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
West Philadelphia residents raise concerns over damaged hydrants after snow
West Philadelphia residents have noticed several fire hydrants in poor condition after recent snow and cold weather, causing some to worry that they would work as needed during a fire emergency.
Suspect sought in deadly shootings of Philadelphia tow truck drivers
Authorities in Philadelphia are searching for an ‘armed and dangerous’ suspect wanted for the killings of two tow truck drivers in December and January.
Philly woman found dead in Fishtown after night out; family seeks answers
The body of 29-year-old Mykea Matthews was found in Fishtown after a night out, and her family is seeking answers as police investigate the circumstances of her death.
Keon King held for trial in October 2025 killing of 23-year-old Kada Scott
A judge has ruled that Keon King will stand trial on all charges, including murder and kidnapping, in the death of 23-year-old Kada Scott, whose body was found in a shallow grave behind a vacant middle school in East Germantown on Oct. 18.
19-year-old killed in Southwest Philadelphia, police say suspect stole 2 bikes
A 19-year-old man, identified by his family as Russell Williams Jr., was shot and killed in Southwest Philadelphia overnight while walking home from school, according to police.
'I hurt someone': Suspect confessed to killing parents, sister in Churchville, court documents say
A suspect accused of killing his parents and sister inside a Bucks County home allegedly confessed to the killings to hospital staff and police, according to court documents.
3 found dead during wellness check at Bucks County home, suspect in custody
Investigators say three people were found dead inside a Bucks County home after an hours-long standoff with a knife-wielding man on Monday.
Chester and Montgomery County neighborhoods dig out after major snowstorm
Residents and crews in Chester and Montgomery counties worked to clear roads and driveways after a major snowstorm left over a foot of snow in some areas, topped with ice, making removal difficult.
Man charged with rape, abduction of teen girls in North Philly less than 2 months after prison release
New details emerge after Philadelphia police say a 27-year-old man is behind bars after a 16-year-old girl reported being sexually assaulted during a lengthy drive in North Philly. Investigators believe the suspect, Jonathan John, has been connected to other sex assault cases in the city for years.
Mullica Hill crash kills beloved coach, wife; family escapes burning home
Thomas Hengel, a retired teacher and coach, and his wife Lisa died after their SUV crashed into a neighbor’s home, causing a fire that destroyed the house.