Department of Interior appeals order to restore slavery exhibit at Independence Mall

The Department of the Interior is appealing a federal judge's order to immediately restore the slavery exhibit at the President's House site in Independence Mall, Philadelphia, after its removal by the National Park Service.

Parents, teachers question Philadelphia plan to close 20 schools

The School District of Philadelphia is considering a $2.8 billion facilities plan that could close 20 schools, prompting community concerns discussed at a recent town hall.

Driver survives after truck plunges into Delaware River: police

A 47-year-old man was hospitalized after police say he crashed his truck through metal barriers and into the Delaware River on Tuesday afternoon.

New Mexico mother accused of drowning newborn in portable toilet after giving birth

A New Mexico woman is facing charges after she allegedly gave birth in a portable toilet and then killed the newborn by drowning them in the holding tank.

Man arrested after running toward US Capitol with loaded shotgun, police say

A man was arrested outside the U.S. Capitol building on Tuesday after bringing a loaded shotgun onto the premises, U.S. Capitol Police say.

Weather Authority: 90% chance of rain this Friday
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FOX 29 Meteorologist Kathy Orr details the precipitation to expect this week into the weekend. 

Reverend Jesse Jackson: remembering his life and legacy
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Civil rights icon, activist, and two-time presidential candidate Rev. Jesse Jackson has died at the age of 84.

SPS Technologies fire in Abington: one year later, new facility planned by 2028

One year after a large fire broke out at SPS Technologies in Abington Township, the company is building a new state-of-the-art aerospace facility. Here's what we know about next steps.

Rhode Island hockey rink shooting: What we know

A gunman killed his ex-wife and adult son during a high school hockey game at a Rhode Island ice rink Monday afternoon.

Judge orders slavery exhibit must be restored at President's House in Philadelphia

A federal judge has ordered the Department of the Interior to immediately restore slavery exhibits at the President’s House site in Philadelphia's Independence National Historical Park.

Firefighters past and present urged to register with the CDC's National Firefighter Registry for Cancer

Due to the nature of the job, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) says firefighters have a higher risk of being diagnosed with cancer. The National Firefighter Registry (NFR) for Cancer is working to better understand the link between firefighting and cancer and is asking firefighters past and present to join the NFR.

Nancy Guthrie disappearance: no DNA match to recovered glove
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Asher Redd reports from Tucson, Arizona about the latest developments in the Nancy Guthrie disappearance case and Jenn Frederick shares an update from the Pima County Sheriff's Department.

Bruce Springsteen's tour is coming to Philadelphia this spring

Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band will take the stage at the Xfinity Mobile Arena on May 8 as part of their “Land of Hope And Dreams American Tour."

How much you need to be middle class in Pennsylvania, NJ and Delaware

A recent study revealed the lowest income needed to be considered middle class in each state. Do you qualify in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware?