ConsumerChoosing the right cleaner to bring your carpets and rugs back to lifeDelaware Valley Consumers’ Checkbook’s ratings of local carpet and rug cleaners reveal big differences in the work companies do and how much they charge to do it.
ConsumerChoosing the right cleaner to bring your carpets and rugs back to lifeDelaware Valley Consumers’ Checkbook’s ratings of local carpet and rug cleaners reveal big differences in the work companies do and how much they charge to do it.
Nation & WorldSpotify Wrapped — where everyone is insufferable about their listening habits — is back again. Here’s how to see your results.
Nation & WorldSpotify Wrapped — where everyone is insufferable about their listening habits — is back again. Here’s how to see your results.
BusinessWawa, Rite Aid, and Giant customers say they have donation fatigue. Here’s why some aren’t rounding up for charity anymore.
BusinessWawa, Rite Aid, and Giant customers say they have donation fatigue. Here’s why some aren’t rounding up for charity anymore.
Philly TipsWhat’s open and closed on Black Friday in the Philly area: trash pickup, mail, businesses, and more
Philly TipsWhat’s open and closed on Black Friday in the Philly area: trash pickup, mail, businesses, and more
ComcastAs more companies prioritize accessibility, Comcast has a head start innovating for customers with disabilities“When you build an inclusive solution, you often build a product that’s better for everybody,” said the company's vice president of accessibility.
ComcastAs more companies prioritize accessibility, Comcast has a head start innovating for customers with disabilities“When you build an inclusive solution, you often build a product that’s better for everybody,” said the company's vice president of accessibility.
ConsumerHotel bargains are hard to find. Here’s how to unlock the best rates.Although dozens of travel-booking websites seem to fight one another for our travel dollars, there is scant price competition for hotel bookings. Here are some ways to save money when booking hotels.
ConsumerHotel bargains are hard to find. Here’s how to unlock the best rates.Although dozens of travel-booking websites seem to fight one another for our travel dollars, there is scant price competition for hotel bookings. Here are some ways to save money when booking hotels.
ConsumerHow much candy do you need? How much will it cost? Take this quiz to test your sweet smarts.The cost of candy and gum has increased 13% since last October according to the retail price tracker Datasembly. And the prices in October 2022 had jumped 14% from a year before.
ConsumerHow much candy do you need? How much will it cost? Take this quiz to test your sweet smarts.The cost of candy and gum has increased 13% since last October according to the retail price tracker Datasembly. And the prices in October 2022 had jumped 14% from a year before.
ConsumerVetting local veterinarians — and avoiding excess pet costsDelaware Valley Consumers' Checkbook rated area vets to help pet owners avoid putting up with unnecessary inconvenience, unpleasantness, and cost to get that care.
ConsumerVetting local veterinarians — and avoiding excess pet costsDelaware Valley Consumers' Checkbook rated area vets to help pet owners avoid putting up with unnecessary inconvenience, unpleasantness, and cost to get that care.
Nation & WorldUrban Outfitters is selling ‘vintage retro’ iPods and millennials’ feelings are hurt Urban Outfitters is selling several older iPod models from the 2000s and billing them as "vintage" and "retro."
Nation & WorldUrban Outfitters is selling ‘vintage retro’ iPods and millennials’ feelings are hurt Urban Outfitters is selling several older iPod models from the 2000s and billing them as "vintage" and "retro."
ConsumerThis N.J. company collects nearly 100,000 pounds of clothing every day to help stock thrift stores and resellersSecondhand clothing has become popular with environmentally minded Gen Z and Millennial shoppers. The recommerce market in the U.S. could climb to $43.5 billion in 2023.
ConsumerThis N.J. company collects nearly 100,000 pounds of clothing every day to help stock thrift stores and resellersSecondhand clothing has become popular with environmentally minded Gen Z and Millennial shoppers. The recommerce market in the U.S. could climb to $43.5 billion in 2023.
ConsumerHow to get CEOs and other bosses to solve your problem when their customer service won’t Dustin Maggard was able to secure Medicaid for his mother by following consumer veteran Frank Eliason's advice for bringing complaints to people who can fix them.
ConsumerHow to get CEOs and other bosses to solve your problem when their customer service won’t Dustin Maggard was able to secure Medicaid for his mother by following consumer veteran Frank Eliason's advice for bringing complaints to people who can fix them.
BusinessPush presents the Philly way: New moms here ask for everything from hoagies to breast implants The gifts have been around for decades, but they are one of many concepts that have gotten more attention in recent years thanks to social media and the influence of celebrities.
BusinessPush presents the Philly way: New moms here ask for everything from hoagies to breast implants The gifts have been around for decades, but they are one of many concepts that have gotten more attention in recent years thanks to social media and the influence of celebrities.
BusinessInside Peco’s race to get power back for 139,000 customers after a massive August storm As quickly as the storm blew in that Monday evening, it cleared. But for Peco employees, the work was just beginning.
BusinessInside Peco’s race to get power back for 139,000 customers after a massive August storm As quickly as the storm blew in that Monday evening, it cleared. But for Peco employees, the work was just beginning.
ConsumerWe secretly shopped local auto repair shops to see who overcharged for routine maintenanceDelaware Valley Consumers’ Checkbook investigated 30,000-mile/36-month maintenance recommendations.
ConsumerWe secretly shopped local auto repair shops to see who overcharged for routine maintenanceDelaware Valley Consumers’ Checkbook investigated 30,000-mile/36-month maintenance recommendations.
ConsumerThe Facebook settlement claim deadline is Friday. Here’s how to apply.If you are a current or former Facebook user, here's how to get started.
ConsumerThe Facebook settlement claim deadline is Friday. Here’s how to apply.If you are a current or former Facebook user, here's how to get started.
ConsumerWhat to look for in a bike shop when getting ready to hit the roadThe most important factor in choosing a bicycle is simply how it feels when you ride it. Delaware Valley Consumers’ Checkbook’s bike shop ratings help make it easier when buying a bike.
ConsumerWhat to look for in a bike shop when getting ready to hit the roadThe most important factor in choosing a bicycle is simply how it feels when you ride it. Delaware Valley Consumers’ Checkbook’s bike shop ratings help make it easier when buying a bike.
BusinessGM recalls nearly 900 vehicles with Takata air bag inflators, blames manufacturing problemGeneral Motors is recalling nearly 900 vehicles in the U.S. and Canada with Takata air bag inflators that could explode and hurl shrapnel in a crash.
BusinessGM recalls nearly 900 vehicles with Takata air bag inflators, blames manufacturing problemGeneral Motors is recalling nearly 900 vehicles in the U.S. and Canada with Takata air bag inflators that could explode and hurl shrapnel in a crash.
ConsumerHow to spot door-to-door energy scams, which increase in the summer U.S. Consumers lost about $8.8 million to scams in 2022. Here's how to avoid falling victim.
ConsumerHow to spot door-to-door energy scams, which increase in the summer U.S. Consumers lost about $8.8 million to scams in 2022. Here's how to avoid falling victim.
EnergyA Philly woman answered the door for energy salespeople. That decision cost her.The pitch at the door seemed like a no-brainer. Three years later, the East Germantown woman cries when she recalls what happened next.
EnergyA Philly woman answered the door for energy salespeople. That decision cost her.The pitch at the door seemed like a no-brainer. Three years later, the East Germantown woman cries when she recalls what happened next.