Philly School Board approves facilities plan to modernize schools, close 17 others

The School District of Philadelphia Board of Education has approved a $3 billion facilities plan that includes school closures, consolidations and large-scale building upgrades across the city.

Weather Authority: Picture perfect evening
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FOX 29 meteorologist Kathy Orr discusses tomorrow's "Flower Moon" and breaks down the 7-day forecast.

Juvenile charged in Villanova swatting incidents tied to nationwide hoaxes

A juvenile faces federal charges over a wave of false emergency reports that disrupted college campuses nationwide last summer, including one that sparked alarm at Villanova University.

Vote on $3B Philadelphia school facilities proposal expected Thursday

The Philadelphia school board is expected to vote Thursday on a $3B facilities plan that aims to modernize over 150 school buildings, while closing more than a dozen others.

Landmark Upper Darby firehouse hits the market amid funding feud

For decades, Upper Darby Fire Company No. 1 has served West Chester Pike. Now, the firehouse could be sold as a funding dispute with Upper Darby Township escalates.

Weather Authority: Rain on the way
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FOX 29 meteorologist Kathy Orr looks at current conditions and breaks down the 7-day forecast. 

Rain postpones Phillies-Giants game; split doubleheader Thursday

The Philadelphia Phillies announced Wednesday that its game against the San Francisco Giants at Citizens Bank Park has been postponed due to inclement weather.

Don Mattingly: Phillies make history with first father-son, manager-GM combo

With the appointment of baseball legend Don Mattingly as interim manager, he now reports directly to his boss: his son, Phillies General Manager Preston Mattingly.

Philadelphia unveils FIFA World Cup 2026 volunteer uniforms ahead of tournament

Philadelphia’s FIFA World Cup volunteer uniforms are here. Organizers say 3,000 volunteers will help guide fans across the city during the tournament.

Twitch streamer 'Minister Zay' hit by car during faith walk from Philadelphia to California

A cross-country journey of faith and philanthropy hit a terrifying roadblock when a Twitch streamer walking from Philadelphia to California was struck by a car during a live broadcast.