Local Lawmaker Wants 2-Cent Fee On Plastic Shopping Bags
Bring your own bag to the store, or pay a two-cent fee for each plastic one you get. That's the idea of one Pennsylvania lawmaker.
Bring your own bag to the store, or pay a two-cent fee for each plastic one you get. That's the idea of one Pennsylvania lawmaker.
"A brand new day is coming," said Kathleen Sebelius, referring to October 1st, when people without health care coverage will be eligible to enroll in a "marketplace" to buy affordable health insurance.
Since the program's inception, only about 450 of the nation's roughly 3,000 health departments have attempted the program and Vineland is first to become fully certified.
An estimated 40 million Americans will be able to enroll for health insurance coverage beginning in just a few weeks as part of the Affordable Care Act. But many are still unaware of how to sign up and what it will cost.
3 On Your Side consumer reporter Jim Donovan shows us how travel companies are using layaway, making it easier for you to take your dream vacation.
Are you taking a plane trip anytime soon? Well if you're looking to cash-in some frequent flier miles, you may want to do that sooner than later, especially if it involves US Airways miles.
IBX is going to visit tens of thousands of potential new customers in a custom-fit tractor-trailer packed with laptops, iPads, and health care experts who will break down all the features of the Affordable Care Act.
Ted Landis, a CPA in Colmar (Montgomery County), Pa., notes that incidentals can add up at college so it's important for you and your student to know who is going to pay the bills and where that money is coming from,
If you're looking for some ways to save some money, 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan teamed up with the retail shopping experts at Dealnews.com, who examined back-to-school pricing trends.
Mandi Woodruff is editor of the personal finance section at Business Insider. Her recent visit to Philadelphia delighted and amazed her.
AAA Mid-Atlantic says the average price of a gallon of regular gasoline in New Jersey on Friday was $3.48, down 4 cents from last week.
3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan has advice on curbing costs and teaching kids some important money lessons.
If you have storm-related tree damage or maybe you've just been planning to take down or trim the trees in your yard, 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan has some advice when hiring a tree service.
Cramming is when companies illegally put extra charges on your account without your permission and as 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan found, cell phones are the new target!
3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan looks at the findings and offers some helpful advice for keeping transactions secure.
The Elio doesn't look like any other car on the road. That's what the makers say gives it a leg up. even though it's minus a wheel.
Do you love your home, but feel like you just don't have enough space? Remodeling might be a good solution for you. In this week's Angie's List report, Jim Donovan has information you need if you're thinking of a big renovation job at your house.
Parc -- a Stephen Starr restaurant at 18th and Locust Streets, on Rittenhouse Square -- got the nod from Travel and Leisure magazine.
"It can be as simple as requiring two signatures on every check," says Montgomery County controller Stewart Greenleaf Jr.
In this week's Angie's List report, Jim Donovan shows you what you need to consider before replacing your windows.
A southern New Jersey couple who operated several vacation travel club companies have admitted stealing millions of dollars from customers.
Every summer rain leaves behind a perfect environment for mosquitoes to get busy breeding. Getting rid of standing water in flower pots, birdbaths and recycling bins is a must. But that itself won't eliminate all of those biting bugs.
For some, August means heading to the mall. If you plan on doing some shopping this month, you want be sure to get the best deals.
A cool pattern will begin this week in the Philadelphia region with highs only in the 60s and morning lows in the 40s.
Nick Castellanos came up clutch again in Game 2 of the NLDS and hit a walk-off single in the Phillies' 7-6 victory over the New York Mets.
A 30-year-old woman was charged with murder after fatally shooting a pregnant woman outside of a Wawa in Collingdale, police said.
A 56-year-old man was killed in a hit-and-run in Philadelphia's Nicetown section on Sunday night, police said.
The Weitzman Museum in Philadelphia has a new pop-up exhibit memorializing the events at unfolded in Israel on Oct. 7, 2023.
Nick Castellanos came up clutch again in Game 2 of the NLDS and hit a walk-off single in the Phillies' 7-6 victory over the New York Mets.
A cool pattern will begin this week in the Philadelphia region with highs only in the 60s and morning lows in the 40s.
A 30-year-old woman was charged with murder after fatally shooting a pregnant woman outside of a Wawa in Collingdale, police said.
A 56-year-old man was killed in a hit-and-run in Philadelphia's Nicetown section on Sunday night, police said.
The Weitzman Museum in Philadelphia has a new pop-up exhibit memorializing the events at unfolded in Israel on Oct. 7, 2023.
The Weitzman Museum in Philadelphia has a new pop-up exhibit memorializing the events at unfolded in Israel on Oct. 7, 2023.
Former President Donald Trump will hold a rally in Reading, Pennsylvania, Wednesday evening, his campaign announced Saturday.
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has declined to immediately decide questions related to mail-in ballots in the commonwealth with just weeks remaining before Election Day.
The Philadelphia Phillies pulled Alec Bohm from the lineup for Game 2 of the NLDS against the New York Mets on Sunday. Edmundo Sosa will cover third base.
Philadelphia Police said a 16-year-old girl and a 21-year-old man were also shot after four young men opened fire at a group of people on the 600 block of North Franklin Place.
Representatives from the New Jersey Department of Transportation discussed long and short-term solutions for what they call one of the most dangerous stretches in Collingswood.
Looking for a scare? Spooky season has officially commenced in the Philadelphia area and this weekend comes bearing thrills and chills.
This week marks 10 years since the Salvation Army Kroc Center in Camden opened, providing numerous services for people young and old.
The Hollydell Ice Arena and Philadelphia Rebels are auctioning Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau's jerseys until Sunday, Oct. 6.
A FedEx delivery tractor-trailer jackknifed on the New Jersey Turnpike in Burlington County on Thursday morning.
Ticketmaster is claiming some of its customers' digital tickets are being stolen through email scams. Here's what they told CBS News Philadelphia after we reached out.
Dockworkers began picketing at the Port of Philadelphia Tuesday after the International Longshoremen's Association announced the union would go on strike.
It's officially spooky season! Check out our list of haunted houses in the Philadelphia area. Happy haunting.
Saturday will be filled with gray skies and patchy fog with scattered showers. Temperatures sit in the mid-70s before dropping into the 60s later tonight.
Friday morning fog has moved out before bands of showers from Tropical Depression Helene hit Friday night into Saturday.
Team IMPACT with a connection to Villanova helps children find hope and strength from new connections with college sports teams.
A Montgomery County woman received an organ donation for her second lung transplant with help from the FBI.
A New Jersey breast cancer survivor journeys through Europe's Camino de Santiago.
A new study found many children who have died in car crashes were not sitting in booster seats that could have saved their lives.
New research from the American Cancer Society shows breast cancer deaths are down but cases among young women are up.
Volunteers in Havertown launched a grassroots effort to help those affected by collecting donations to send to survivors in North Carolina.
The parent company of Philadelphia's Chart House says construction in the area "cut off visibility and access for our customers."
Delco Original Trading Company in Broomall is seeing an uptick in business as fans stock up on new merch ahead of the Phillies' first playoff game this Saturday.
Grocers in Pennsylvania and New Jersey say the dockworker strike could affect the supply chain and cause prices to rise.
The union representing 45,000 dockworkers from Texas to Maine could go on strike on Tuesday, which could halt operations at the Port of Philadelphia.
Representatives from the New Jersey Department of Transportation discussed long and short-term solutions for what they call one of the most dangerous stretches in Collingswood.
Pennsylvania state troopers are accompanying PennDOT workers in some construction zones to stop unsafe drivers.
A FedEx delivery tractor-trailer jackknifed on the New Jersey Turnpike in Burlington County on Thursday morning.
Scheduled bridge deck repairs on part of I-76 East will have to wait another weekend because of the Phillies' playoff games.
The emergency number for the Pennsylvania Turnpike is down across the entire commonwealth.
Nick Castellanos came up clutch again in Game 2 of the NLDS and hit a walk-off single in the Phillies' 7-6 victory over the New York Mets.
The Phillies tied up the NLDS on Sunday night with a 7-6 win over the New York Mets at Citizens Bank Park.
The Philadelphia Phillies pulled Alec Bohm from the lineup for Game 2 of the NLDS against the New York Mets on Sunday. Edmundo Sosa will cover third base.
Fans weren't happy with Saturday's results, but they're already looking ahead to Game 2 Sunday afternoon.
Week 5's Game of the Week took us to Bucks County for a primetime matchup between two undefeated teams.
Christopher Ciccone spent most of his life in Madonna's shadow - as her back-up dancer, personal assistant, dresser, decorator, art director and tour director.
Looking for a scare? Spooky season has officially commenced in the Philadelphia area and this weekend comes bearing thrills and chills.
Rock star Bruce Springsteen spoke out in a video and said Trump should be disqualified from ever being president again.
Take a look at the behind-the-scenes story never told of the Jersey Boys musical at the Walnut Street Theatre.
Philadelphia-based shows "Abbott Elementary" and "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" teased a crossover episode on social media.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
Andrew Kozak has the latest weather for the Philadelphia area as temperatures start to get cooler.
The partial collapse happened in North Philly's Francisville section. According to police, zero injuries have been reported.
A new, pop-up exhibit at the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History is dedicated to memorializing the devastating events that unfolded at the Nova Music Festival in Israel one year ago when Hamas terrorists killed more than 1,200 people and took over 250 others hostage.
Andrew Kozak has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region.
Trea Turner scored the winning run for the Phillies as Nick Castellanos hit a walk-off single in the bottom of the ninth inning.