Big Boy, the largest operating steam train, coming to Philadelphia on July 4th

The largest operating steam train known as ‘Big Boy’ will visit Philadelphia on the 4th of July, drawing thousands of train enthusiasts to the city to see the historic locomotive.

Delaware County boy surprised with World Cup tickets after injury sidelines summer

A nine-year-old boy from Delaware County who broke his arm and needed surgery was surprised with tickets to the July 4 World Cup match between France and Paraguay at Philadelphia Stadium, according to Philadelphia Soccer 2026.

July 4th fireworks: How to watch & stream fireworks displays from across the US

On July 4, 2026, our nation commemorates and celebrates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Celebrations and fireworks displays will take place across the country. Here's how to watch live and stream fireworks displays from across the U.S.

Extreme heat continues Friday, triple digit temps on tap for 4th of July
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Record-breaking heat will continue on Friday with temperatures again slated to reach 104 degrees. The sweltering hot temperatures will remain on 4th of July before a noticeable cooldown next week.

Video: Small fire sparks at Disney World's 'it's a small world' after portable charger ignites

Guests were briefly evacuated from the typically calm and peaceful "it's a small world" ride at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom on Wednesday, July 1, after a small fire sparked within one of the ride's boats, according to a witness.

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

Philadelphia weather: Hottest day of the year
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FOX 29 meteorologist Scott Williams breaks down the extreme heat that the Philadelphia region is currently experiencing and looks ahead at the conditions for the city's America 250 celebration. 

Former Olympian indicted for felony vandalism at DC Reflecting Pool

Former U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn, 67, has been indicted on a felony charge for allegedly tearing up sealant at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on June 19.

Explosion erupts as firefighters investigate apartment complex

Dramatic video captured the moment an explosion erupted inside the electrical room of a Tacoma, Washington, apartment complex as firefighters investigated reports of smoke.

Father charged after 14-month-old found dead in car in Lower Nazareth

A Northampton County father is facing charges after prosecutors say his 14-month-old daughter was found dead in the backseat of his car last month.

Flesh-eating screwworm outbreak escalates in West Texas as confirmed cases reach 31

Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 31, prompting Texas authorities to maintain strict emergency quarantine orders to combat the flesh-eating parasite's ongoing expansion in West Texas.