Xavier Taylor honored by Trenton Thunder after he was critically injured before youth game

The Maple Shade community continued to throw their support behind Xavier Taylor Thursday as he was honored at a Trenton Thunder game. The 12-year-old was critically injured when he was hit by a ball before a youth baseball game last week.

FIFA World Cup preparations continue across Philadelphia as countdown hits 1 week

With one week to go before the FIFA World Cup begins, Philadelphia is seeing banners on the streets, new hospitality hubs and preparations for the 39-day Fan Fest at Lemon Hill.

Philadelphia heat wave brings severe weather threat
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Before summer even starts, the Philadelphia area is already in the midst of its second heat wave of 2026. The heat comes with a severe weather threat this weekend, as well as air quality impacts. 

Watch: Truck-driving preacher helps thwart alleged kidnapping

A woman was out for a walk when a man came from behind, handcuffed her and forced her into a car. Her dramatic escape was caught on dashboard camera.

City Council preliminarily approves Mayor Parker's $7B budget, kills proposed tax on rideshare

Philadelphia City Council approved Mayor Cherelle Parker's $7B budget on Thursday, but rejected a controversial proposed taxes on rideshare apps, delivery services, and hotels/short-term rentals.

Weather Authority: Another heat wave begins
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Temperatures are expected to stay in the low to mid 90s through the weekend, bringing the second heat wave of the season.

Kennedy Center begins scrubbing Trump’s name following federal court ruling

The Kennedy Center has started the process of stripping President Donald Trump’s name from its branding following a major defeat in federal court, according to a report from The Associated Press.

Philadelphia weather: Thursday evening forecast
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FOX 29 meteorologist Kathy Orr looks at current conditions from down the shore and breaks down the 7-day forecast. 

Heat map: Here's who's least likely to have air conditioning

As summer temperatures climb, new Census Bureau data reveals that access to air conditioning isn't equal across all counties.

Frontier passengers tackle man who allegedly choked off-duty flight attendant, tried to open door mid-flight

Federal officials have filed charges against the man accused of assaulting a flight attendant and trying to escape a Frontier Airlines plane before passengers pinned him down while the plane was en route to Chicago earlier this week. 

4 sought in North Philadelphia shooting that killed 1, injured 4

Investigators in Philadelphia are searching for four people for their alleged involvement in a shooting late last month that left one person dead and four others hurt.

Airport suspect packed explosive device for flight, caught with cryptic message on phone: feds

A California man is facing federal charges after authorities say he attempted to pass through security at Sacramento International Airport with an explosive device in his carry-on luggage while preparing to board a flight to North Carolina.

America 250: How the US has changed over the last 250 years

From life expectancy to education to income to style and technology, here’s a look at how much the United States has changed over the last 250 years – and it’s significant.

Water begins flowing into Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool after renovations

Water began flowing back into the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Thursday following weeks of renovations to coat its massive granite basin.

Norristown teen charged with murder in fatal shooting of 15-year-old boy

A 16-year-old boy from Norristown has been charged with murder after a 15-year-old boy was shot and killed during a fight between groups of teenagers.

Trump signs order affecting job protections for 8,000 federal employees

As part of a broader overhaul to the federal workforce, on Wednesday, President Trump signed an executive order to make it easier to terminate thousands of government workers.