Mortgage rates increasing again amid Iran war

The economic fallout from the war in Iran is driving up the cost of buying a home. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate increased this week to its highest level in nearly seven months - 6.46%.

Weather Authority: Warm spring weather kicks off April weekend in Philadelphia
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A beautiful start to the first weekend of April brings warm temperatures and sunshine across the Philadelphia region. Meteorologists say highs could reach around 80 degrees Saturday, with plenty of sun and comfortable conditions throughout the day. The warm weather is giving the area an early taste of summer. Looking ahead, conditions change for Easter Sunday, with cooler temperatures, clouds and rain expected. Organizers have already canceled the annual South Street Easter Promenade parade due to the forecast, though a fashion show will still take place indoors. Plus, travel tips for the busy holiday weekend and a look at events happening across the region.

Iran war latest: 2nd US military aircraft downed in war with Iran

The war with Iran continues into its sixth week, likely to extend for at least two more weeks with the Strait of Hormuz remaining a major focal point to a ceasefire.

PECO workers in Philly threaten strike as contract talks stall with IBEW Local 614

The Philadelphia union representing roughly 1,500 PECO workers is at the bargaining table trying to reach a contract deal with the biggest power company in the region.

Weather Authority: A beautiful weekend ahead
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FOX 29 meteorologist Drew Anderson breaks down what to expect this weekend and looks at the 7-day forecast. 

Chosen 300 Ministries provide meals, groceries and free haircuts in Philly on Good Friday

Chosen 300 Ministries in Philadelphia provided extra support on Good Friday, including meals, free haircuts, and groceries, to help the community during the Easter season.

From Helsinki to Havertown, 30-year hockey tradition lives on

The Haverford Hawks youth hocket team is hosting more than 41 players from Finland this weekend for an annual tournament.

Artemis II: First photos of Earth from Orion spacecraft

What does Earth look like from the vantage point of Artemis II's astronauts? NASA released a handful of images on Friday of Earth, taken from space by Commander Reid Wiseman and others aboard the Orion spacecraft as they continue to make their way towards the moon's orbit.

US military SERE training - How service members are trained to survive

The United States military developed specialized training to prepare service members for extreme situations, including survival and evasion in hostile environments. 

Man charged in stabbing of Planet Fitness employee in Montgomery County

A Philadelphia man is accused of stabbing a Planet Fitness employee during a physical altercation on Thursday. The suspect had previously been banned from entering the gym, police say.

Delaware man accused of threatening students with gun near Claymont Elementary School

Police arrested a 31-year-old man after he allegedly threatened two students with a gun near Claymont Elementary School on Wednesday morning, according to the Delaware State Police.

Motorsports park event spirals into chaos, prompting emergency phone alert

Police in Logan Township are providing new information about an unauthorized event involving thousands of people at a motorsports park that quickly spiraled into chaos on Sunday, causing an emergency alert notice to light up phones across Gloucester County.