'No Kings Protest': Road closures, SEPTA detours in Philadelphia this weekend

'No Kings Protest': Road closures, SEPTA detours in Philadelphia this weekend

The City of Philadelphia has announced several road closures and changes to public transportation and parking across the city ahead of the “No Kings Protest" set to take place on Saturday.

The City of Philadelphia has announced several road closures and changes to public transportation and parking across the city ahead of the “No Kings Protest" set to take place on Saturday.

Fire that killed 2 young children, 1 adult deliberately set, officials say

Fire that killed 2 young children, 1 adult deliberately set, officials say

Friday morning's fire in Strawberry Mansion tragically claimed the lives of a woman and two young children, officials say. A second woman was injured after jumping from a second-floor windows with a third child in her arms to escape the fire.

Friday morning's fire in Strawberry Mansion tragically claimed the lives of a woman and two young children, officials say. A second woman was injured after jumping from a second-floor windows with a third child in her arms to escape the fire.

Philly’s largest city union puts leaders on notice amid threat to strike

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.

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.

Vandals smash car windows in same Fairmount neighborhood as in 2024

Vandals smash car windows in same Fairmount neighborhood as in 2024

Destruction in Fairmount as police investigate rash of car break-ins and vandalism reports and neighbors are frustrated as this isn’t the first time the neighborhood has been hit by vandals.

Destruction in Fairmount as police investigate rash of car break-ins and vandalism reports and neighbors are frustrated as this isn’t the first time the neighborhood has been hit by vandals.

Mayor Parker $6.8 billion budget passes City Council with focus on housing

Mayor Parker $6.8 billion budget passes City Council with focus on housing

Mayor Cherelle Parker wins approval for her $6.8 billion budget which includes borrowing hundreds of millions of dollars to tackle the city’s housing crisis.

Mayor Cherelle Parker wins approval for her $6.8 billion budget which includes borrowing hundreds of millions of dollars to tackle the city’s housing crisis.

Philly mentoring organization Level Up holds balloon release for two of its own lost to gun violence

Philly mentoring organization Level Up holds balloon release for two of its own lost to gun violence

A devastating blow happened for a West Philly organization working to save our streets. The group is working to move forward after the tragic loss of two of the organization’s members, both of them killed at the hands of gun violence.

A devastating blow happened for a West Philly organization working to save our streets. The group is working to move forward after the tragic loss of two of the organization’s members, both of them killed at the hands of gun violence.

Philadelphia weather: Code Orange Air Quality Alert issued ahead of Thursday heat, haze

Philadelphia weather: Code Orange Air Quality Alert issued ahead of Thursday heat, haze

Thursday is likely to be the hottest day of the day, so far, and with hazy, hot and humid conditions, officials have issued a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for ozone.

Thursday is likely to be the hottest day of the day, so far, and with hazy, hot and humid conditions, officials have issued a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for ozone.

Student honored by graduating class after his death

Student honored by graduating class after his death

An emotional tribute during a Philadelphia high school graduation remembering a passionate student who dreamed of becoming a firefighter, until his life was sadly cut short two years ago happened Wednesday.

An emotional tribute during a Philadelphia high school graduation remembering a passionate student who dreamed of becoming a firefighter, until his life was sadly cut short two years ago happened Wednesday.

Lengthy street repairs have South Philly neighbors speaking out with frustration

Lengthy street repairs have South Philly neighbors speaking out with frustration

A group of South Philadelphia residents tell FOX 29 they’ve had enough of delays and problems in the neighborhood after new water lines were placed.

A group of South Philadelphia residents tell FOX 29 they’ve had enough of delays and problems in the neighborhood after new water lines were placed.

Cause of massive 4-story vacant West Philly apartment building announced

Cause of massive 4-story vacant West Philly apartment building announced

After an investigation officials with the Philadelphia Fire Department have announced a cause of the four-alarm, vacant, four-story apartment building that produced massive flames and smoke Saturday.

After an investigation officials with the Philadelphia Fire Department have announced a cause of the four-alarm, vacant, four-story apartment building that produced massive flames and smoke Saturday.

Man who was mistakenly released from Philadelphia prison recaptured by Marshals

Man who was mistakenly released from Philadelphia prison recaptured by Marshals

A Philadelphia man who pleaded guilty to firing a gun at police in 2023 is back in custody after it was discovered that he was mistakenly released from prison last month.

A Philadelphia man who pleaded guilty to firing a gun at police in 2023 is back in custody after it was discovered that he was mistakenly released from prison last month.