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3 On Your Side: Hard To Wipe Smartphones Clean
As 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan finds, when it comes time to ditch your old phone, the safeguards many of us take to protect our information just aren't good enough.
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As 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan finds, when it comes time to ditch your old phone, the safeguards many of us take to protect our information just aren't good enough.
3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan has advice that many households can use to plan for emergencies, retirement and more.
With fear and anxiety following the movie theater massacre, Health Reporter Stephanie Stahl is On Your Side with more on coping with violence.
Closing out a credit card can put a big dent in your credit score if you're not careful.
Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan tells us about websites that are analyzing your online activity and assigning you a social media score.
3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan finds that in some cases unsubscribing may have the opposite effect of what you intended.
Brian Kelly says maximizing these programs takes more strategy than a swipe of the card at the grocery store or gas pump.
There's a new cellulite zapper that's getting a lot of buzz. 3 On Your Side Health Reporter Stephanie Stahl has more on the new technology that promises long, lasting results.
There is a warning today for parents about a product that's found in many homes and may pose a hidden risk: baby monitors. 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan has the details and tells us how the federal government and manufacturers are taking action.
Looking fab on Facebook. Some doctors say the website, other social media and webcams have a growing number of people turning to cosmetic procedures to look their best in online photographs. 3 On Your Side Health Reporter Stephanie Stahl has more.
For months, when it rained, it poured into Barbara Davila's kitchen, bedroom and other parts of her house. The multiple leaks were due to roof damage related to Hurricane Irene.
On summer days when we struggle with soaring temperatures, it's likely your electric usage is soaring too, which means shelling out more cash when the utility bill arrives.
When temperatures soar, you really can't put a price on comfort. But if you're in the market for a window air conditioner, 3 On Your Side's Jim Donovan found you don't have to spend a lot to get a lot.
Next month, billions of online photos will be on the move when a major website shuts down. 3 On Your Side consumer reporter Jim Donovan has a look at what anxious customers can expect.
A New Jersey family desperate to get their disabled son a wheelchair turned to 3 On Your Side for help after they were turned down by their insurance company. Health Reporter Stephanie Stahl has more on their ordeal.
With home buying on hold for lots of Americans, demand for rentals is up, and so are the prices. 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan has advice to save some cash.
About two thirds of Americans say they're not getting enough sleep. The reason why may be right in front of them, literally.
3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan teamed up with our partners at CNET and looked at high-tech grilling gadgets that are sure to make you the envy of your block.
If you could get a vacation home for free or for just a dollar, you'd jump on the deal, right? Well in this economy, some time share owners are resorting to just that; giving their vacation homes away!
You think you know someone before you say "I do", but their money habits may come as a shock and cause conflict for newlyweds.
When it comes car repairs, it doesn't take much to end up with a huge repair bill. But as 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan tells us, there are new gadgets that help you fix your car, or at least figure out what's wrong, without having to take it to the mechanic.
Have you finished up your spring cleaning yet? Well, what about your roof? That's right, in this week's Angie's List report, Jim Donovan explains roof cleaning and what you should know before you decide to do it.
Each year, airlines collect thousands of iPods, tablets and other electronic devices that have been forgotten on planes. 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan has some advice on how to get them back.
We've all seen the TV infomercials for those products that promise to change our everyday lives, and now those As Seen On TV items crowd store shelves too.
A warning for anyone who loves to grill: 3 On Your Side has uncovered a hidden danger.
The chance for scattered showers and thunderstorms will increase Monday afternoon with periods of heavy rain possible.
President Biden announced Sunday he is dropping his reelection bid in the 2024 presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris.
New Jersey lawmakers on both sides of the aisle react to Joe Biden's decision to quit the presidential race.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is among several Democrats across the country who could join Vice President Kamala Harris on the ticket if she wins the Democratic nomination.
An intensified focus on women's health and abortion could help galvanize Democratic voters in the final sprint to the election.
President Biden is the first sitting president to drop out of running for reelection since Lyndon B. Johnson in 1968 — leaving the race against Donald Trump in turmoil.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is among some officials CBS News suggested could join the Democratic party's presidential ticket ahead of the general election on Nov. 5.
Three people died and several others were injured in a shooting at a large gathering early Sunday morning in the Carroll Park section of West Philadelphia, police said.
The chance for scattered showers and thunderstorms will increase Monday afternoon with periods of heavy rain possible.
President Biden announced Sunday he is dropping his reelection bid in the 2024 presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is among several Democrats across the country who could join Vice President Kamala Harris on the ticket if she wins the Democratic nomination.
Pennsylvania leaders and officials are reacting to the president's decision to leave the 2024 race.
It's the age-old question: Are cats or dogs smarter? It's a tough question to answer.
The Philadelphia region is back to a typical summer pattern today with sunshine, highs near 90 and increasing humidity.
Three people died and several others were injured in a shooting at a large gathering early Sunday morning in the Carroll Park section of West Philadelphia, police said.
New Jersey lawmakers on both sides of the aisle react to Joe Biden's decision to quit the presidential race.
Dozens of boats and houses were honored for their festive decorations at Night in Venice. See the full list of winners.
The Philadelphia region is back to a typical summer pattern today with sunshine, highs near 90 and increasing humidity.
A group of Boy Scouts from Camden County is on the way home Saturday after being stranded in Saint Croix because their flight to Philadelphia got canceled due to the global tech outage.
Problems continue at airports, including Philadelphia International Airport, after the cybersecurity failure that has grounded thousands of flights and paralyzed operations worldwide.
The Philadelphia region is back to a typical summer pattern today with sunshine, highs near 90 and increasing humidity.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
A former teacher in Wilmington is behind bars after she's accused of sending sexually explicit pictures to a former student on Snapchat in July, said New Castle police Friday morning.
Thursday afternoon will see partly cloudy and sunny skies with highs near 86 degrees in Philadelphia, much more seasonable for this time of the year.
Tuesday night's storm sent a tree into a Wilmington, Delaware, home, injuring the couple inside. That couple is out of the hospital and only speaking with CBS News Philadelphia.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
A Philadelphia doctor and a patient whose life he saved 30 years ago are teaming up to help others who need organ transplants.
Citing suspected links to a listeria outbreak, Canada's health agency has issued a recall notice for 18 plant-based drinks sold under the Silk and Great Value brands.
Getting around is challenging for Victoria Nedza, who has a rare form of muscular dystrophy. But it's getting easier now with her new robotic arm made by the team at Widener University.
Growing share of Americans say they have skipped medical care or getting prescription drugs because of the cost.
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee filed a federal lawsuit this week alleging Prime, Logan Paul's energy drink company, of infringing on the committee's trademarks.
People across the Delaware Valley are making changes to their summer schedules to try and find ways to survive the scorching heat.
Many people have to work in blazing hot temperatures from the Main Line to South Jersey and down the shore. But others get to work in the freezing cold to bring joy to their community.
An Upper Merion, Pennsylvania man has been indicted on charges he defrauded hundreds of customers through his multiple businesses selling cemetery headstones.
Sheetz will now deliver beer to Pennsylvanians, the Altoona-based convenience store chain announced on Tuesday.
Pennsylvania State Police say a driver was seriously injured after a tree fell on their car on I-476 north in Delaware County on Thursday morning.
Norwegian Cruise Line will begin offering trips out of the Port of Philadelphia starting in 2026, the cruise line announced Wednesday.
The Delaware River Port Authority voted Wednesday to reduce the scheduled toll increases on four bridges between Pennsylvania and New Jersey from $6.50 to $6.
A tractor-trailer crash is blocking the I-676 ramp to enter I-76 in Philadelphia.
Tolls on the Ben Franklin Bridge and three other bridges between Pennsylvania and New Jersey are scheduled to increase, but by exactly how much is to be determined.
Rookie Tyler Phillips gave up four hits in six innings, and the Philadelphia Phillies avoided a three-game sweep with a 6-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Nick Castellanos did it again. The Phillies outfielder has uncanny timing and smacked a home run hours after President Biden announced he dropped out of the 2024 presidential race on Sunday.
A 2015 Penn State graduate spent nearly 100 hours creating the LEGO replica of the home of the Nittany Lions.
Luis Ortiz pitched seven shutout innings, and the Pittsburgh Pirates stretched their winning streak to six games with a 4-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies.
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee filed a federal lawsuit this week alleging Prime, Logan Paul's energy drink company, of infringing on the committee's trademarks.
An album of dark songs recorded in a bedroom at his rented farmhouse in 1982, reflecting the upheaval in his life in-between "The River" and "Born in the U.S.A.," helped solidify Springsteen's status as one of music's most soulful voices.
From Kevin Hart at the hard rock Casino in Atlantic City to Lucy the Elephant's birthday bash in Margate, here's everything you need to enjoy your weekend.
They're bringing a bit of the outside world inside at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University as part of the museum's Dino-mite Summer, which runs until September.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
A singer from South Philadelphia is paying homage to Frank Sinatra by breathing new life into some big band arrangements Sinatra performed live in the 1960s.
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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.
Ylaine Zhu a School District of Philadelphia student, is among the newest Gates Scholars.
After applying to 13 colleges and being rejected by his dream school, Dexter Resa proves that with grit and heart, you can accomplish things beyond your wildest dreams and make history while doing it.
Grant Gilmore has the latest forecast for the Philadelphia region as we begin an unsettled stretch of weather.
President Biden announced Sunday that he is dropping out of the 2024 presidential race and threw his support behind Vice President Kamala Harris. Biden supporters in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, were shocked by the news. Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is among several Democrats who could join Harris on the ticket if she wins the Democratic nomination.
Nine people were shot, including three fatally, at a shooting in the Carroll Park section of West Philadelphia early Sunday morning, police said.
Hundreds of cyclists rode from the Benjamin Franklin Bridge to Atlantic City Sunday morning. The ride raises money for a foundation that supports the families of fallen and critically injured first responders.
PSPCA animal advocate Carol Erickson shares the latest research about the age-old question: Are cats or dogs smarter?