The 'American Dream' now costs $5.3 million, and your paycheck isn't keeping up

Chasing the "American Dream" now comes with a lifetime price tag of about $5.3 million that is growing faster than the wages of those hoping to achieve it.

Here's what's open and closed on Columbus Day 2026

Columbus Day means a day off for many, with changes to schools, mail, transit and trash pickup for the federal holiday.

Philadelphia weather: Sunday morning forecast
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Hurricane Isaias remnants bring rain Sunday and Monday with temperatures in the 60s and 70s.

Deadly West Philadelphia police ambush suspect to face approx. 80 charges, incl. murder

The suspect arrested after the Saturday morning shooting that killed one Philadelphia Police Department officer and injured one other officer will face approximately 80 charges, the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office announced Saturday. 

10-year veteran Philadelphia police officer dies after West Philly ambush; 2nd officer stable

One Philadelphia police officer has died and a second remains hospitalized after they were ambushed in West Philadelphia. Officials have identified the fallen officer as a 10-year veteran of the department.

Hurricane remnants bring heavy rain and tornado threat to Philadelphia this weekend
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Meteorologist Drew Anderson tracks the severe weather moving into the Philadelphia region. Prepare for a total washout on Sunday as hurricane leftovers bring 2 to 4 inches of heavy rain, wind gusts up to 40 mph, and the potential for localized flooding and isolated tornadoes. The severe weather will clear out just after the Monday morning commute.

Philly weather forecast: Hurricane Isaias remnants bring heavy rain strong wind
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The Philadelphia region will see remnants from Hurricane Isaias bring 1 to 3 inches of rain, gusty winds up to 40 mph, and a chance of weak tornadoes from Sunday into Monday morning.

Man accused of filming person inside Target dressing room in Doylestown: Police

Police in Bucks County are asking for the public’s help identifying a man accused of filming someone while they were changing inside a dressing room at a Target store in Doylestown.

Philadelphia weather: Preparing for Hurricane Isaias
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FOX 29 meteorologist Drew Anderson looks at current conditions and breaks down how Hurricane Isaias will affect the area this weekend. 

Chester County warns of possible measles exposure at multiple pharmacies

If you were at these three Chester County pharmacies on Oct. 4, health officials say you should be on the lookout for measles symptoms.

Anthropic AI test generates fake homicide tip on Philly police website, flagged as spam

Philadelphia Police are alerting the public about a false homicide tip submitted by an Anthropic artificial intelligence model through the PhillyUnsolvedMurders.com website, according to department officials. 

Former President Barack Obama endorses Josh Shapiro for reelection

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro earned the endorsement of former President Barack Obama for reelection in the state's gubernatorial race.