Philadelphia reacts to LeBron James joining Sixers: 'Welcome to Philly'

In a move that shook the basketball world, LeBron James has officially announced he is signing a deal with the Philadelphia 76ers. The announcement sent shockwaves through the city, prompting reactions from his new teammates, Philadelphia legends and state leadership.

'Spider-Man' to the rescue - Helps man in wheelchair cross street

Not all superheroes wear capes—some wear Spider-Man suits. A driver dressed as Spider-Man stopped at a busy Arkansas intersection to help a wheelchair user safely cross the street. Police praised the "web of kindness," and it turns out the good Samaritan was on the way to a superhero event for toddlers.

Pennsylvania added to cyclosporiasis outbreak list with at least 2 dozen cases

A multi-state outbreak of a severe intestinal illness linked to iceberg lettuce has reached Pennsylvania, with at least two dozen cases of cyclosporiasis now confirmed across the state.

Four more states linked to cyclosporiasis outbreak, reports say

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention has added four additional states to the link of U.S. states that have been impacted by the outbreak of cyclosporiasis traced to iceberg lettuce from central Mexico. 

Rat infestation plagues Bensalem community as 'freaked out' residents seek help

A rat infestation, which residents say began about a year ago, has significantly worsened in recent months, prompting desperate pleas for help from local and county officials.

1 juvenile killed, 5 injured after single-vehicle crash on Christopher Columbus Boulevard

Tragedy struck early Friday morning when a vehicle packed with juveniles went airborne off an I-95 ramp in South Philadelphia, claiming the life of one and injuring five others.

Hunt for Florida murder suspect enters second month

The manhunt for murder suspect Isabelle Johnson continues one month after finding human remains.

Hoverboard battery blamed for Mayfair house fire that displaced family of 4

Investigators say a hoverboard is to blame for the early-morning fire that destroyed a home in Mayfair on Thursday. Now, the Red Cross is assisting the family of three.

Philadelphia weather: Thursday evening forecast
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FOX 29 meteorologist Kathy Orr breaks down the 7-day forecast and goes on an amusement park ride in Long Beach Island, New Jersey.

Police wrap up search at Olney home in Eugene Horsch drugs, weapons case

Philadelphia Police say they've wrapped up their weeks-long search at the Olney home of Eugene Horsch on Thursday, as crews continue a drugs and weapons investigation that may also be connected to the disappearance of two women.

New diarrhea-causing parasite outbreak has now sickened 72 people

Federal health officials are investigating a new outbreak involving the diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora, after 72 people were reported sick as of Wednesday.

Bear dies after getting stranded on utility pole in New Mexico

A New Mexico community was in for an unusual sight this week when travelers spotted a bear stranded on top of a utility pole.

Suspect jumps off bridge after police chase

Video captured a Missouri man running across a bridge and diving headfirst off of it after he led deputies on a chase.