Hoverboard battery blamed for Mayfair house fire that displaced family of 4

Investigators say a hoverboard is to blame for the early-morning fire that destroyed a home in Mayfair on Thursday. Now, the Red Cross is assisting the family of three.

Philadelphia weather: Thursday evening forecast
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FOX 29 meteorologist Kathy Orr breaks down the 7-day forecast and goes on an amusement park ride in Long Beach Island, New Jersey.

Police wrap up search at Olney home in Eugene Horsch drugs, weapons case

Philadelphia Police say they've wrapped up their weeks-long search at the Olney home of Eugene Horsch on Thursday, as crews continue a drugs and weapons investigation that may also be connected to the disappearance of two women.

New diarrhea-causing parasite outbreak has now sickened 72 people

Federal health officials are investigating a new outbreak involving the diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora, after 72 people were reported sick as of Wednesday.

Bear dies after getting stranded on utility pole in New Mexico

A New Mexico community was in for an unusual sight this week when travelers spotted a bear stranded on top of a utility pole.

Suspect jumps off bridge after police chase

Video captured a Missouri man running across a bridge and diving headfirst off of it after he led deputies on a chase.

Human remains found in freezer believed to be missing family member, police say

Human remains discovered inside a chest freezer at a Juneau, Alaska, home are believed to belong to an adult male family member, according to police.

FBI offers reward for info on Wilmington shooting that killed 3

Three people were killed after a shooting in Wilmington on March 24. Police found the suspects' car, but are still searching for the shooters.

US homicides on pace for a historic low in 2026, report finds

New data collected from major cities across the nation show that homicides have dropped sharply in the first half of 2026, part of a continuing three-year decline in violent crime. 

Philadelphia traffic fatality rate highest among major U.S. cities, new report reveals

The report cites the latest available data from the National Highway Safety Administration collected in 2024, saying that Philadelphia had 9.04 fatalities per 100,000 population.

Majority of Americans want Iran war to end now, poll finds

Most Americans want the war in Iran to end now, according to a recent poll conducted by the University of Maryland.

Buc-ee's reveals managers can earn up to $275K without college degree

Popular gas station chain Buc-ee's has sparked an online debate after displaying signs advertising employee pay, including salaries of up to $275,000 a year for some store managers without a college degree.

Union beat Red Bulls 3-1 in return from World Cup break

After nearly two months away, the Philadelphia Union are back on the pitch, and they returned to a fan base energized by the excitement surrounding this summer’s FIFA World Cup.