Philadelphia’s first World Cup match: What fans should know for Ivory Coast vs. Ecuador

Philadelphia’s World Cup run begins Sunday as Côte d’Ivoire and Ecuador face off at Philadelphia Stadium, with SEPTA and city officials preparing for major crowds in South Philly.

Philadelphia World Cup weather: Match day forecast
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FOX 29 meteorologists Sue Serio and Drew Anderson look at current conditions and break down the forecast for the first FIFA World Cup match in Philly.    

Philadelphia World Cup weather: Heat, storms possible for Ivory Coast vs. Ecuador

Philadelphia’s first World Cup match day brings Côte d’Ivoire vs. Ecuador to Philadelphia Stadium, along with lower 90s, humidity and a late-day storm chance.

Philly police chief responds to claims of aggressive conduct toward LGBTQ community at Pride

Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel spoke Friday about the department’s handling of this year’s Pride events, addressing criticism and outlining steps being taken to improve safety and community relations.

Philadelphia weather: Friday evening forecast
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FOX 29 meteorologist Scott Williams looks at current conditions and breaks down the 7-day forecast. 

Philadelphia opens over 60 pools and spraygrounds for summer 2026: Full list

The City of Philadelphia is opening over 60 public pools on a rolling schedule and operating 115 spraygrounds this summer, with seven pools closed for major capital improvements.

Philadelphia issues Heat Health Emergency as pools, cooling centers open

Philadelphia is experiencing a Heat Health Emergency and Code Red, with high humidity making temperatures feel above 100 degrees, prompting the opening of pools, splash parks, and cooling centers for public relief.

Man armed with tree branch run over by work truck after ripping off door handle: police

Investigators believe a 50-year-old man was armed with a tree branch when he ripped the door handle off a work truck and was run over by the vehicle as it fled overnight in Philadelphia.

Philadelphia weather: Thursday evening forecast
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FOX 29 meteorologist Scott Williams looks at current conditions and breaks down the 7-day forecast. 

FAA grounds drones for World Cup: What Philly, NJ and NY fans need to know

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup officially kicks off on Thursday, the skies above the Northeast’s biggest stadiums and watch parties are going on lockdown.

Philadelphia PD release photos of suspects in killing of Penn State student

Philadelphia Police have released images of two suspects wanted in connection with the killing of Penn State student Billy Schmidt in South Philadelphia over the weekend.