Kids' play kitchen recalled after toddler's strangulation death

Nearly 200,000 KidKraft play kitchens have been recalled after a toddler's tragic death linked to a strangulation hazard. Here’s what you need to know.

PECO to offer $500 grants to qualifying customers to help pay overdue bills; how to apply

In the sizzle of Philadelphia’s fifth heat wave, your air conditioner is running high, which means your electric bill will possible be sky high. But, PECO has a program to help out certain customers who qualify.

How you can get relief from your air conditioning bill
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There is no question your air conditioning unit is working on overtime this week and not for the first time this summer. But PECO is looking out for certain customers who don?t usually qualify for its assistance programs.

119 JCPenney stores sold; see locations

JCPenney sold 119 of its stores in a nearly $1 billion deal. Here’s what we know.

Best back-to-school deals for 2025: Apple, Allbirds, Staples and more

Apple, Walmart, Staples, Nordstrom and more are offering big back-to-school savings this summer. Here are the best deals to shop before class starts.

SEPTA prepares for service cuts as riders prepare for 'catastrophic' impacts

As Pennsylvania lawmakers stall on passing a state budget, SEPTA is now preparing for service cuts that kick in a month from now on August 24, which also happens to be a day before the first day of school for Philadelphia.

LEGO releasing Nintendo Game Boy: What to know

LEGO is unveiling a brick-built Game Boy. Here’s when the nostalgic kit will be available.

Women Uber drivers and riders can choose to avoid riding with men soon

Uber is piloting a new “Women Preferences” feature in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Detroit, allowing women riders and drivers to choose same-gender matches for more safety and comfort.

Consumers prefer self-check out when purchasing certain personal items: study

A study finds consumers are more likely to choose self-checkout over a cashier when buying items like condoms, pregnancy tests, and yeast infection treatments.