Philadelphia enjoys brief warmth before evening chill surprises residents

A sunny, warm Saturday drew crowds to Philadelphia’s parks and river paths, but by evening temperatures dropped sharply, leaving many reaching for jackets as chilly winds rolled in.

10‑year‑old NE Philly medical jet crash survivor rings bell at Sixers game

Ten‑year-old Ramesses Vazquez‑Viana, a survivor of last year’s Northeast Philadelphia medical jet crash, rang the ceremonial bell before the Sixers game Friday night.

Weather Authority: Warm spring weather kicks off April weekend in Philadelphia
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A beautiful start to the first weekend of April brings warm temperatures and sunshine across the Philadelphia region. Meteorologists say highs could reach around 80 degrees Saturday, with plenty of sun and comfortable conditions throughout the day. The warm weather is giving the area an early taste of summer. Looking ahead, conditions change for Easter Sunday, with cooler temperatures, clouds and rain expected. Organizers have already canceled the annual South Street Easter Promenade parade due to the forecast, though a fashion show will still take place indoors. Plus, travel tips for the busy holiday weekend and a look at events happening across the region.

PECO workers in Philly threaten strike as contract talks stall with IBEW Local 614

The Philadelphia union representing roughly 1,500 PECO workers is at the bargaining table trying to reach a contract deal with the biggest power company in the region.

Weather Authority: A beautiful weekend ahead
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FOX 29 meteorologist Drew Anderson breaks down what to expect this weekend and looks at the 7-day forecast. 

Chosen 300 Ministries provide meals, groceries and free haircuts in Philly on Good Friday

Chosen 300 Ministries in Philadelphia provided extra support on Good Friday, including meals, free haircuts, and groceries, to help the community during the Easter season.

Weather Authority: Dramatic temperature drop
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FOX 29 meteorologist Scott Williams takes a look at the current conditions and breaks down the 7-day forecast.  

US Army's top uniformed officer asked to step down amid ongoing Iran war

Representatives from 35 nations gathered Thursday morning to discuss diplomatic solutions in reopening the strait, while the U.N. is looking to use 'all necessary measures' to continue shipping.

3-year-old boy suffers self-inflicted gunshot wound at South Philly apartment

A 3-year-old boy is fighting for his life after police say he suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head at a Philadelphia Housing Authority apartment late Wednesday night in the city's Grays Ferry neighborhood.

Artemis II live tracker: NASA astronauts lift off from Florida on moon mission

Artemis II lifted off from Launch Pad 39B at Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Wednesday, sending four astronauts on a 10-day mission into deep space, around the moon, and back to Earth.

Weather Authority: Record-breaking warmth
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FOX 29 meteorologist Kathy Orr discusses today's summer-like weather and breaks down the 7-day forecast. 

17 arrested in drug trafficking ring run out of North Philly coffee shop: AG

'Operation Cocaine and Coffee' resulted in the arrests of 17 people allegedly connected to a drug trafficking ring that was partially run out of a North Philadelphia coffee shop.