Dawn Timmeney
Dawn Timmeney joined the FOX 29 News team in January of 2013 as a general assignment reporter. She also anchors the weekend evening editions of the FOX 29 News.
Prior to joining FOX 29, Dawn spent twelve years as an anchor at NBC-10 in Philadelphia, where she won an Emmy for Outstanding Entertainment Broadcast. An avid animal lover, Dawn also co-produced and hosted "Dawn’s Pet Project," an entertaining and informative weekly show about animals which aired on NBC NonStop on Comcast.
Before moving to Philadelphia, Dawn anchored at WBRE-TV, the NBC-affiliate in Wilkes-Barre, PA. She co-anchored the 5pm, 6pm and 11pm news, with the 5pm and 11pm winning Emmy Awards for Best Newscast. Dawn kicked off her television career as a reporter and anchor for two years at WFMZ-TV in Allentown, PA.
Dawn graduated from Emerson College in Boston with a B.S. in Mass Communication and Broadcast Journalism. She attended Moravian Academy in Bethlehem, PA, until 10th grade. Dawn graduated from George School in Newtown, PA, where she spent her last two years of high school as a boarding student.
In 1993, Dawn and her husband founded the Max and Lorraine Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to helping children who suffer from asthma. In conjunction with the American Lung Association, they established Camp AsthmaCadabra in the Pocono Mountains, for children who would otherwise be denied a summer camping experience because of their asthma.
Dawn is an Honorary Board Member of the Crohns and Colitis Foundation, as well as the "Little Smiles" organization. She is also a huge education advocate and a former member of the Board of Trustees for Community Partnership School.
Dawn and her husband, Mike, have a daughter named Oona. She also has a stepson, Eamon. She loves the outdoors and spends her winters skiing and summers sailing in the Poconos.
The latest from Dawn Timmeney
Norristown residents meet finalists for police chief position
Residents of Norristown gathered at the municipal building to hear from the three final candidates vying for the position of police chief. This town hall event follows a national search that began in January.
Philadelphia weather: Multiple water rescues as heavy rains flood roadways
For the third night in a row, severe weather was a top concern for residents across the region as heavy rain poured, flooding roadways, leading to numerous rescues.
PHL grapples with striking workers, storm delays, uptick in holiday travel: tips to remain patient
Philly International is facing a perfect storm of challenges as travelers head out for the Fourth of July holiday, on top of unionized airport workers on strike and bad weather causing flight disruptions, the airport is grappling with significant hurdles.
The School District of Philadelphia faces criminal charges over asbestos management
The Department of Justice has announced criminal charges against the School District of Philadelphia. Here's what we know.
Bridgeton warehouse collapse, ammonia leak: All employees accounted for; 2 injured
A collapse and ammonia leak caused lots of damage at a food processing warehouse in Bridgeton, New Jersey Wednesday.
Victims speak out after group attacks, throws liquid on them in Center City
After Philadelphia police released surveillance footage of a group involved in a random attack on two Marine veterans, the victims are speaking out.
Severe weather rips out trees, pulls power lines leaving thousands in the dark
From Philly to Cape May to Doylestown, severe thunderstorms crossed the region with high winds that ripped down trees and power lines, damaging all things in their path and causing an evacuation for safety of the outdoor concert being held on the Jersey shore.
Exotic animals, including a gator, arrive to ACCT Philly in matter of days
While ACCT Philly adroitly manages to provide forever homes to many cats and dogs, but in the last week, the newest residents have scales and feathers, along with the usual fur, making it seem more like a zoo.
South Philly staple Ralph's Italian Restaurant celebrates 125 years
One restaurant in Philadelphia is celebrating an anniversary not many other businesses can boast. They say it’s the oldest family-owned and operated Italian restaurant in the United States and they are marking 125 years.
Philly’s largest city union puts leaders on notice amid threat to strike
The largest union in Philadelphia, comprised of members who handle 911 calls, collect trash and more, is giving city leaders two weeks to reach what they say is a fair wage and better working conditions, or they will strike, having already authorized a strike vote.