Racist text messages referencing slavery raise alarms in Pennsylvania, multiple other states

Racist text messages invoking slavery raised alarm across the country this week after they were sent to Black men, women and students, including middle schoolers, prompting inquiries by the FBI and other agencies.

Transport Workers Union puts potential strike on hold, continue talks with SEPTA

SEPTA and union workers are negotiating, and the two sides are reporting there will be no strike at midnight, due to progress made in negotiations.

Video: Store clerk speaks out after stopping armed robbery attempt

Surveillance video shows a store clerk in West Philly going up against an armed robber and surviving the ordeal, while kicking the robber out.

Video: Armed robbery attempt stopped by brave store clerk fighting back
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Surveillance video obtained by FOX 29 shows a store owner in Southwest Philly in the fight of his life, going up against an armed robber and coming out on top.

Man wanted after child sexually assaulted in Center City: police

Have you seen this man? Philadelphia police are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating a man wanted for sexually assaulting a child in Center City last weekend.

Man wanted after child sexually assaulted in Center City
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Have you seen this man? Philadelphia police are asking for the public?s help in identifying and locating a man wanted for sexually assaulting a child in Center City last weekend.

Police find missing woman's body in Fox Chase; person of interest sought
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The Philadelphia Police Department is continuing to investigate after they say a missing woman's body was found in Fox Chase Thursday. Sources say detectives believe the victim's 29-year-old alleged boyfriend is a person of interest.

Inside PA Conference for Women featuring Martha Stewart, Sheryl Lee Ralph, and Dawn Staley

After Vice President Kamala Harris lost against Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election, women are sharing their thoughts as they gather in Philadelphia for the Pennsylvania Conference for Women.

76 Place new details: Committee hearings scheduled for proposed Sixers arena

The Philadelphia City Council will host eight days of hearings throughout the month of November and into early December on the proposed new Sixers arena, 76 Place. Here's what you need to know.

Inside the PA Conference for Women in Philadelphia
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After Vice President Kamala Harris lost against Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election, women are sharing their thoughts as they gather in Philadelphia for the Pennsylvania Conference for Women.

SEPTA, union continue contract talks while parents, Philly schools scramble to find alternatives
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Many students in Philly schools rely on SEPTA to get them back and forth, along with commuters, who are all waiting for SEPTA and its' largest union to reach an agreement on contract talks.

McCormick unseats Senator Bob Casey in US Senate race
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Hedge fund CEO Dave McCormick has unseated Senator Bob Casey in the race for U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania, the AP calls. A recount may be triggered, by Pa. law, as some votes have not been counted.

Dry conditions worsen, crops in danger | FOX Weather Philly
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Dr. David Robinson, NJ State Climatologist Rutgers University, discusses the extremely dry conditions across the entire region, including and especially in southern New Jersey. Particular crops are in danger over the winter if the area doesn?t begin to receive soaking rain.