3 On Your Side: Apps For Holiday Shopping
Looking for a bargain this Black Friday, or even for the rest of holiday shopping season? 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan finds that the best deals might be in the palm of your hand.
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Looking for a bargain this Black Friday, or even for the rest of holiday shopping season? 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan finds that the best deals might be in the palm of your hand.
Thinking about adopting a child? Well there's an app for that.
Philadelphia is ranked number one for smartphone thefts, according to a new survey by AAA.
Users who log on can exchange gifts for a date, including flowers, a romantic dinner or even an "outdoor adventure."
Penn students looking to party can now turn to their smartphones.
A toddler managed to get onto eBay and buy a 1962 Austin Healey Sprite while playing on her father's smartphone. They now have a new car.
Automating tasks on your phone can be a pain - but the IFTTT app makes it a lot easier. It stands for "If this, then that".
Starting this week, you can research and make your dinner plans from one place, using Facebook.
3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan looks at the findings and offers some helpful advice for keeping transactions secure.
3 On Your Side's Jim Donovan has some smart ways to cash in on savings, with the help of your phone.
Point to a problem, even add a picture, and the app fires off a note to your man or woman in Washington.
You've already spent a ton of cash on a concert ticket -- so why would you want to thow away another couple hundred bucks? That's the question being asked at the Wells Fargo Center and other venues, which are witnessing the start of what could be a new trend.
Uber, which lets people order private drivers in sleek black cars using a smartphone app, is offering an ice cream-on-demand service — for one day only — in more than three dozen cities around the world, including Philadelphia.
3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan tells us about new, inexpensive and even free gadgets and apps to help keep your home safe from thieves.
it's not especially hard to create cool posters or invitations but Phoster offers nearly 200 templates that let you plug in photos from your phone and add text.
The smartphone as a pedometer isn't exactly new, but if you're looking for a simple, visually appealing way to keep track of your journeys, Every Body Walk does the trick.
3 On Your Side consumer reporter Jim Donovan is here to explain why your smartphone may get even more expensive.
A technology breakthrough that's giving amputees new abilities. 3 On Your Side Health Reporter Stephanie Stahl shows us this amazing development.
Some New Jersey Transit train passengers no longer need to line up at the ticket machines.
Capturing a picture when things are moving fast is tough to do. Fast Camera, though, makes that a lot easier – as it shoots up to 800 pictures in a minute.
A new add for Facebook Home shows a young woman ignoring the stories her family tells during supper.
You've got lots of pictures and movies on your phone. Qwiki can make a compilation of them - and put it to music.
A new study has found that four out of five people check their smarthphones within the first 15 minutes of waking up.
The device-maker, seeking a reversal of fortunes as it struggles to compete with smartphones that are perceived as far 'cooler.'
3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan has advice for those of you planning on doing some smartphone shopping.
The Jordan Romano experience so far in Philly has been a disaster, and it's clear the Phillies have a late-game bullpen issue.
Stocks are swinging wildly amid mounting concerns about the impact of tariffs on the U.S. economy.
A school chef in Wissinoming is tackling food insecurity and ensuring every student has access to nutritious meals.
We're not expecting severe weather Monday, but you'll definitely want the umbrella and raincoat. Showers move across the region throughout the day, starting during the AM commute.
Two people were taken into custody after a man was shot inside a SEPTA station on the Broad Street Line in North Philadelphia on Sunday night.
A suspect was taken into custody in connection with shooting a police officer in Pottstown after an hours-long barricade situation.
The Jordan Romano experience so far in Philly has been a disaster, and it's clear the Phillies have a late-game bullpen issue.
Stocks are swinging wildly amid mounting concerns about the impact of tariffs on the U.S. economy.
A school chef in Wissinoming is tackling food insecurity and ensuring every student has access to nutritious meals.
CBS News Philadelphia found that long lines at several driver license centers in the area are requiring lots of patience from Real ID-seekers.
A school chef in Wissinoming is tackling food insecurity and ensuring every student has access to nutritious meals.
We're not expecting severe weather Monday, but you'll definitely want the umbrella and raincoat. Showers move across the region throughout the day, starting during the AM commute.
The man who allegedly shot a police officer during a barricade situation in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, is now dead, the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office said Monday.
A person was taken into custody, and there is no threat to the public following a barricade incident in a Doylestown, Pennsylvania, neighborhood, police said.
Philadelphia police are investigating after they discovered a missing woman's body in the city's Frankford neighborhood.
We're not expecting severe weather Monday, but you'll definitely want the umbrella and raincoat. Showers move across the region throughout the day, starting during the AM commute.
A crowd of teens was caught on video swarming a neighborhood in Burlington County Friday night, disturbing residents and damaging property.
Fog will linger throughout the day Sunday, with scattered showers expected in Philadelphia throughout the morning. Tomorrow, heavier rain is likely during the AM commute.
A summertime community celebration in South Jersey was postponed after law enforcement officers discovered threats of violent activity were being shared on social media.
Commuters had to be on alert Friday afternoon as I-295 northbound lanes in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, were shut down after a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle, officials said.
Fog will linger throughout the day Sunday, with scattered showers expected in Philadelphia throughout the morning. Tomorrow, heavier rain is likely during the AM commute.
Five people, including a police officer, were taken to the hospital after a car crash at Route 1 and Christiana Road, police said.
The body of 32-year-old Normaris Colón Valles was found on the banks of the Christina River in Wilmington, Delaware, in March.
Months after a life-threatening accident, 10-year-old Briar Jones, will throw out the first pitch at the Phillies' home opener on Monday.
A George Read Middle School gym teacher is accused of sending sexually explicit text messages to an eighth-grade student.
A Philadelphia-based organization that serves individuals battling addiction and homelessness is in limbo after federal funding was cut.
Some Egg Beaters and Bob Evans egg products have been recalled because they may include a cleaning solution, USDA says.
These motion labs are now in 14 centers across the country, and this center allows doctors to see what's happening inside the body as the patient moves.
Why are a growing number of younger people being diagnosed with colon cancer? That's what a new research project is aiming to answer.
The Bucks County Health Department has identified a measles case in a vaccinated adult who recently traveled to Texas.
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Car dealers in the Philadelphia area say the prices of cars and repairs could go up with the Trump administration's tariffs.
Freedom Coffee House, a new coffee shop in North Philadelphia, is brewing more than just good coffee, but a powerful story of resilience.
As President Trump prepares to unveil new tariffs, businesses in the Philadelphia area say their prices could rise.
Jersey Kebab reopened Sunday with a free feast for the community about a month after its owners were arrested by ICE.
A spokesperson for SEPTA said seven people were injured after a Route 82 bus hit a car and pushed it down the street in Philadelphia on Friday afternoon.
Commuters had to be on alert Friday afternoon as I-295 northbound lanes in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, were shut down after a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle, officials said.
Philadelphians traveling this weekend in the city will have to pack their patience, as several roads will be closed and bus routes will be detoured due to multiple planned events.
Amtrak service between Philadelphia and New York was halted for hours after three family members were struck and killed by a train in Bucks County.
PATCO's Franklin Square station reopened Thursday after a $29 million renovation.
The Jordan Romano experience so far in Philly has been a disaster, and it's clear the Phillies have a late-game bullpen issue.
A group of Philadelphia girls gathered Sunday to watch Dawn Staley coach in the NCAA title game after studying her journey.
Nick Castellanos hit a grand slam, and the Philadelphia Phillies rallied with two runs in the seventh inning to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-7.
UConn defeated defending champion South Carolina on Sunday to win its 12th women's NCAA Tournament title.
Alex Ovechkin made history when he scored against the New York Islanders on a power play in the second period.
A pair of critically endangered, nearly 100-year-old Galapagos tortoises at the Philadelphia Zoo have become first-time parents.
On Wednesday, city officials read a proclamation officially declaring April Philly Jazz Month in a ceremony at City Hall.
2025 Wawa Welcome America announces returning traditions and new events for the 16-day festival this summer.
Bruce Springsteen announced "Tracks II: The Lost Albums" will feature seven full-length albums that were never released from 1983-2018.
Nintendo has announced a June 5 launch date for its latest gaming console, the Switch 2.
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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.
The money supports the Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation, funding research for new pediatric cancer treatments and provides financial assistance to families of children battling cancer.
Fran McCaffery, who the University of Pennsylvania hired as head coach of its men's basketball team, was Iowa's all-time wins leader and longest-tenured coach in program history after 15 years at the school.
The international Irish dance phenomenon Riverdance returns to Philadelphia next week as part of its 30th anniversary celebration.
Starting Monday, SEPTA and the Philadelphia Parking Authority will begin its automated bus enforcement camera initiative.
In a surprise visit, Pope Francis entered St. Peter's Square in a wheelchair Sunday near the end of the celebration of a mass for the Catholic Church's Jubilee Year.