Philadelphia FIFA World Cup 2026 Visitor's Guide: Match schedule, Fan Fest, transportation, events and more
Welcome to the City of Brotherly Love! From SEPTA and ride shares to the security plan, here is your official guide to Philadelphia's FIFA World Cup 2026 extravaganza.
Welcome to the City of Brotherly Love! From SEPTA and ride shares to the security plan, here is your official guide to Philadelphia's FIFA World Cup 2026 extravaganza.
Trump's arch construction schedule could require '20 hours per day, year-round,' NPS report says
The National Park Service estimated that construction of the 250-foot-high triumphal arch that President Donald Trump wants built near the Lincoln Memorial could occur 20 hours per day, year-round in order to be completed in the next three years.
The National Park Service estimated that construction of the 250-foot-high triumphal arch that President Donald Trump wants built near the Lincoln Memorial could occur 20 hours per day, year-round in order to be completed in the next three years.
Philadelphia leaders secure funding to prevent 340 school job cuts
In a press conference Wednesday, Mayor Cherelle Parker said that Philadelphia has secured a five-year plan to prevent 340 critical school-based job cuts, closing a $300 million deficit for the School District of Philadelphia caused by the expiration of federal Covid relief funds.
In a press conference Wednesday, Mayor Cherelle Parker said that Philadelphia has secured a five-year plan to prevent 340 critical school-based job cuts, closing a $300 million deficit for the School District of Philadelphia caused by the expiration of federal Covid relief funds.
Philadelphia weather: Wednesday evening forecast
FOX 29 meteorologist Scott Williams looks at current conditions and breaks down the 7-day forecast.
FOX 29 meteorologist Scott Williams looks at current conditions and breaks down the 7-day forecast.
Deputies: Arkansas trio arrested for staged collision and false injury claims
Three Arkansas residents have been arrested and charged with felonies after allegedly staging a crash and falsely claiming they were injured, according to authorities.
Three Arkansas residents have been arrested and charged with felonies after allegedly staging a crash and falsely claiming they were injured, according to authorities.
World Cup weather: Sunday forecast
FOX 29 meteorologists Kathy Orr and Scott Williams look ahead at conditions for Sunday's FIFA World Cup match in Philly and discuss the optimal temperature for players.
FOX 29 meteorologists Kathy Orr and Scott Williams look ahead at conditions for Sunday's FIFA World Cup match in Philly and discuss the optimal temperature for players.
Kentucky football mourns Nic Smith after defensive lineman found dead on campus
Nic Smith, a defensive lineman for Kentucky, has died, the program announced. He was 20.
Nic Smith, a defensive lineman for Kentucky, has died, the program announced. He was 20.
Periods in text messages? Don't be ‘harsh,’ expert warns
A simple period at the end of a text might not mean what you think. One communication expert says generational differences in texting habits, from punctuation to emojis, are causing unexpected misunderstandings.
A simple period at the end of a text might not mean what you think. One communication expert says generational differences in texting habits, from punctuation to emojis, are causing unexpected misunderstandings.
Rise in gas prices from Iran war could have helped inflation hit a 3-year high
U.S. inflation surged to a three-year high in part because of skyrocketing gas prices as consumer prices exceeded 4% in May’s overall inflationary spike.
U.S. inflation surged to a three-year high in part because of skyrocketing gas prices as consumer prices exceeded 4% in May’s overall inflationary spike.
Woman, 45, found dead near bloodied bricks in North Philadelphia alleyway: police
Investigators are searching for a suspect after say a 45-year-old woman was beaten to death with a brick over the weekend.
Investigators are searching for a suspect after say a 45-year-old woman was beaten to death with a brick over the weekend.
55 juveniles, teens charged in 'disorderly and assaultive' incident at HersheyPark
Over 50 teenagers and juveniles, including two 18-year-olds and a 19-year-old, are facing charges after an incident involving “disorderly and assaultive behavior” at HersheyPark in April.
Over 50 teenagers and juveniles, including two 18-year-olds and a 19-year-old, are facing charges after an incident involving “disorderly and assaultive behavior” at HersheyPark in April.
Bill Gates testifies before congressional panel investigating Epstein
Bill Gates is set to appear before a congressional panel investigating the Jeffrey Epstein files on Wednesday.
Bill Gates is set to appear before a congressional panel investigating the Jeffrey Epstein files on Wednesday.
Hundreds of free FIFA World Cup tickets reserved for NJ residents
New Jersey Gov. Sherrill revealed on Tuesday that 770 free tickets to World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium will be distributed to various groups across the state.
New Jersey Gov. Sherrill revealed on Tuesday that 770 free tickets to World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium will be distributed to various groups across the state.
Philadelphia weather: Severe storms possible on Wednesday, heat wave ahead
Forecasters expect a muggy and humid afternoon to give way to a round of scattered storms that could turn severe in the evening.
Forecasters expect a muggy and humid afternoon to give way to a round of scattered storms that could turn severe in the evening.
Ivory Coast’s World Cup run puts Philly’s Ivorian roots, food and football pride on display
Kady Meite grew up in Philadelphia with Ivorian culture all around her. Now, as Ivory Coast returns to the World Cup after 12 years away, Les Éléphants will play two matches in Philadelphia.
Kady Meite grew up in Philadelphia with Ivorian culture all around her. Now, as Ivory Coast returns to the World Cup after 12 years away, Les Éléphants will play two matches in Philadelphia.
Funeral arrangements announced for Penn State student killed in Philadelphia
Funeral arrangements have been announced for Wiliam ‘Billy’ Schmidt, a Penn State student who was callously gunned down near his South Philadelphia home last weekend.
Funeral arrangements have been announced for Wiliam ‘Billy’ Schmidt, a Penn State student who was callously gunned down near his South Philadelphia home last weekend.
Trenton mass shooting leaves 7 injured, no arrests reported
Police are releasing new details about a mass shooting that left seven people wounded, including two teenagers, in Trenton Tuesday night, according to investigators.
Police are releasing new details about a mass shooting that left seven people wounded, including two teenagers, in Trenton Tuesday night, according to investigators.
Philadelphia weather: Wednesday forecast
FOX 29's Sue Serio has your Wednesday forecast.
FOX 29's Sue Serio has your Wednesday forecast.
Social Security report predicts when benefits could be slashed
The Social Security Administration (SSA) provided its latest projections Tuesday for when its reserve funds are expected to run out and when those collecting old-age or survivor benefits could see their monthly checks slashed significantly.
The Social Security Administration (SSA) provided its latest projections Tuesday for when its reserve funds are expected to run out and when those collecting old-age or survivor benefits could see their monthly checks slashed significantly.
FDA: Pet food recalled over nutritional deficiency
Pet owners are urged to check their shelves after an expanded recall of pet food sold in dozens of states due to potentially dangerous vitamin deficiencies.
Pet owners are urged to check their shelves after an expanded recall of pet food sold in dozens of states due to potentially dangerous vitamin deficiencies.