FIFA plans July 4 celebration for France-Paraguay World Cup match at Philadelphia Stadium

Philadelphia’s World Cup match on July 4 is getting a major Independence Day celebration, with Idina Menzel, The Roots, DJ Jazzy Jeff, a flyover and fan safety measures planned at Philadelphia Stadium.

Bristol Township home damaged after e-bike battery explodes, residents escape

Fire crews responded to a fire inside a Bristol Township home Friday morning after officials say an e-bike battery exploded. One homeowner suffered minor injuries while dragging the burning bike outside.

Big Boy, the largest operating steam train, coming to Philadelphia on July 4th

The largest operating steam train known as ‘Big Boy’ will visit Philadelphia on the 4th of July, drawing thousands of train enthusiasts to the city to see the historic locomotive.

Delaware County boy surprised with World Cup tickets after injury sidelines summer

A nine-year-old boy from Delaware County who broke his arm and needed surgery was surprised with tickets to the July 4 World Cup match between France and Paraguay at Philadelphia Stadium, according to Philadelphia Soccer 2026.

Extreme heat continues Friday, triple digit temps on tap for 4th of July
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Record-breaking heat will continue on Friday with temperatures again slated to reach 104 degrees. The sweltering hot temperatures will remain on 4th of July before a noticeable cooldown next week.

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

Philadelphia weather: Hottest day of the year
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FOX 29 meteorologist Scott Williams breaks down the extreme heat that the Philadelphia region is currently experiencing and looks ahead at the conditions for the city's America 250 celebration. 

Father charged after 14-month-old found dead in car in Lower Nazareth

A Northampton County father is facing charges after prosecutors say his 14-month-old daughter was found dead in the backseat of his car last month.

Salute to Independence Semiquincentennial Parade: Route, road closures, and more

The Salute to Independence Semiquincentennial Parade will roll through Center City on Friday as Philadelphia celebrates America's 250th anniversary. The parade will feature 50 marching bands, over a dozen floats and more!

Record-breaking temperatures to roast Philadelphia ahead of 4th of July

Record-breaking temperatures will roast the Philadelphia area on Thursday and Friday, and reach above triple digits on the 4th of July.

Extreme heat forces Philadelphia to adjust 4th of July celebrations

An oppressive heat wave will roast Philadelphia on the 4th of July, forcing city leaders to make adjustments to planned celebrations happening in the city ahead of America's 250th birthday.

Philadelphia heat wave: Record-breaking triple digit temperatures start Thursday
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Record-breaking temperatures will roast the Philadelphia area over the next three days, with highs expected to exceed 100 degrees into the 4th of July weekend.

Teen arrested in Colorado, charged with murder of Penn State student; second suspect at-large

Azzubair Outen-Fleming was arrested in Colorado Wednesday and charged with the murder of 22-year-old Billy Schmidt. Authorities are still searching for the second suspect, 16-year-old Kaiseem Smith.