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Some Industries Hit Hard As Oil Prices Fall
Gas prices continue to fall. And while that has many Americans celebrating some industries are getting hit hard.
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Gas prices continue to fall. And while that has many Americans celebrating some industries are getting hit hard.
Before you know it the holidays will soon be upon us. Many families will be hitting the road to visit loved ones, often with a family pet in tow. So how do you make sure they're traveling safe? While many pet crate manufacturers claim their products are crash-tested, there are currently no federal testing or performance standards.
It can happen in a split second. One minute you're getting ready, the next you're covered in glass after the shower door explodes. It's happening so often that the federal government is now taking notice.
It's the time of year when high school students begin preparing college applications. But will they be touting qualifications that will actually stand out? New research says no.
No one likes to pay highway tolls. But if you're a driver on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, you're supposed to pay because it's required. But as 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan shows us, thousands of drivers are scoffing at the tolls and they're getting away with it.
Keeping phones and tablets charged is a challenge of modern life, so portable battery packs are a common solution. But as 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan explains, they can also pose a danger.
So are you looking to buy a house? In the real estate business spring and summer are normally the busiest times of the year. But there are some advantages to shopping for a home in the fall and winter months. 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan explains.
More and more vehicles are being designed with auto brakes.
An annual report finds families spent a lot more to send students to college this past academic year.
3 On Your Side consumer reporter Jim Donovan finds, adult coloring has become extremely popular in recent months.
3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan takes a look at an easy way to make sure your property is protected.
Jim Donovan shares some information on what you need to know about tenderized meat products.
There have been hundreds of data breaches this year - exposing the personal information for millions of Americans. Even so, many people still don't take the necessary steps to protect themselves. 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan finds that there is a sharp contrast between what consumers say versus what they do when it involves safeguarding their personal information.
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas for online deal hunters. Amazon, Walmart, Target and Best Buy are all holding big summer sales. 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan sorts through who's offering what and how to make the most of these mid-July deals.
Do you have shoes, coats, shirts, even purses or wallets that are showing signs of wear and tear, but you can't bear to throw them out? Well you may not have to! As 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan finds, a growing number of retailers are offering to make items look new again. Sometimes even for free!
They go in for medical treatment and come out with a big surprise. Recovering patients hit with hospital and doctor charges that don't even make sense. As 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan finds, it's not as uncommon as you might think.
Many millennials have never known a world without mobile devices. Now employers are forced to deal with younger workers who want to be able to text and use social media on the job. 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan looks at how this group is blurring the lines between work time and personal time.
Hot temperatures and humidity can make us all miserable. But the weather can take a different, sometimes more serious toll on pets. So 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan has some summer reminders for pet owners.
There used to be a time when you'd go to a new city, book a hotel and ask the concierge where the best place to eat or play was. Now, travel-related apps and services let tourists ask those who are really in the know - the locals themselves. 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan takes a look at this tech and travel trend.
Tomorrow is the fourth of July - a time for barbeques, backyard parties and of course, fireworks. But as 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan reminds us, those brilliant symbols of our nation's birthday can also be very dangerous.
Plan on grilling out this holiday weekend? One man's favorite burger sent him to a hospital.
3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan shares a way crooks are stealing money when people reload their cards.
3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan takes a look at jobs that are best poised for growth now, and in the long term.
Anheuser-Busch has reached a preliminary settlement in a class-action lawsuit over the labeling of their Beck's beer.
It happens after every big storm. You have a tree that falls in your yard, on your house, or is on top of your car and someone knocks on your door offering to get rid of it. Well you don't want to hire just anyone.
NJ Transit says regular weekend schedules will be in effect beginning Saturday, and regular weekday service will resume Monday.
Social media users circulated misleading visuals and accounts to falsely claim there was a second gunman atop a water tower at the rally venue.
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.
Police are looking for the person who vandalized the Israeli flag Friday morning on the Ben Franklin Parkway. The city has already replaced the vandalized flag with a new one.
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.
Multiple airlines at Philadelphia International Airport reported system outages that caused delays and cancellations Friday.
NJ Transit says regular weekend schedules will be in effect beginning Saturday, and regular weekday service will resume Monday.
Social media users circulated misleading visuals and accounts to falsely claim there was a second gunman atop a water tower at the rally venue.
Banks, airlines, broadcasters and health systems in countries around the world reported widespread outages Friday in relation to Microsoft's 365 apps.
Friday is shaping up to be a magnificent July day in the Philadelphia region with comfortable temperatures and lower 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.
Police are looking for the person who vandalized the Israeli flag Friday morning on the Ben Franklin Parkway. The city has already replaced the vandalized flag with a new one.
The arena is holding a job fair to fill more than 300 part-time positions across various departments, including operations, security, guest services, retail and more.
At least 3 residential blocks in Point Breeze were evacuated due to reports of a strong smell of bleach and ammonia following a reported neighbor dispute.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
NJ Transit says regular weekend schedules will be in effect beginning Saturday, and regular weekday service will resume Monday.
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 Mays Landing family is mourning the death of a soon-to-be grandfather and hero, who authorities credit for rescuing two boys from drowning at an Atlantic County park.
Atlantic City police said they received a call from a man claiming he had firearms and an explosive device inside the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa on Thursday night.
Despite many calls to resign, convicted Sen. Bob Menendez says he's staying put.
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.
The region is feeling the effects of Tuesday's fast-moving storms, and thousands of customers are dealing with outages after strong winds downed trees and power lines.
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.
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.
While some local businesses and regional chains have altered their hours for the Fourth of July, many will remain open. Here's a look at what's open and closed across the Delaware Valley.
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.
At 14 years old, Cavan Sullivan became the youngest player to appear in Major League Soccer when he entered Wednesday's game at Subaru Park.
The 2024 baseball season is far from over, but if you're already looking ahead, the Philadelphia Phillies' 2025 schedule dropped Thursday.
Hall of Fame wide receiver Terrell Owens wanted to come out of retirement and help Tom Brady win another Super Bowl in Tampa Bay. But according to Owens, Brady completely ignored his offer.
Pat Williams died from complications related to viral pneumonia.
Cavan Sullivan broke Freddy Adu's record, which was set in 2004, and became the youngest player in MLS history after making his Philadelphia Union debut.
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.
Nominations for the 76th annual Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday, with "Shōgun," "The Bear," "Hacks," "Only Murders in the Building" and "Baby Reindeer" all earning multiple major nods. See the full list of nominees for the 2024 ceremony here.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
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Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
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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.
Computers across the city were knocked offline Friday, and Philadelphia courts closed as well. All DMV locations in Delaware were not operational because of the Microsoft outage. Ryan Hughes reports more on the impacts and the response to the outage in the city.
Friday is shaping up to be a magnificent July day with comfortable temperatures and a refreshing air mass. While temps will be seasonably hot Friday in the upper 80s, lower humidity will keep it comfy for outdoor activities. Grant Gilmore reports.
In the center of Eakins Oval, across from The Philadelphia Museum of Art, live outdoor performances are taking place all summer long. Siafa Lewis reports.
Here's what to know about CrowdStrike, the cybersecurity firm that is tied to global Microsoft outage. Natasha Brown reports.
A former teacher was arrested Thursday after allegedly sending sexually explicit pictures to a former student, said New Castle police Friday morning. Police said they were alerted in July that Alanis Pinion, 24, sent the pictures to a 14-year-old former student on Snapchat.