NBC10 Responds: Help for Keeping the Lights On
With many people out of work, paying utilities can be a struggle. NBC10 Responds’ Tracy Davidson looks at the many different ways you can get help to keep the lights on.
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What to Do if Your Airline Ticket Voucher Is Expiring
NBC10 Responds asked American Airlines what it recommends passengers do if their airline ticket vouchers are expiring, and they are not eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine under CDC guidelines.
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Call or Tap Here to Submit a Consumer Complaint
Have a consumer issue? The NBC10 Responds team may be able to help resolve it. Share your story with us!
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What to Be Aware of When Exchanging Your Old Phone
A local woman reached out to NBC10 Responds when her phone carrier offered her less money than promised for her old phone in mint condition.
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How to Apply for and Receive Rental Assistance in Pa.
In the Philadelphia Area, about 7% of residents are behind on rent or mortgage payments. This comes as a result of employments issues from the pandemic. The city of Philadelphia is offering millions of dollars a week in rental assistance. NBC10’s Tracy Davidson shows you how to qualify for and receive payments.
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Out-of-Work Pennsylvanians Report Problems with the New Unemployment Filing System
An upgraded website for processing unemployment benefits has been in place with the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry since June 8. But the new system isn’t user-friendly for some, including one man who reached out to NBC10 Responds for help.
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Tips on Getting Flood Insurance
For many home owners, flood damage is not covered by their home insurance. This can be an unpleasant surprise when damage comes from heavy storms like last night. NBC10’s Tracy Davidson shows you how to get the most from your insurance company.
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Widow Tries to Reschedule Event for Her Late Husband After City Denies Request
A local woman organized a sacred picnic to unveil her late husband’s headstone, a tradition in the Jewish religion. When headstone production was delayed, she needed to reschedule the event. After the city denied her request, she reached out to NBC10 Responds for help.
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NBC10 Responds: Helpful Links
Links to important sites featured on NBC10 Responds.
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So You Found Yourself Sent to Collections
NBC10 Responds gives you some strategies to navigate the unwanted world of debt collection.
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Clause Prevents Couples Who Canceled Weddings During Pandemic From Getting Refund
Several local couples in our area cancelled their weddings due to the COVID-19 pandemic and now have found a clause in their contracts preventing them from getting a refund. NBC10 Respond’s Tracy Davidson tells you what you need to know about the clause known as arbitration.
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Unclaimed Property in the Pennsylvania Treasury Vault
Right now there is over $4 billion of unclaimed property in the Pennsylvania Treasury’s vault, which means there could be property sitting there with your name on it. One NBC10 viewer reached out to NBC10 Responds to help her get her cash. NBC10’s Tracy Davidson shows you how to find out what you’re entitled to.
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How to Get a Refund on Failed Home Improvement Projects
Did you start a home improvement project during the pandemic that didn’t work out? NBC10 Responds and Tracy Davidson show us how a local homeowner got a full refund for a failed project.
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Here's How to Find the Best Fourth of July Shopping Deals
Check out these tips and tricks to secure the best Fourth of July deals. NBC10’s Tracy Davidson has the details.
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What's Causing the Delay From State Unemployment Offices?
Amid the pandemic, many of our viewers have reported delayed response times from their state unemployment offices. NBC10 Responds and Tracy Davidson investigate the reasons why.
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What's Causing the Shipping Delays?
Have you ever ordered a package online and waited awhile for it to be delivered? One NBC10 viewer was waiting for over 9 months when she contacted NBC10 Responds to help. NBC10’s Tracy Davidson shares the causes of these delays and how you can avoid them.
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Philadelphia Eviction Diversion Program Can Help People Facing Eviction
Philadelphia’s Eviction Diversion Program has already prevented thousands of evictions since its launch in 2020. NBC10’s Tracy Davidson has the details.
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Deadline to Apply for Help Making Your Mortgage Payment Is Approaching
If you’re having a hard time making your mortgage payment due to the pandemic, you can apply to defer or lower your mortgage payment before June 30 or Sept. 30, depending what organization backs your mortgage. NBC10’s Tracy Davidson has the details.
