Kelly Rule
Kelly Rule joined the FOX 29 News team in December 2018 as a general assignment reporter.
Prior to returning to her hometown, Kelly worked briefly at FOX 5 in Washington D.C. Her broadcasting career began as a reporter, fill-in producer and anchor for 47ABC in Salisbury, MD. She then took a job as a general assignment reporter for News 3 in Norfolk, VA; then the CW affiliate in Washington, D.C.
A graduate of West Chester East High School, Kelly was born in West Chester, PA, and grew up watching FOX 29. She holds a bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism from the College of Communications at Penn State University. She interned at FOX 29 in the summer of 2011, and set a goal to return to Philadelphia as soon as possible.
Kelly is a loyal Philadelphia sports fan. When she isn’t in the FOX 29 newsroom, she enjoys spending time with family, friends, and her rescue pup Rhys (name inspired by Rhys Hoskins), trying out new restaurants and exercising outdoors.
The latest from Kelly Rule
City teams with other companies, non-profits to clean up illegal dumping site at Pennypack Park
City departments, businesses, and nonprofits have removed about 170 tons of trash from an illegal dumping site at Pennypack Park in Northeast Philadelphia and are planning measures to prevent future dumping.
Berlin, NJ police warn off-road riders in the borough: vehicles will be seized, charges filed
Berlin, NJ police are warning off-road vehicle riders that vehicles will be seized and charges filed due to increased complaints of noise and property damage on private property.
Philadelphia City Council holds first hearing on Mayor Parker’s proposed $6.9B budget plan
Philadelphia City Council held its first hearing on Mayor Cherelle Parker’s proposed $6.9 billion budget for the 2027 fiscal year at City Hall on Tuesday, March 24, in front of the Committee of the Whole.
Camden County park shooting: Families seek justice nearly 7 years after teens killed on Easter Sunday
Families continue to seek justice nearly seven years after two teenagers were killed and a third was injured in a 2019 Camden County park shooting, as investigators pursue new leads and re-test evidence.
Suspect's car identified after crossing guard attacked outside elementary school in Darby
Police are searching for a suspect who punched a crossing guard outside a Darby Borough elementary school, with ongoing efforts to improve crossing guard safety.
Philadelphia cold case: 1998 Joe Welsh murder under new review
Philadelphia police are reviewing the unsolved 1998 shooting death of Joe Welsh to see if updated forensic testing or investigative tools could finally solve the case.
Elderly woman critical, firefighter hurt after rowhome fire in East Germantown
Three people were hospitalized after a fire ripped through a rowhome in East Germantown Tuesday morning.
2 juveniles identified as suspects in Mill Race Inn arson investigation: police
Northampton Township police have identified two juveniles as suspects in an arson fire that left the former Mill Race Inn damaged over the weekend.
Superintendent Jeanne Hengemuhle becomes first woman to lead NJ State Police
Superintendent Jeanne Hengemuhle, the first woman to lead the New Jersey State Police, brings 26 years of experience and a fresh perspective after her appointment by Gov. Mikie Sherrill.
Trung Duc Lu added to FBI’s Ten Most Wanted for 2014 Philadelphia killings
Trung Duc Lu has been added to the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives List for his alleged involvement in a 2014 torture, kidnapping, and murder case in Philadelphia, with a reward of up to $1 million for information leading to his arrest.