France presents 100-year-old WWII veteran with its highest honor at Philadelphia Navy Yard

100-year-old World War II veteran Corporal Benjamin Berry fought the Nazis on the Beaches of Normandy and the Battle of the Bulge at just 18 years old. Now, he's being honored by the French government with its highest honor, the Legion of Honor.

Sisters in Kensington feed, clothe those in need with love, dignity

One of the city’s top priorities has been to find a solution to clean up Kensington. Right in the heart of Kensington, among all the drug addiction, homelessness and mental health issues, there is Sarnelli House.

Watch: Wildlife rehabber wears fox mask to feed rescued kit

Adorable video from a Virginia wildlife rescue center shows just how hard they work to make sure wild animals don't associate humans with food.

Special needs prom event a night to remember in Northeast Philly

One Philadelphia charity is doing something extra special to celebrate those with special needs. It was a night to remember as a prom event was held at Archbishop Ryan High School.

Colorado dog missing for 10 days found trapped in snow just feet from home

On the morning of Feb. 22, Pepper, a 6-year-old Bernese/black lab mix, went missing from her home in Blue River, Colorado. After an expansive search, Pepper was found 10 days later not far from where she went missing.

Special Stars cheerleading team gear up for big championship in Florida

Meet the Special Stars! A Lehigh Valley cheerleading team geared toward those with special needs is headed to a big cheer competition in Florida.

Leap Day baby born to mother also born on a Leap Day

"This is probably the best birthday I’ve had in memory, and she is the most precious birthday gift I could imagine."

Boathouse Row lights preview ahead of iconic Philly landmark relighting
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Philadelphia?s iconic Boathouse Row lights return Thursday, after an entire year of going dark for maintenance and FOX 29 got a sneak peak of the changes and upgrades.

Jason, Travis Kelce give back in memory of Philadelphia Eagles fan who died from cancer

One day before Jason Kelce announced his retirement, he and Travis Kelce attended a touching fundraising event in support of a Philly fan who passed away from colorectal cancer in 2023.

Legally blind student defies odds, gets accepted into veterinarian school

A Texas student defied expectations by gaining acceptance into the Texas Tech University School of Veterinary Medicine. Born prematurely with limited vision, Faith Snapp sees her blindness not as a barrier but as a challenge to overcome.

March Napness: Contest underway to find the sleepiest sanctuary bear

You’ve heard of March Madness and Fat Bear Week, but are you ready for March Napness? As hibernating season comes to an end, the search is on for the sleepiest sanctuary bear.

Leap Year Babies: Philadelphia, NJ families welcome bundles of joy into the world

Three babies were welcomed to the world on Leap Day at three different Jefferson Health hospitals, along with three babies in South Jersey, delivered by a doctor celebrating his 13th birthday, due to his Leap Year birthday.

New Jersey welcomes Leap Year babies
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February 29 only comes around every four years, and one doctor in South Jersey likes to spend his leap birthday delivering babies.

Oklahoma 100-year-old celebrates '25th’ birthday on Leap Day

“Actually, I’ll be 24 and 7/8ths,” Mary Lea Forsythe said in an interview with People Magazine. “There’s no 29th in three out of four years and I have a good time with that.”

Watch: Couple marries in hospital room after going into early labor

Brandon and Sara Perry didn't let her water breaking stop them from tying the knot just nine hours before baby Oliver arrived. See the adorable hospital room ceremony.

At concert, Drake gives $100K to fan who just finished chemo

A Drake fan who just finished chemotherapy and almost didn’t make it to his Nashville concert got the surprise of a lifetime - and so did Drake's manager.