3-On Your Side: Dollar Store Do's & Don'ts
In this tough economy it seems that everyone is looking for ways to save. So it's no surprise that the popularity of dollar stores are the rise.
In this tough economy it seems that everyone is looking for ways to save. So it's no surprise that the popularity of dollar stores are the rise.
Big chain stores can be found in practically every large strip mall and shopping center in America, and each offers a different experience for shoppers. But how do they all stack up?
Do you get a lot of credit card offers in the mail? If you're a small business owner, you may see even more of them coming your way.
A Jersey shore realtor received a number of phone calls last week about a home she had listed for rent this summer. That doesn't seem unusual, but it drew attention because the rent posted was half of what it was supposed to be.
If you own a home in New Jersey, you have or soon will receive that green postcard indicating the tax assessed value of the property.
Thanks to a grant from Petsmart Charities, the Animal Welfare Association in Voorhees is offering free spay/neuter services for cats in several South Jersey communities.
With budget cuts and layoffs across the board, at times teachers in local districts may feel rather unappreciated. But there is one spot in Center City where teachers are appreciated every day.
Comcast is expanding its effort to help low-income families get online.
As 3 On Your Side consumer reporter Jim Donovan finds, one form of payment could save you money, and in many cases, all you have to do is ask.
When buying a new car, truck or SUV, how much consideration do you give to the mileage claims? At least one driver found that what the mileage promised may not be what you actually get. She took her car maker to court, and she won.
It's been an unseasonably mild winter so far and that means less money coming out of your wallets to heat your home.
Carmakers are showing off some of that tech at the Philadelphia International Auto Show, which runs through February 5th at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
Finding a job is tough enough. Imagine finally getting that job, working for weeks, but not getting paid. That's what happened to a New Jersey man and many others all over the country.
Do you feel like every time you turn around there is another fee to pay or a cost that you're held responsible for? You're not alone.
Dave Schrader, spokesman for the local Red Cross, says the organization has responded to a handful of calls within the past month -- the most recent one when carbon monoxide fumes chased a family from their home on Wednesday night in Coatesville.
Workers at the Goodwill store in Pennsauken, NJ were furiously unpacking bridal gowns and organizing them in preparation for their fourth annual Valentine's Bridal Sale Extravaganza, on February 11th.
If you're looking to buy a television for Super Bowl Sunday, folks who sell electronics are ready for you.
First, the airlines made headlines by charging for things that used to be free. Then it was the banks. Now, more and more hotels are checking in on this free frenzy.
Looking to buy a big TV before the big game? You may be in luck.
Pennsylvania health officials are looking into an outbreak of bacteria called Campylobacter, which has been linked to raw milk.
It's the 10th year that the "Campaign for Working Families" has been in place in Philadelphia, where low and moderate income families in Philadelphia can get tax returns prepared for free by IRS-certified volunteers.
"Definetly have to scrub on the outdoor ones," Kenneth Kemp of Rittenhouse Hardware advises. "Or a 'gentle wash,' they say, which never works as well as some scrubbing."
The Philadelphia Auto Show will return to the Pennsylvania Convention Center beginning on Saturday.
After a chilly start to the day, Thursday and Friday will likely stay in the 60s in the Philadelphia region with morning lows in the 40s.
With less than a month until Election Day, the battle for Pennsylvania is ramping up for both presidential campaigns.
Many local officials have taken to social media to push back on harmful misinformation about Hurricane Milton and Hurricane Helene.
The Philadelphia Phillies were eliminated from the postseason on Wednesday night after losing to the New York Mets, 4-1, on Wednesday.
President Biden told Floridians his administration would offer support "for as long as it takes to rescue, recover and rebuild."
Hurricane Milton has made landfall along Florida's west coast.
The Philadelphia Phillies were eliminated from the postseason on Wednesday night after losing to the New York Mets, 4-1, on Wednesday.
Police say a man seen wearing a banana costume during an illegal car meetup in Philadelphia was arrested Wednesday.
After a chilly start to the day, Thursday and Friday will likely stay in the 60s in the Philadelphia region with morning lows in the 40s.
With less than a month until Election Day, the battle for Pennsylvania is ramping up for both presidential campaigns.
With less than a month until Election Day, the battle for Pennsylvania is ramping up for both presidential campaigns.
Christina Koronkiewicz says she has collected 830 bags of trash so far this year in Delaware County.
CHOP has now performed 32 conjoined twin separations, the most of any hospital in North America.
A police chase led to a crash on I-95 near Academy Road in Northeast Philadelphia Wednesday afternoon.
New Jersey leaders gave one of the Sixers' owners a tour of the site they hope to lure the team to Camden with a new arena.
New Jersey leaders gave one of the Sixers' owners a tour of the site they hope to lure the team to Camden with a new arena.
The Delaware National Guard and New Jersey National Guard have deployed nearly service members and dozens of vehicles to help with Florida's Hurricane Milton response.
Law enforcement officials in New Jersey are trying to identify a baby whose body was found in a dumpster in 1986.
A group of businesses in South Jersey are coming together to help victims of Helene as Hurricane Milton races towards Florida.
New Jersey-based Spirit Halloween is opening 10 new Christmas-themed stores, with the first opening its doors in October.
Police say a school bus driver abandoned about 10 Newark Charter School students at a wrong stop in Delaware.
The Delaware National Guard and New Jersey National Guard have deployed nearly service members and dozens of vehicles to help with Florida's Hurricane Milton response.
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.
CHOP has now performed 32 conjoined twin separations, the most of any hospital in North America.
"The Office" actress Jenna Fischer on Tuesday revealed that she was diagnosed with breast cancer last year but is now cancer-free after receiving treatment.
Bringing Hope Home recently marked a major milestone in their mission: Since 2008, the Malvern, Pennsylvania-based nonprofit has supported more than 10,000 families.
Many hospitals in the Philadelphia region are experiencing a shortage of IV fluid and have implemented conservation measures.
Panera Bread reached a settlement in the wrongful death lawsuit involving former Penn student, Sarah Katz.
New Jersey-based Spirit Halloween is opening 10 new Christmas-themed stores, with the first opening its doors in October.
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.
A police chase led to a crash on I-95 near Academy Road in Northeast Philadelphia Wednesday afternoon.
Philadelphia officials presented a plan for protected bike lanes to a Center City residents' organization on Tuesday.
Work is nearly complete on an extension of the Schuylkill River Trail, which will connect its original ending point at Christian Street to the Grays Ferry Crescent.
Philadelphia International Airport was busy Monday, and many travelers were seeking refuge from Hurricane Milton.
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.
The Philadelphia Phillies were eliminated from the postseason on Wednesday night after losing to the New York Mets, 4-1, on Wednesday.
The Philadelphia Eagles appear to be getting back some of their top players in Week 6 against the Cleveland Browns.
New Jersey leaders gave one of the Sixers' owners a tour of the site they hope to lure the team to Camden with a new arena.
After a 7-2 loss to the Mets, the Phillies are down to their final 27 outs. They'll have a chance to force a Game 5 in the NLDS on Wednesday night.
The Phillies are on the verge of elimination after losing Game 3 of the NLDS to the Mets on Tuesday night at Citi Field.
Beat the Bomb is a game where groups work together on challenges to avoid getting blasted with paint and slime.
"The Office" actress Jenna Fischer on Tuesday revealed that she was diagnosed with breast cancer last year but is now cancer-free after receiving treatment.
Cissy Houston performed alongside superstar musicians like Elvis Presley and Aretha Franklin.
The mother of Sean "Diddy" Combs released a statement Sunday defending her son against the federal charges and multiple allegations of sexual misconduct he is currently facing.
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.
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.
Bill Kelly has the latest weather forecast for the Philadelphia region and more on Hurricane Milton making landfall in Florida.
Julie Turner and her husband evacuate from Florida to Philadelphia ahead of Hurricane Milton on the last available flight. Aziza Shuler reports.
The Phillies were eliminated from the playoffs on Wednesday night after losing to the New York Mets, but a group of fans in South Jersey made memories that will last forever.
Former President Donald Trump spoke to supporters at rally in Reading, Pennsylvania, Wednesday. Meanwhile, former Republican Congresswoman Liz Cheney campaigned for Vice President Kamala Harris in Montgomery County.
The Phillies' season ended in a 4-1 loss to the Mets in Game 4 of the NLDS on Wednesday night.