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It often been said that a diamond is a girl's best friend. But the price of a diamond, well that can stop many people in their tracks. 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan tells us you may be able to save up to a third on the cost of a diamond because of a technological breakthrough.
Remember when Black Friday used to be the big kick-off to the holiday shopping weekend? Well now with more and more stores opening on Thanksgiving Day, Black Friday is more like a mid-point! So 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan offers some advice before heading out to the mall.
As usual, retailers are pushing hard to get you spending.
A survey by Bankrate finds just 28 percent of shoppers will head to a brick-and-mortar store this holiday season. While Americans are projected to spend a record $89 billion dollars online, up 13 percent over 2013.
The recall affects certain Mazda6 cars from the 2014 and 2015 model years.
3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan takes a look at potentially priceless perks just in time for shopping season
If the weather is making you nervous about flying on Wednesday and you want to change your flight, it's a bit too soon to say whether airlines would waive their change fees.
Wash Cycle Laundry, founded by a Penn grad, picks up your laundry and brings it back the next day -- by human-powered tricycle!
The hum of leaf blowers will be a familiar sound this weekend with many people cleaning up the last batch of leaves on their property. But the noise isn't what's concerning some people, it's a potential health hazard. 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan has that story.
Pre-paid credit cards are becoming increasingly popular. That has a federal agency pushing for some of the same protections consumers have when using other cards.
The recalls affect the 2006 to 2011 GS, 2007 to 2010 LS and the 2006 to 2011 IS models.
In less than a week millions of people will be hitting the road to celebrate Thanksgiving. Many could be driving on tires that put them at risk. How was your last flat tire fixed? As 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan finds, a faulty repair could change a life forever.
The product was distributed to 20 states — Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin.
Just in time for the holidays, a watchdog group has released its list of the 10 most dangerous toys.
Acme Smoked Fish Corp. said Tuesday that it is voluntarily recalling 564 pounds of Imported (Product of Denmark) Acme 4oz. (113g) smoked salmon with a lot code of L.05122014.
As Black Friday gives way to Grey Thursday and Cyber Monday continues to grow -- strategizing for the best deals can be confusing.
AmazonFresh combines grocery and other shopping into a single order. It's now available to Amazon Prime subscribers in Philadelphia delivery areas.
She claims to be a doctor and landlord, yet she rents out homes she doesn't own! 3 On Your Side's Jim Donovan first told you about her several years ago. Now wanted by police, some say she's the queen of scams and is still up to her old tricks.
AAA Mid-Atlantic says the average price of a gallon of regular gas in the state on Friday was $2.76, down 2 cents from last week.
It's a new way to potentially steal your keys and break into your house. 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan tests whether a snapshot of your key could be the secret to opening the door to your home.
3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan looks at the expectations, and what consumers need to know.
Health care advocates are gearing up for the new insurance enrollment period in the Affordable Care Act.
Make your list, check it twice, then head out to some of the local holiday markets open for business around the Philadelphia area.
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.
A push by the Trump administration to end Russia's war on Ukraine appears to make headway, with Kyiv saying Zelenskyy could visit D.C. within days to finalize a deal.
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.
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.
A push by the Trump administration to end Russia's war on Ukraine appears to make headway, with Kyiv saying Zelenskyy could visit D.C. within days to finalize a deal.
The Wanamaker Light Show and Dickens Village are set to return for another holiday season in Philadelphia.
Make your list, check it twice, then head out to some of the local holiday markets open for business around the Philadelphia area.
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.
Make your list, check it twice, then head out to some of the local holiday markets open for business around the Philadelphia area.
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.
Make your list, check it twice, then head out to some of the local holiday markets open for business around the Philadelphia area.
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.
Make your list, check it twice, then head out to some of the local holiday markets open for business around the Philadelphia area.
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.
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.
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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.
The Montgomery Township Board of Supervisors voted to hire 11 new career firefighters, moving the department one step closer to being staffed 24/7. The board also voted to establish a "fire tax" to pay for it, which has some residents concerned about their tax bills.
The Pentagon says it's investigating Sen. Mark Kelly after he and other Democratic lawmakers, including Pennsylvania Reps. Chrissy Houlahan and Chris Deluzio, released a video urging U.S. troops to defy what they described as "illegal orders" by the Trump administration. Kelly is a former U.S. Navy Captain and astronaut.
The holiday travel rush is officially underway at Philadelphia International Airport. CBS News Philadelphia's Brandon Goldner has more on what Thanksgiving travelers should expect before hitting the road or catching a flight this week.
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.