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Credit card companies are trying to entice consumers to pay by plastic this upcoming holiday season by offering deferred interest plans.
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Credit card companies are trying to entice consumers to pay by plastic this upcoming holiday season by offering deferred interest plans.
The New York Times reports on a developing fantasy football scandal. Two major fantasy sports companies are involved.
AAA Mid-Atlantic says the average price of a gallon of regular gas in the state on Friday was $1.96, down 3 cents from last week.
This year Staples is keeping its doors closed on Thanksgiving.
She claims to be a doctor and a landlord, but a local woman is being accused of running an elaborate scam, stealing thousands of dollars from one victim after another. 3 On Your Side's Jim Donovan has been tracking her for years, so have detectives, and now they've finally caught up with her.
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is out with its latest list of best used cars for teens. As 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan finds, bigger might be better when buying your teen their first car.
Thursday marks the day stores are supposed to have terminals that can read the new computer chip credit cards.
3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan takes a look.
For those with a shiny new smartphone in-hand this week, it's always worth a few key reminders to protect that device and to make the most of the old one.
Tuesday, September 29 is National Coffee Day.
It's a little black car that's been talked about as much as the famous passenger riding inside. When Pope Francis stepped off his plane in Philadelphia, it wasn't a limousine standing by to transport him around.
Grocery chain Whole Foods is cutting about 1,500 jobs over the next eight weeks as it looks to lower prices and keep up with competition.
Wawa will be celebrating National Coffee Day on September 29.
Summer may be over but one of the best times to vacation is just getting started. 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan takes a look at what's called the "fall shoulder season" for travel, which can be a great time for you to find good deals.
The TSA is on track to set a record for the number of guns it has confiscated across the United States this year. But as 3 On Your Side's Jim Donovan shows us that is just one of the surprising things passengers try to get past security.
Ripoffs take a lot of different forms. And for older folks, much of it happens through the mail or over the phone. But truth be told, state officials insist anyone can be a victim, often without realizing it.
Families with college students are already navigating the costs of tuition and textbooks for the fall semester and it's not always easy. But parents of high school students can be taking steps to ease that burden even before choosing school to attend. 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan explains.
Starbucks says its mobile app that lets people order and pay in advance will be available nationally starting Tuesday. That means lattes, breakfast sandwiches and other items you want could theoretically be waiting for you by the time you arrive.
How would you like to get cash from an ATM without the hassle of pulling out your bank card and having to punch in a PIN number? Several companies are releasing apps that allow you to get money from an ATM using your smart phone. 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan has the details.
AAA Mid-Atlantic says the average price of a gallon of regular gas in the state on Friday was $2.04, down 7 cents from last week.
With the news that Queen Elizabeth has become the longest reigning British monarch in history came social media questions about why Americans should even be mildly interested. Getaway seekers of history do care.
From the coffee shop to the taxi cab, new technology can pose some tricky tipping situations. To tip or not to tip? 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan looks at some modern day tipping questions.
Toys R Us says it won't hire as many holiday season employees as it did last year, but the toy and baby products retailer says it will give current employees and seasonal workers a chance to work more hours.
Are your children as safe as they can be when riding in the car? It's a question that federal transportation agencies and safety organizations want parents to focus on this week. 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan has a checklist for parents, plus a look at where to get help if they need it.
Spreading the Love is partnering with the Salvation Army and Mothers in Charge this holiday season to highlight the people who make The Joy of Sharing possible.
Monday in the Philadelphia region will be another seasonable day with plenty of sunshine and high temperatures in the mid-50s.
Maxi Moralez opened the scoring in the 27th minute and New York City FC beat the No. 1 seed Philadelphia Union 1-0 to win the Eastern Conference semifinals.
A man was killed and another was injured in separate Wilmington shootings Sunday night, police said.
A 23-year-old man was critically injured in a shooting in Philadelphia's Kingsessing neighborhood Sunday night, police said.
The Philadelphia Eagles blew a three-score lead and lost, 24-21, to the Dallas Cowboys Sunday in Week 12 at AT&T Stadium.
Spreading the Love is partnering with the Salvation Army and Mothers in Charge this holiday season to highlight the people who make The Joy of Sharing possible.
Monday in the Philadelphia region will be another seasonable day with plenty of sunshine and high temperatures in the mid-50s.
Maxi Moralez opened the scoring in the 27th minute and New York City FC beat the No. 1 seed Philadelphia Union 1-0 to win the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Melikhaya Frans and Anna Oeser were the first man and woman to cross the finish line at the 2025 Philadelphia Marathon.
Spreading the Love is partnering with the Salvation Army and Mothers in Charge this holiday season to highlight the people who make The Joy of Sharing possible.
Melikhaya Frans and Anna Oeser were the first man and woman to cross the finish line at the 2025 Philadelphia Marathon.
Flyers fans and loved ones celebrated the life and legacy of Hall of Fame goalie Bernie Parent ahead of Devils game.
The Philadelphia Flyers have set a franchise record by scoring three goals in just 26 seconds against New Jersey.
CBS News Philadelphia joined the celebration in Love Park as the Salvation Army kicked off its 2025 Red Kettle Campaign.
The Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said a 17-year-old was charged with murder after his mother was found stabbed multiple times in a Mays Landing
It was a wild sight to see Friday morning in a Gloucester County neigh-borhood after a horse led police on a chase through the area.
A shooting inside a Cherry Hill recording studio Thursday left a 36-year-old man injured, officials said.
A New Jersey family says they've seen significant progress in their son's autism symptoms after using a medication supported by the Trump administration.
Federal prosecutors say Natalie Greene, a former staffer for a New Jersey congressman, fabricated a story about being attacked.
A man was killed and another was injured in separate Wilmington shootings Sunday night, police said.
A severe geomagnetic storm that hit the Earth's magnetic field Tuesday night made the northern lights visible across a large swath of the U.S., including in the Delaware Valley.
Veterans Day is today, and across the Philadelphia region, events are being held to honor those who served.
Police say Isiah Worthy of Dover stole cash and a state government-owned SUV, which he crashed into two parked cars.
A 12-hour Dungeons & Dragons fundraiser supporting the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia happens live on Twitch this Sunday.
Karlie Kisha is a special athlete who has competed on an international stage while also being a cancer patient.
A New Jersey family says they've seen significant progress in their son's autism symptoms after using a medication supported by the Trump administration.
After 90% of his body was burned in the Northeast Philadelphia plane crash, 10-year-old Ramesses is close to getting out of the hospital.
The threat of flu season has arrived with a new strain that could lead to hospitalization numbers and potential deaths that surpass last year's totals.
The Turtle Back Zoo in New Jersey joined the relatively few in the U.S. that routinely give the public a view of veterinary care.
Amazon's Northeast Philadelphia facility expects to see about 10,000 more packages per day during the holiday peak.
The U.S. Department of Energy says it's loaning $1 billion to help finance the restart of the nuclear power plant on Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island.
Her Place Supper Club, Friday Saturday Sunday and Provenance each received a prestigious Michelin star, the first for any Philadelphia restaurants.
Andrew Cosenza, owner of The Bistro at Cherry Hill, is accused of failing to pay more than $271,000 in sales tax to the state.
The U.S. Commerce Department has launched an antidumping review targeting Italian pasta, claiming it's sold below market prices.
Road closures and parking restrictions will be in place for Philadelphia Marathon Weekend.
A person was stabbed on the platform of SEPTA's 5th Street Station Monday night in the area of Independence Mall in Philadelphia.
SEPTA says trains on the Chestnut Hill West and Fox Chase lines will be canceled in the morning and later in the day Tuesday.
All 223 railcars have been inspected, but over 150 need to be outfitted with thermal protection circuits, a safety measure.
Starting Friday, drivers going 11 mph or more over the posted 25 mph speed limit on Broad Street will receive fines ranging from $100 to $150.
Maxi Moralez opened the scoring in the 27th minute and New York City FC beat the No. 1 seed Philadelphia Union 1-0 to win the Eastern Conference semifinals.
The Philadelphia Eagles blew a three-score lead and lost, 24-21, to the Dallas Cowboys Sunday in Week 12 at AT&T Stadium.
Norman Powell scored 32 points, Kel'el Ware added 20 points and 16 rebounds, and the Heat won their fourth in a row with a 127-117 victory over the 76ers on Sunday.
The Philadelphia Eagles are suited up in Kelly Green Sunday as they look to sweep their NFC East-rivals, the Dallas Cowboys.
Flyers fans and loved ones celebrated the life and legacy of Hall of Fame goalie Bernie Parent ahead of Devils game.
Donald Glover, who performs under the moniker Childish Gambino, revealed he suffered a stroke last year, which forced him to cancel his tour.
"Task," the Delaware County crime drama series, will return for a second season, HBO announced Thursday.
Philadelphia Mummers Parade organizers are discussing plans for the Jan. 1, 2026, event.
Tourists at the Philadelphia Art Museum got an unexpected surprise: a film crew re-creating Rocky Balboa's sprint up the steps.
The "Home for the Holidays" concert will feature Opera Philadelphia and the Wanamaker Organ, and tickets start at $11.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Police said a large amount of beef was stolen out of a tractor trailer that was parked near the Northeast Philadelphia Airport early Monday morning. Investigators believe multiple people were involved in the theft.
Tatiana Schlossberg, the 35-year-old granddaughter of the late President John F. Kennedy, revealed that she has less than a year to live amid a cancer diagnosis.
Chances are nearly everything on your holiday wish list will be marked on sale at some point over the next couple of weeks. But experts say the best deals tend to fall into just a few categories.
For Lt. Colonel Barbara George, the mission to give back to her community through the Salvation Army possible isn't work. It's part of her family's story.
A New Jersey woman worked with the Southern New Hampshire University president to surprise her husband on graduation day.