Greg Payne
Greg Payne joined the FOX 29 News team in October 2023 as a general assignment reporter and anchor.
Greg moved to Philadelphia from Kansas City, MO, where he was an anchor and reporter at CBS affiliate KCTV5. Prior to that, he worked as a reporter at WCTI NewsChannel 12 in New Bern, NC; and News 13 in Stroudsburg, PA.
Throughout his career, Greg has covered some memorable stories including: the 2017 Presidential Inauguration; the Little League World Series in Williamsport, PA; the aftermath of Hurricane Florence in North Carolina; the Reverend Billy Graham’s Funeral; Super Bowl LV in Tampa, FL; and the protests and riots occurring in the aftermath of the death of George Floyd.
Greg earned a bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism from Quinnipiac University in his hometown of Hamden, CT.
Greg enjoys trying out new restaurants and attending local sporting events. His fandom includes the Houston Rockets, NY Yankees and NY Giants. He spends his Sundays attending church before watching football and playing fantasy football with friends.
The latest from Greg Payne
PPA issues ticket to Pittsburgh woman who has never driven in Philly
A clerical error caused trouble for a woman after she got a ticket from the Philadelphia Parking Authority. The problem is – she lives in Pittsburgh and has never driven through Philadelphia.
Lack of volunteers forces South Jersey fire department to consolidate stations in Camden County
A South Jersey fire department is being forced to consolidate three of their fire stations, due to a lack of volunteers.
Video: 7-Eleven employee hospitalized after she was forcefully pushed, shoved by female customer
Scary moments at a South Philadelphia 7-Eleven Monday night, as surveillance shows an employee being forcefully pushed down to the ground by someone leaving the store.
Montgomery County man in court after he is accused of stealing female neighbors underwear
A Montgomery County man is back in court after being accused of breaking into the apartment of two women and taking their underwear. 27-year-old Ryan Selleny was quiet as he was leaving court, facing a number of charges.
Philadelphia Phillies fans enthusiastic as season off to strong start
Philadelphia Phillies fans filled their Wednesday afternoon with excitement despite the team's loss against the Toronto Blue Jays.