Rat birth control? PETA urges Philadelphia to use contraceptive to curb rodent problem
Could Philadelphia start using birth control to curb the local rat population? Animal advocates say similar programs have been effective in other big cities like Baltimore and New York.
Could Philadelphia start using birth control to curb the local rat population? Animal advocates say similar programs have been effective in other big cities like Baltimore and New York.
Armed parent stops gunman in deadly Oregon elementary school shooting
An armed bystander who chased down and fatally shot a teenage gunman inside an Oregon elementary school Thursday has been identified as a local father of two children who attend the school, according to family members and officials.
An armed bystander who chased down and fatally shot a teenage gunman inside an Oregon elementary school Thursday has been identified as a local father of two children who attend the school, according to family members and officials.
NOAA releases official US Winter Outlook: What it means for you
A powerful El Niño could bring a warmer and wetter winter to much of the U.S. Here's where.
A powerful El Niño could bring a warmer and wetter winter to much of the U.S. Here's where.
Women charged after child allegedly suffers burns to feet at Mississippi daycare
Two women were arrested after a child allegedly suffered burns to the feet at a Lafayette County, Mississippi, daycare.
Two women were arrested after a child allegedly suffered burns to the feet at a Lafayette County, Mississippi, daycare.
Threats prompt lockdowns, evacuations at 3 Philadelphia schools
Three Philadelphia schools conducted lockdowns and evacuations Friday after police say they each received threatening calls from the same caller.
Three Philadelphia schools conducted lockdowns and evacuations Friday after police say they each received threatening calls from the same caller.
Watch: Receptionist admits eating traveler’s DoorDash order
A traveler confronted an apartment building receptionist after discovering she had allegedly eaten his DoorDash order while he slept.
A traveler confronted an apartment building receptionist after discovering she had allegedly eaten his DoorDash order while he slept.
FBI investigating letters with 'suspicious substances' sent to congressional, election offices
Federal agencies are investigating after several congressional and state election offices across the country received mail containing suspicious substances, according to officials.
Federal agencies are investigating after several congressional and state election offices across the country received mail containing suspicious substances, according to officials.
New Orleans jail worker sentenced for helping 10 inmates escape through toilet hole
A New Orleans jail custodian was sentenced to 2½ years in prison after pleading guilty to helping clear the way for 10 inmates who escaped through a hole behind a toilet in May 2025.
A New Orleans jail custodian was sentenced to 2½ years in prison after pleading guilty to helping clear the way for 10 inmates who escaped through a hole behind a toilet in May 2025.
Plymouth Township data center plan draws neighbor concerns over noise, emissions
Plymouth Township residents gathered Monday for a zoning board hearing about a proposed two million square foot data center at the former steel plant site on Conshohocken Road.
Plymouth Township residents gathered Monday for a zoning board hearing about a proposed two million square foot data center at the former steel plant site on Conshohocken Road.
Mother dies days after Kensington fire claimed life of girl, 5
Days after a fire in Kensington claimed the life of a 5-year-old girl, officials say her mother has now died from her injuries.
Days after a fire in Kensington claimed the life of a 5-year-old girl, officials say her mother has now died from her injuries.
Friday forecast: Cold front to bring evening storms
FOX 29's Sue Serio has a look at the weather whiplash that will impact the area Friday before a very seasonal weekend.
FOX 29's Sue Serio has a look at the weather whiplash that will impact the area Friday before a very seasonal weekend.
Horse farm owner gets life in prison for boyfriend's murder after claiming self-defense
The Florida woman accused of killing her boyfriend and burying him in a shallow grave was found guilty of his murder.
The Florida woman accused of killing her boyfriend and burying him in a shallow grave was found guilty of his murder.
Oregon school shooting victims: What we know
The victims killed in Thursday's tragic shooting included three children, ages 5, 8 and 11, and one teacher, Bend officials confirmed.
The victims killed in Thursday's tragic shooting included three children, ages 5, 8 and 11, and one teacher, Bend officials confirmed.
Mom accused of driving car off cliff with young kids inside, faces DUI, child neglect charge
Investigators say a Tennessee mother is facing charges after she allegedly drove her vehicle off a cliff with her two young kids inside.
Investigators say a Tennessee mother is facing charges after she allegedly drove her vehicle off a cliff with her two young kids inside.
Philadelphia weather: Severe weather threat for tomorrow
FOX 29 meteorologist Scott Williams looks at current conditions and breaks down the 7-day forecast ahead of potential storms tomorrow evening.
FOX 29 meteorologist Scott Williams looks at current conditions and breaks down the 7-day forecast ahead of potential storms tomorrow evening.
Oregon school shooting: 3 children, 1 teacher killed, 16-year-old suspect killed by community member
Three children and one adult were killed after a shooting at an Oregon elementary school on Thursday. The suspect is also dead.
Three children and one adult were killed after a shooting at an Oregon elementary school on Thursday. The suspect is also dead.
Horsch investigation: Medical examiner called to Chew Avenue home
Law enforcement sources confirmed to FOX 29 that the Medical Examiner's Office was called to the Olney home of Eugene Horsch on Thursday, as crews continue excavating the property.
Law enforcement sources confirmed to FOX 29 that the Medical Examiner's Office was called to the Olney home of Eugene Horsch on Thursday, as crews continue excavating the property.
NJ deputy attorney general charged with using AI to make, distribute child sex abuse material
Brian Fitzgerald, a Deputy Attorney General for the state of New Jersey, was arrested and charged with using AI to create child sexual abuse material, according to officials.
Brian Fitzgerald, a Deputy Attorney General for the state of New Jersey, was arrested and charged with using AI to create child sexual abuse material, according to officials.
Fatal crash at 19th and Lombard Center City prompts calls for traffic reforms
Cyclists and pedestrians say they avoid Lombard Street, fearful for their safety.
Cyclists and pedestrians say they avoid Lombard Street, fearful for their safety.
Gymnastics coach sentenced to 90 years for secretly recording girls
A former youth gymnastics coach has been sentenced to 90 years in prison for secretly recording young girls. Here's what to know.
A former youth gymnastics coach has been sentenced to 90 years in prison for secretly recording young girls. Here's what to know.