Philly residents moving forward with July 4th barbeques despite no trash service
You might have seen it or smelled it. Trash is piling up across the city and as the holiday weekend rapidly approaches, residents are saying they are still planning to celebrate in the birthplace of America, no matter what.
You might have seen it or smelled it. Trash is piling up across the city and as the holiday weekend rapidly approaches, residents are saying they are still planning to celebrate in the birthplace of America, no matter what.
Weather Authority: 10 p.m. Wednesday forecast
FOX 29 Weather Authority 10 p.m. Wednesday forecast.
FOX 29 Weather Authority 10 p.m. Wednesday forecast.
Threats of towers of trash won?t deter residents from celebrating
Despite the many unsightly bags of trash on Philly streets, based on the District Council 33 strike against the city, residents are determined to celebrate the July 4th holiday.
Despite the many unsightly bags of trash on Philly streets, based on the District Council 33 strike against the city, residents are determined to celebrate the July 4th holiday.
‘Red, White and Blue To-Do’ festivities kick off in Old City despite on-going strike
The rain held off as a sea of red, white, and blue, accompanied by festive floats and patriotic music, paraded across Independence Mall this morning. It was part of the Historic District’s second annual Red, White & Blue To-Do Celebration.
The rain held off as a sea of red, white, and blue, accompanied by festive floats and patriotic music, paraded across Independence Mall this morning. It was part of the Historic District’s second annual Red, White & Blue To-Do Celebration.
Private contractors offer trash removal services amid District Council 33 strike
Private contractors are advertising their services for trash removal on social media and putting their cell phone numbers out in the community, as District Council 33 remains on strike.
Private contractors are advertising their services for trash removal on social media and putting their cell phone numbers out in the community, as District Council 33 remains on strike.
Private contractors offer trash removal amid DC 33 strike
Private contractors are advertising their services for trash removal on social media and putting their cell phone numbers out in the community, as District Council 33 remains on strike.
Private contractors are advertising their services for trash removal on social media and putting their cell phone numbers out in the community, as District Council 33 remains on strike.
Weather Authority: 5 p.m. Wednesday forecast
FOX 29 Weather Authority 5 p.m. Wednesday forecast.
FOX 29 Weather Authority 5 p.m. Wednesday forecast.
4th of July festivities begin in Philly amid strike
The rain held off as a sea of red, white, and blue, accompanied by festive floats and patriotic music, paraded across Independence Mall this morning. It was part of the Historic District?s second annual Red, White & Blue To-Do Celebration.
The rain held off as a sea of red, white, and blue, accompanied by festive floats and patriotic music, paraded across Independence Mall this morning. It was part of the Historic District?s second annual Red, White & Blue To-Do Celebration.
July 4th fireworks: How to stay safe during the holiday weekend
As the 4th of July nears, safety becomes more of a concern. Here are some safety tips for the busy holiday weekend:
As the 4th of July nears, safety becomes more of a concern. Here are some safety tips for the busy holiday weekend:
Philadelphia strike: No deal as negotiations resume and DC 33 strike enters third day
District Council 33 and Philadelphia leaders met at the negotiating table on Wednesday as the two sides continue to try to hammer out a new contract that will bring a crippling strike to an end before the Fourth of July weekend.
District Council 33 and Philadelphia leaders met at the negotiating table on Wednesday as the two sides continue to try to hammer out a new contract that will bring a crippling strike to an end before the Fourth of July weekend.
Man stabs backhoe tire after asking Philadelphia utility worker 'Why aren't you striking?': police
Investigators say a 59-year-old man injured his hand while stabbing a Philadelphia Gas Works backhoe tire after asking a utility worker why he wasn't on strike.
Investigators say a 59-year-old man injured his hand while stabbing a Philadelphia Gas Works backhoe tire after asking a utility worker why he wasn't on strike.
Cursive writing could become mandatory in Pennsylvania schools
Last week, the Pennsylvania House passed a bill that would require cursive handwriting to be taught in all public and private elementary schools across the state.
Last week, the Pennsylvania House passed a bill that would require cursive handwriting to be taught in all public and private elementary schools across the state.
Pennsylvania House approves educational cursive writing bill
Last week, the Pennsylvania House passed a bill that would require cursive handwriting to be taught in all public and private elementary schools across the state.
Last week, the Pennsylvania House passed a bill that would require cursive handwriting to be taught in all public and private elementary schools across the state.
Man shot dead outside Philadelphia lounge; suspect arrested after pursuit: police
One man is dead, and another is in police custody, after a shooting erupted in Philadelphia's Nicetown neighborhood early Wednesday morning.
One man is dead, and another is in police custody, after a shooting erupted in Philadelphia's Nicetown neighborhood early Wednesday morning.
Philadelphia weather: Rain tapers off to set stage for perfect Fourth of July weekend
Drenching rain that soaked the Philadelphia-area overnight will taper off on Wednesday morning to set the stage for a picture-perfect Fourth of July weekend.
Drenching rain that soaked the Philadelphia-area overnight will taper off on Wednesday morning to set the stage for a picture-perfect Fourth of July weekend.
Man shot to death in Nicetown as suspect taken into custody
One man is dead, and another is in police custody, after a shooting erupted in Philadelphia's Nicetown neighborhood early Wednesday morning.
One man is dead, and another is in police custody, after a shooting erupted in Philadelphia's Nicetown neighborhood early Wednesday morning.
Weather Authority: Wednesday forecast
FOX 29's Scott Williams has your Wednesday forecast.
FOX 29's Scott Williams has your Wednesday forecast.
Heavy rains cause chaos in Berks County for second day
Berks County was hit especially hard Tuesday, with so much rain making many roads impassable, while some had to be rescued from their homes, due to the deluge of rising water.
Berks County was hit especially hard Tuesday, with so much rain making many roads impassable, while some had to be rescued from their homes, due to the deluge of rising water.
PHL grapples with striking workers, storm delays, uptick in holiday travel: tips to remain patient
Philly International is facing a perfect storm of challenges as travelers head out for the Fourth of July holiday, on top of unionized airport workers on strike and bad weather causing flight disruptions, the airport is grappling with significant hurdles.
Philly International is facing a perfect storm of challenges as travelers head out for the Fourth of July holiday, on top of unionized airport workers on strike and bad weather causing flight disruptions, the airport is grappling with significant hurdles.
Weather Authority: 10 p.m. Tuesday forecast
FOX 29 Weather Authority 10 p.m. Tuesday forecast.
FOX 29 Weather Authority 10 p.m. Tuesday forecast.