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Toy Test: Noisy Toys
In Toy Test part 2, Jim Donovan takes a look at noisy toys.
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In Toy Test part 2, Jim Donovan takes a look at noisy toys.
In these tight economic times, it's harder than ever to get a loan, so some people are leaning on cosigners to get approval for the money they need. But as 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan tells us, you may want to think twice.
The retail wars for your Christmas dollar are already heating up. Many big retailers are promoting that they've got the lowest prices, and if you find an item elsewhere for less, they'll match the price.
The struggling economy along with soaring health care costs is forcing many people to make a tough choice between buying medicine or other necessities.
These days, we use our cell phones for all kinds of things, from searching the web to watching movies. Things like texts and emails are common services for typical phone plans. But if you're traveling, don't assume they're part of the package or, as 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan found, you may be in for one expensive wake up call.
It's the latest question car buyers are being asked these days, do you want a "prepaid maintenance plan"? These are not extended warranties. Instead these plans cover routine kinds of service to your car.
Are you in the market for a new job? Don't be surprised if future interviews are a bit unconventional. As 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan finds, more and more employers are using webcams to screen potential job candidates.
Think about how much stuff you own, and how little you use some of it. Wouldn't it be nice to make some money on your stuff while it's sitting around? As 3 On Your Side consumer reporter Jim Donovan finds, these days, it's easier than ever.
We've all been there. The phone rings during dinner, or when you're putting the kids to bed, and it's a telemarketer.
They're sold often in cute, coordinating nursery sets. But do crib bumpers pose a safety risk to babies? That question is being asked by more and more lawmakers across the country. Some experts say crib bumpers can suffocate babies if their heads get near the padded guards and they can't move away. But as 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan finds, some parents are still buying them, despite the risks.
Many big chain stores are helping cash-strapped customers by reviving an old-time payment policy, the layaway plan.
Moms feeling overwhelmed, never getting to the bottom of their to-do lists. Many have a disorder commonly diagnosed in children. 3 On Your Side Health Reporter Stephanie Stahl says they can end up being depressed too.
We all know clipping coupons and buying sale items can help us save money. But many of us don't have time to do the legwork it takes to find the best deal.
If you do the grocery shopping in your house, chances are you pay attention to expiration and sell-by dates. But those dates on the packaging don't always mean the same thing, and as 3 On Your Side consumer reporter Jim Donovan finds, you could be tossing good stuff away.
Amazon raised the stakes in the high tech wars today when it introduced a new tablet computer—giving Apple some serious competition.
In this tough economy you might not be willing to splurge on shopping trips or going out to dinner. But what if you had free gift certificates? 3-On Your Side's Jim Donovan shows you how you can get your hands on an entire pack of gift cards, simply by having a birthday.
America's love of fast food is taking a hit in this slow economy. A recent survey shows some customers are scaling back trips to fast food restaurants by as much as 20 percent. As a result 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan finds that many chains are offering eye popping deals to keep customers coming through the doors.
So do you enjoy renting movies? Well the video rental wars are heating up! As 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan tells us, Netflix has split, Blockbuster has made a new deal, and consumers are left wondering which service will give them the most bang for their buck.
Ride the rails, buy a cup of coffee, all with the wave of your hand. Tap and go technology has been around for several years now, but PATCO is now hoping to simplifying things. 3 On Your Side consumer reporter Jim Donovan is here to explain.
Unemployment is high, savings are low and you're struggling to make ends meet. But what if we told you that you could make some extra money doing things like sending texts, or listening to music?
When driving in a car, a child should certainly be considered precious cargo. But simply buying a car seat and strapping in your little one may not be enough to protect them.
It's part of the American dream: to buy a home and watch it increase in value. But that has changed dramatically in recent years.
Paper or email? That's the question more and more shoppers are being asked these days when it comes to receiving a receipt. But as 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan explains, when you opt for an electronic receipt instead of a paper one, you may get some other unexpected things too.
An emergency situation with your pet can arise quickly and unexpectedly. Obviously you need to act fast for the safety of your pet but that doesn't meant you should panic.
Daily deal sites can save you money, but with more than 600 of them competing for your eyeballs, they can also end up wasting a lot of your time.
Philadelphia Eagles training camp is here, with new faces, new coaches, and a fresh slate after a disastrous end to the 2023 season. Here's what Birds fans need to know.
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.
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.
Philadelphia Eagles training camp is here, with new faces, new coaches, and a fresh slate after a disastrous end to the 2023 season. Here's what Birds fans need to know.
The chance for scattered showers and thunderstorms will increase Monday afternoon with periods of heavy rain possible.
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.
Philadelphia Eagles training camp is here, with new faces, new coaches, and a fresh slate after a disastrous end to the 2023 season. Here's what Birds fans need to know.
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.
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?