Buyer Beware When Shopping For Children
Shopping to satisfy a child's taste isn't always easy, but it shouldn't be too hard to shop and keep them safe.
Shopping to satisfy a child's taste isn't always easy, but it shouldn't be too hard to shop and keep them safe.
We have a warning tonight about using gift cards to buy things online. More and more people are doing it, but as Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan warns, you could get burned. In this report, he shows how not to use an Amazon gift card.
The recall covers certain Souls from the 2014 through 2016 model years.
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.
Campbell Soup Company is voluntarily recalling 14.2 ounce cans of SpaghettiOs Original due to a potential choking hazard. The company says pieces of red plastic were found in a small number of cans.
The sexting scandal being investigated in Chester County highlights a growing concern around the country, leaving many parents to wonder, how is this happening so easily? Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan is here to explain how the apps on your child's smartphone may be part of the problem.
The world's largest retailer is heading into the holiday season with a turnaround plan after being battered by the economy and tough competition.
There's a hardy breed of shopper who takes advantage of the long Thanksgiving weekend to haunt the mountains, looking for the perfect winter hideaway.
It's a scam that milks American car buyers out of more than $1 billion dollars each year and advances in technology have made it easier than ever to rip people off.
A Bucks County couple says they found a potentially deadly spider in an unlikely spot after shopping in Langhorne.
More than 100 women have filed a lawsuit against a Chester County pharmaceutical company. They say they took birth control pills that were incorrectly packaged -- and then got pregnant -- and are now seeking millions in damages.
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.
The country's third-largest wireless carrier is making a play to woo customers from Verizon and AT&T- and it's all about streaming video.
The complaint alleges violations of the Consumer Protection Law.
How much does Google know about you?
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.
Consumer agencies are alerting residents about the latest phone scam to hit the region.
When it comes to grocery shopping, are you married to one supermarket or do you play the field? 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan finds that depending on where you shop, you could be shelling out thousands of dollars more a year than you have necessary.
This FREE event is for Burlington County residents only. ID is required. No businesses, please.
With Veterans Day on the horizon, KYW's Jay Lloyd revisits favorite getaway spots that recall life in uniform.
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.
The recalled product was distributed to retail stores in 18 states — Arizona, California, Connecticut, Idaho, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Nevada, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Utah, Virginia and Washington.
This weekend get rid of your unwanted, sensitive documents, including bank and credit card statements, medical records, tax returns, cancelled checks and credit reports.
Foreclosure activity in the Garden State is on the rise. Up 27 percent from a year ago. It's the highest rate in the entire country.
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.
A 32-year-old man was shot multiple times and killed in Philadelphia's West Oak Lane neighborhood on Wednesday, police said.
Carla Mahan died after she was hit by a car in Camden. The driver has been charged.
A woman is wanted for stealing $800 from a woman in a wheelchair in Center City, Philadelphia police said on Wednesday.
A new study found many children who have died in car crashes were not sitting in booster seats that could have saved their lives.
Philadelphia will be one of the two host cities for the 2027 NCAA women's basketball tournament regionals.
A 32-year-old man was shot multiple times and killed in Philadelphia's West Oak Lane neighborhood on Wednesday, police said.
Carla Mahan died after she was hit by a car in Camden. The driver has been charged.
A woman is wanted for stealing $800 from a woman in a wheelchair in Center City, Philadelphia police said on Wednesday.
A new study found many children who have died in car crashes were not sitting in booster seats that could have saved their lives.
Philadelphia will be one of the two host cities for the 2027 NCAA women's basketball tournament regionals.
A new study found many children who have died in car crashes were not sitting in booster seats that could have saved their lives.
Scheduled bridge deck repairs on part of I-76 East will have to wait another weekend because of the Phillies' playoff games.
Girard College students have returned to Philadelphia after Hurricane Helene struck during their camping trip to North Carolina, stranding them on a mountain about 80 miles from Asheville for days.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is traveling to central Pennsylvania for a series of bus tour campaign events Wednesday, fresh off his vice presidential debate with JD Vance.
A woman had her picture taken with her beloved dog on their last walk together. Now she's looking for the mystery photographer.
Carla Mahan died after she was hit by a car in Camden. The driver has been charged.
The South Jersey Regional Animal Shelter is offering a deal on cat and kitten adoptions, trying to get their over 600 cats into forever homes.
New research from the American Cancer Society shows breast cancer deaths are down but cases among young women are up.
Grocers in Pennsylvania and New Jersey say the dockworker strike could affect the supply chain and cause prices to rise.
Hundreds of women and girls gathered Monday to bake a beloved Jewish tradition — challah.
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.
After tolls increased on the four Delaware River Port Authority bridges into Philadelphia, the Delaware River and Bay Authority could follow suit.
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.
Kelli Amerine wants to raise awareness about psoriasis, which isn't contagious.
There's a social media fad called "chroming" that a doctor in Pittsburgh wants parents to know about.
The Big Ten Football Conference is hoping to give a big boost to lagging blood donations with a nationwide donation competition.
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.
SEPTA is trying to stop fare evasion by putting full-length gates at nine additional stations in Philadelphia.
Nearly 300 Sheetz stores in Pennsylvania are now selling canned cocktails after a new law went into effect.
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.
PennDOT is widening a section of U.S. 322 in Delaware County to alleviate traffic and decrease the number of accidents.
SEPTA is trying to stop fare evasion by putting full-length gates at nine additional stations in Philadelphia.
Work on the New Hope-Lambertville Toll-Supported Bridge will be extended into 2025 because of an unexpected structural issue.
Philadelphia will be one of the two host cities for the 2027 NCAA women's basketball tournament regionals.
Austin Hays' journey since arriving in Philadelphia in July has been rocky, but the Phillies' outfielder is starting to feel like himself again.
Scheduled bridge deck repairs on part of I-76 East will have to wait another weekend because of the Phillies' playoff games.
Whether the Phillies carry 13 or 14 hitters on their postseason roster, Kody Clemens has a solid case to be a bench bat.
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.
John Amos was best known for his roles in "Roots" and the 1970s sitcom "Good Times."
It's officially spooky season! Check out our list of haunted houses in the Philadelphia area. Happy haunting.
Kris Kristofferson, a songwriter who became a country star and A-list actor, died at his home on Maui surrounded by family on Saturday, a spokesperson said in an statement.
Sebastian Maniscalco is coming to South Philly, Vampire Weekend will take over The Mann and Teddy Swims is headlining in the Garden State. Check out our latest weekend guide!
Question Time is holding a rare U.S. election special in Pennsylvania, and is looking for audience members to participate.
Ukee Washington reports.
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Natasha Brown reports.
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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.
A group of Girard College students returned to Philadelphia after they were stranded on a mountain in North Carolina by Hurricane Helene for days.
A Camden family is mourning a mom who was killed in a hit-and-run last week. The driver has been charged with murder.
Car crashes are the second leading cause of death for kids 4 to 10 years old, and a new study found that many children that age are not in a booster seat that could save their lives.
PennDOT said Wednesday that the stretch of the Schuylkill Expressway between the city's Grays Ferry neighborhood and the 34th Street on-ramp will now close on Friday, Oct. 11.
Kate revealed a new member of the family on our newscast this morning! They adopted a Bernedoodle from Zoe's House Rescue in Reading, Pa. and named her Dolly.