Former New Jersey fire chief, police officer indicted for years of alleged sexual misconduct

A state grand jury indicted Robert M. Sinnott Jr., a former Silverton Volunteer Fire Company chief and retired Island Heights police officer, on nine criminal counts involving 11 alleged victims of non-consensual sexual contact and official misconduct, according to Attorney General Jennifer Davenport.

Dollywood adding new features to honor late 'dreamer-in-chief'

Dolly Parton’s famed east Tennessee theme park will debut new features soon to honor the life of its “dreamer-in-chief.”

Philadelphia area gas prices hit record $4.31 for Labor Day weekend, AAA says

Gas now costs $4.31 a gallon in Philly, the highest for Labor Day weekend. Many families are skipping trips as school routines start, AAA says.

Justice Dept. sues Kansas school district over transgender policies

The U.S. Department of Justice filed its first lawsuit that challenges a school district’s policies regarding transgender students and claims the rules violate a federal law. 

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

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

E-bike rider pinned under car rescued by bystanders, police in Delaware County

A woman riding an e-bike was pinned under a car Monday morning in Prospect Park, Delaware County. Police and bystanders lifted the car to free her.

Cassandra Wilson, two-time Grammy-winning jazz singer, dies at 70

Cassandra Wilson, the two-time Grammy Award-winning jazz singer, songwriter and producer known for her genre-bending contralto voice, has died at 70.

What we know about Erin Piacenti, Penn grad killed in Times Square stabbing

Erin Piacenti, a 32-year-old University of Pennsylvania graduate and banking executive from New Jersey, was killed in a stabbing spree in Times Square earlier this week.

Illegal speakeasy where off-duty Philly officer was fatally shot 'effectively shut down': DA

An illegal speakeasy in Philadelphia where an off-duty police officer was killed in a double shooting has been “effectively shut down" after a Common Pleas Court recently filed an injunction against its operator.

Ohio Supreme Court denies Mackenzie Shirilla's latest appeal bid in double murder case

Convicted double murderer Mackenzie Shirilla suffered another legal setback after the Ohio Supreme Court denied her attorneys' request to reconsider its decision not to hear her latest appeal.

Delaware County woman accused of stealing over $7k from Media Little League: DA

Robin Massing has been charged with multiple offenses involving forged checks and the alleged theft of $7,200 from Media Little League, according to Delaware County District Attorney Tanner Rouse.

More strong storms expected to impact Philadelphia area on Wednesday, Thursday

As parts of the Philadelphia area clean up from a ferocious overnight storm that uprooted trees and knocked out power, forecasters are warning of even more powerful storms in the days ahead.

Teen dies from brain-eating amoeba just days after Louisiana child's death

A teenager who contracted a brain-eating amoeba in North Carolina has died, just days after the rare infection claimed the life of a child in Louisiana. 

Severe storms could return to Philadelphia area, bringing flood and wind threat

Severe thunderstorms could return to parts of the Northeast through Friday, with Philadelphia, New York City and Washington, D.C., facing threats on different days.