Philadelphia hosts over 400,000 fans during electrifying World Cup matches

After years of planning and preparation, Philadelphia has officially wrapped up its first-ever FIFA Men’s World Cup matches, and by nearly every measure, the city delivered on the world’s biggest stage.

Severe thunderstorms move through the region bringing widespread flash flood threats
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A powerful line of severe thunderstorms is pushing northeast toward Philadelphia, threatening the area with damaging winds and heavy downpours capable of producing one to two inches of rain per hour. A flash flood watch remains in effect through Monday evening as the persistent, humid storm system is expected to bring continuous rain and cooler temperatures in the 70s into Tuesday.

July 4th shootings: 2 dead, 6 others injured across Philadelphia

A violent Fourth of July holiday across Philadelphia left two men dead, and six others injured in a series of separate shootings.

Philadelphia weather: Humid Sunday ahead of severe nighttime storms, flood risks

Sunday may offer a slight break from the scorching heat, but an active stretch of weather is on the horizon for the Delaware Valley, including severe nighttime storms and a flash flooding threat for the Monday evening commute.

Philadelphia breaks 101° streak record: 4th of July Weekend Forecast
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FOX 29 Meteorologist Kathy Orr has the latest in weather as Philadelphia recorded three straight days of 101°F or higher, a first since records began in 1873, according to the NWS.

4th of July forecast: Storms to threaten evening fireworks shows
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4th of July will end with a bang, but it won't be from fireworks! Forecasters expect a cluster of strong storms to move across the Philadelphia area on Saturday night, bringing damaging wind gusts and rumbles of thunder in some places.

Trump administration’s interpretation of slavery under George Washington can be reinstalled

An appeals court ruled Friday that President Donald Trump’s administration can reinstall interpretive panels that critics say whitewash the history of slavery at the site of President George Washington’s home in Philadelphia.

4th of July events canceled in Philadelphia area: Full list

Several 4th of July events in Pennsylvania and New Jersey have been canceled as the area deals with extreme heat and the threat of evening thunderstorms. 

America’s Time Capsule: 56 states and territories contribute artifacts for 250th anniversary

America250 has unveiled the contents of America’s Time Capsule, which features letters, artifacts, and objects from across the country to help tell the story of the United States at its 250th anniversary.

IBEW Local 614 enacts first strike in PECO history

IBEW Local 614 union members went on strike at midnight, marking the first worker's strike in PECO's history. 

Philadelphia weather: 4th of July forecast
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Temperatures will stretch above triple digits on the 4th of July for the third straight day as Philadelphia endures a crippling heat wave. 

LIVE updates: Philadelphia celebrates America's 250th birthday

Philadelphia is ready to celebrate America's 250th birthday! Follow for the latest Independence Day update from around the city.

PECO workers set to strike Saturday at 12:01 a.m. as contract talks stall in Philadelphia

IBEW Local 614, representing Peco Energy workers, announced they will go on strike at 12:01 a.m. Saturday if no contract agreement is reached, citing stalled negotiations and unresolved issues over wages, benefits, and safety.

Philadelphia weather: Friday evening forecast
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FOX 29 meteorologist Scott Williams looks at current conditions and breaks down the 7-day forecast.