Philadelphia prepares for massive summer of World Cup, America 250 events
Philadelphia health officials say they are preparing for one of the city’s biggest tourism summers ever, with hundreds of thousands of visitors expected for the World Cup, MLB All-Star Game and America 250 events. Officials say their plans include extra cooling centers near major event areas, expanded air quality alerts in multiple languages, food safety inspections and disease monitoring. The city is also preparing a mobile wastewater testing unit to help detect infectious diseases early.
Philadelphia health officials say they are preparing for one of the city’s biggest tourism summers ever, with hundreds of thousands of visitors expected for the World Cup, MLB All-Star Game and America 250 events. Officials say their plans include extra cooling centers near major event areas, expanded air quality alerts in multiple languages, food safety inspections and disease monitoring. The city is also preparing a mobile wastewater testing unit to help detect infectious diseases early.
TOP STORIES | Dog attack injures Philly children; city prepares for summer events
FOX 29’s top stories include a mother speaking out after a dog attack left her two children injured in Philadelphia. She says her daughter helped protect her younger brother before both children were treated at CHOP and released. Also, Philadelphia health officials are preparing for a packed summer of major events, including the World Cup, MLB All-Star Game and America 250 celebrations, with plans focused on heat safety, food inspections, air quality alerts and disease monitoring.
FOX 29’s top stories include a mother speaking out after a dog attack left her two children injured in Philadelphia. She says her daughter helped protect her younger brother before both children were treated at CHOP and released. Also, Philadelphia health officials are preparing for a packed summer of major events, including the World Cup, MLB All-Star Game and America 250 celebrations, with plans focused on heat safety, food inspections, air quality alerts and disease monitoring.
Lessen The Loads: Pottstown women clean 1,000 pounds of PGA laundry nightly
Two Pottstown moms, co-founders of Lessen The Loads, are handling laundry services for staff at the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club, operating through a home-based network.
Two Pottstown moms, co-founders of Lessen The Loads, are handling laundry services for staff at the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club, operating through a home-based network.
Mom speaks out after dog attacks her 2 children in Fairhill, Philadelphia
Two children in Philadelphia were attacked by a neighbor's dog, with the older sister protecting her younger brother; both are expected to recover.
Two children in Philadelphia were attacked by a neighbor's dog, with the older sister protecting her younger brother; both are expected to recover.
Pottstown business led by moms takes on laundry for PGA Championship at Aronimink
Two Pottstown moms, co-founders of Lessen The Loads, are handling laundry services for staff at the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club, operating through a home-based network.
Two Pottstown moms, co-founders of Lessen The Loads, are handling laundry services for staff at the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club, operating through a home-based network.
Dog euthanized after attacking 2 kids outside Fairhill home in Philadelphia; Mom speaks out
Two children in Philadelphia were attacked by a neighbor's dog, with the older sister protecting her younger brother; both are expected to recover.
Two children in Philadelphia were attacked by a neighbor's dog, with the older sister protecting her younger brother; both are expected to recover.
Over 38 pounds of suspected meth seized; 5 charged in South Jersey, Philly drug trafficking bust
Five members of a drug trafficking organization operating in southern New Jersey and Philadelphia, including two Jamaican nationals, were arrested and charged with conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, fentanyl, and cocaine.
Five members of a drug trafficking organization operating in southern New Jersey and Philadelphia, including two Jamaican nationals, were arrested and charged with conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, fentanyl, and cocaine.
Why a fleet of self-driving Waymo SUVs flooded a quiet Atlanta street
Videos captured more than a dozen autonomous Waymo self-driving SUVs entering and turning around on a dead-end Atlanta street.
Videos captured more than a dozen autonomous Waymo self-driving SUVs entering and turning around on a dead-end Atlanta street.
1 charged after 14-year-old girl killed in accidental shooting in Upper Darby home: police
A 14-year-old girl was fatally shot in her Upper Darby, Delaware County home in what police believe was an accidental shooting involving children playing with a gun.
A 14-year-old girl was fatally shot in her Upper Darby, Delaware County home in what police believe was an accidental shooting involving children playing with a gun.
Supreme Court rejects bid to restore Virginia's redistricting map favoring Democrats
The Supreme Court has rejected Virginia’s bid to restore a congressional map that would have given Democrats a chance to pick up four seats.
The Supreme Court has rejected Virginia’s bid to restore a congressional map that would have given Democrats a chance to pick up four seats.
Philadelphia ramps up health plans for summer events
Philadelphia health officials are preparing for a major summer tourism season with extensive plans for public health and safety during large events.
Philadelphia health officials are preparing for a major summer tourism season with extensive plans for public health and safety during large events.
Stray bullet hits 25-year-old woman inside North Philly home
A 25-year-old woman is recovering after being shot in the leg by a stray bullet that entered her home around 3:00 a.m. Thursday in North Philadelphia, according to police. Officers say the shooter was outside firing into the air when the bullet went through the wall, injuring the woman as she was getting ready for bed.
A 25-year-old woman is recovering after being shot in the leg by a stray bullet that entered her home around 3:00 a.m. Thursday in North Philadelphia, according to police. Officers say the shooter was outside firing into the air when the bullet went through the wall, injuring the woman as she was getting ready for bed.
3 charged in takedown of multi-million dollar Philadelphia fentanyl ring
Prosecutors say a fentanyl trafficking operation was "in full swing" when agents busted into a home in Northeast Philadelphia that served as the headquarters for a massive, cross-state fentanyl ring.
Prosecutors say a fentanyl trafficking operation was "in full swing" when agents busted into a home in Northeast Philadelphia that served as the headquarters for a massive, cross-state fentanyl ring.
Mr. Ginger, smallest and youngest rescued Sloth World sloth, has died, zoo says
Mr. Ginger, the youngest and smallest sloth rescued from Sloth World Orlando and brought to the Central Florida Zoo, has died, the zoo said. He was humanely euthanized on Friday afternoon, FOX 35 has learned.
Mr. Ginger, the youngest and smallest sloth rescued from Sloth World Orlando and brought to the Central Florida Zoo, has died, the zoo said. He was humanely euthanized on Friday afternoon, FOX 35 has learned.
Actor Taye Diggs crashes Philadelphia Live!
Actor Taye Diggs crashes Philadelphia Live with Jenn Frederick.
Actor Taye Diggs crashes Philadelphia Live with Jenn Frederick.
Woman hit by stray bullet while inside North Philadelphia home: police
A woman is recovering after being hit by a stray bullet while inside a North Philadelphia home early Friday morning, police say.
A woman is recovering after being hit by a stray bullet while inside a North Philadelphia home early Friday morning, police say.
3 charged in takedown of multi-million dollar Philadelphia fentanyl ring
Prosecutors say a fentanyl trafficking operation was "in full swing" when agents busted into a home in Northeast Philadelphia that served as the headquarters for a massive, cross-state fentanyl ring.
Prosecutors say a fentanyl trafficking operation was "in full swing" when agents busted into a home in Northeast Philadelphia that served as the headquarters for a massive, cross-state fentanyl ring.
Over 2M doses of fentanyl seized during takedown of Philadelphia drug ring
Prosecutors in Philadelphia announced on Friday the takedown of a massive fentanyl trafficking ring, resulting in three arrests and over millions of doses of fentanyl seized.
Prosecutors in Philadelphia announced on Friday the takedown of a massive fentanyl trafficking ring, resulting in three arrests and over millions of doses of fentanyl seized.