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They target victims coast to coast and thousands of people have lost millions of dollars. They're popular scams that most of us think we'll never fall for. But as 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan finds, people are still being caught off guard.
How much money do you have in emergency savings? A new report finds that in many cases American families are often living very close to the financial edge.
Want to skip the hassle of making a trip to the grocery store? A new wave of delivery services are promising to give customers instant gratification. As 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan shows us, all you need is a smartphone.
"Wooder ice" is probably the last thing on your mind on a frigid day like today, but a local shop is giving it away for free.
3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan takes a look at what to consider about the digital afterlife.
The Food and Drug Administration is advising people with peanut allergies to avoid cumin after several shipments of the spice tested positive for peanuts not listed on the label.
Kevin Counihan, CEO of the federal health insurance marketplace, says it was a "blowout" weekend for enrollment, which he says helped push signups ten percent higher than projected.
3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan finds, the cold snowy weather could be costing us more than we think.
While temperatures continue to hover in single digits, this is the time when heating your home is top of mind and gas and electric bills begin to rise. If you think you'll have problems paying your home heating bills, help may be only an application away. 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan explains.
Don't expect to see them too soon, but they could be coming to your local grocery store — two types of apples genetically modified to resist turning brown after they're bruised or sliced.
At restaurateur Dave Magrogan's 16 local eateries, the "holiday" means free lunch or dinner for some very lucky randomly-selected patrons.
AAA Mid-Atlantic says the average price of a gallon of regular gas in the state on Friday was $2.04, up 4 cents from last week.
On Saturday love will be in the air as many celebrate Valentine's Day. For some brides-to-be the day will also involve shopping for a wedding dress. 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan tells us about one sale that allows brides to toss out the bouquet, but not their budget.
The deadline is Sunday night, and health officials, advocates, and insurers are all urging the uninsured not to wait until Sunday to sign up.
Automakers issued 803 recalls totaling almost 64 million vehicles, more than double the old record from a decade ago, according to government figures.
"In really cold weather like this, the metal is so brittle, you can hit a bump the wrong way and break springs," notes Hugh Snyderman, second-generation owner of a Gulf station in Old City Philadelphia.
In this week's Angie's List report, Jim Donovan takes a look at some other benefits to vinyl windows.
Even though the federal filing deadline is more than two months away, tax season is already in full swing. Consumers choosing a tax preparer should choose wisely. 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan has advice so that you won't become a victim in any tax-related scams.
According to Science magazine, Facebook's facial-recognition technology is now "as accurate as a human being at a few constrained facial recognition tasks."
So do you enjoy shopping online but miss the opportunity to haggle? Well these days you can do both. As 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan finds, it all depends on knowing where to click.
Tuesday morning will be a good time for travel ahead of Thanksgiving in the Philadelphia region, but rain will move in late in the afternoon.
The Wanamaker Light Show and Dickens Village are set to return for another holiday season in Philadelphia.
Andrei Vasilevskiy made 20 saves for his first shutout of the season, Brandon Hagel had two goals and an assist and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-0 on Monday night.
Matt Cord will take over the radio slot at WMMR that was once held by legendary Philadelphia radio host Pierre Robert, who died last month.
Two NFL teams have moved on from coordinators after disappointing performances on Sunday, but the Eagles are sticking with Kevin Patullo.
Defendants Yobranny Martinez-Fernandez and Hendrick Pena-Fernandez were found guilty of murder in the death of Philadelphia Police Sgt. Richard Mendez in 2023.
The money is a massive safety and infrastructure boost for the transit authority after months of warnings about aging trains and trolleys.
Tuesday morning will be a good time for travel ahead of Thanksgiving in the Philadelphia region, but rain will move in late in the afternoon.
The Wanamaker Light Show and Dickens Village are set to return for another holiday season in Philadelphia.
Andrei Vasilevskiy made 20 saves for his first shutout of the season, Brandon Hagel had two goals and an assist and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-0 on Monday night.
The Wanamaker Light Show and Dickens Village are set to return for another holiday season in Philadelphia.
Matt Cord will take over the radio slot at WMMR that was once held by legendary Philadelphia radio host Pierre Robert, who died last month.
An Allentown man was charged in his son's death after he died from injuries sustained in 2012, officials said.
Nearly a million travelers are expected at Philadelphia International Airport over the Thanksgiving holiday.
Ray Priore is stepping down as the University of Pennsylvania's head football coach, the school announced Monday.
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.
Nearly a million travelers are expected at Philadelphia International Airport over the Thanksgiving holiday.
The money is a massive safety and infrastructure boost for the transit authority after months of warnings about aging trains and trolleys.
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.
Andrei Vasilevskiy made 20 saves for his first shutout of the season, Brandon Hagel had two goals and an assist and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-0 on Monday night.
Two NFL teams have moved on from coordinators after disappointing performances on Sunday, but the Eagles are sticking with Kevin Patullo.
Eagles rookie safety Andrew Mukuba is set to undergo surgery to repair a fractured ankle he suffered in Sunday's loss vs. the Cowboys, according to multiple reports.
Ray Priore is stepping down as the University of Pennsylvania's head football coach, the school announced Monday.
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.
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.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
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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.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region Tuesday as Thanksgiving travel is well underway.
Two beloved Philadelphia traditions — the Wanamaker Light Show and Dickens Village — made their grand re-entrance with a preview party Monday, just in time for the holiday season.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro on Monday announced he's flexing nearly $220 million in capital funds to SEPTA for safety and infrastructure improvements across the system.
The toll hike applies to eight bridges on the Delaware River.
Cord, who is the in-arena voice for the Philadelphia 76ers, has spent the last few years on the morning shift on WMGK.