Amtrak service across the Northeast could soon end thanks to SEPTA cuts: officials

Travel options across the Northeast Corridor could soon become much less convenient as impacts from a budget stalemate in Pennsylvania start to escalate.

Officials determine cause of fire that claimed life of boy, 12, in North Philadelphia

Investigators say they have determined an electrical issue caused an apartment fire that claimed the life of a 12-year-old boy in North Philadelphia late last week. 

How Hurricane Erin will impact Jersey shore, Delaware beaches this week
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FOX 29's Scott Williams has a look at the seven-day forecast as well as how Hurricane Erin will have local impacts even as it's expected to stay off the coast as it moves north.

Weather Authority: Monday 10 p.m. forecast
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FOX 29's Kathy Orr predicts the latest in weather including Hurricane Erin and your 7-day forecast.

Family of 12-year-old boy killed in North Philly apartment fire speaks out

A North Philadelphia community held a balloon release Monday in honor of 12-year-old Omari Everett-Mitchell who died in a fire last week.

Weather Authority: Monday 5 p.m. forecast
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FOX 29 Meteorologist Kathy Orr has a full breakdown of the temperatures and possible storms to come this week.

SEPTA ambassadors to assist commuters this week ahead of looming service cuts

SEPTA staffers will be at key transportation hubs across southeastern Pennsylvania this week ahead of a wave of service cuts set to begin next week.

Weather Authority: Monday morning update
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FOX 29's Scott Williams has a look at the cool start to the week and the latest on Hurricane Erin.

Rapper Skrilla arrested during music video shoot in Philadelphia
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Jemille Edwards, better known as the rapper "Skrilla," was arrested on Saturday night in Kensington, according to the Philadelphia Police Department. Police say his arrest came after an officer was shot with Orbeez.

Can my child bring their cell phone to school in Philadelphia this year?

The School District of Philadelphia says students are not permitted to use personal computing devices while inside district buildings.

Weather Authority: Friday 10 p.m. forecast
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FOX 29 Meteorologist Scott Williams details the latest on Hurricane Erin. Plus, Scott has your 7-day forecast.

Weather Authority: Friday 5 p.m. forecast
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FOX 29 Meteorologist Scott Williams breaks down the warm weather to come this weekend.