Before Philadelphia became a World Cup city, Diane McGraw helped prove soccer belonged
Diane McGraw helped prove soccer could draw a crowd in Philadelphia decades before the city became a World Cup host. Now, she is launching the World Peace Project with a USA watch party and youth soccer clinic.
Diane McGraw helped prove soccer could draw a crowd in Philadelphia decades before the city became a World Cup host. Now, she is launching the World Peace Project with a USA watch party and youth soccer clinic.
James Handy, veteran character actor, dies at 81
James Handy appeared in various television shows and movies during his career, including “Jumanji" and “Top Gun: Maverick."
James Handy appeared in various television shows and movies during his career, including “Jumanji" and “Top Gun: Maverick."
Beloved Philadelphia barber missing after jumping into Delaware River near Torresdale
Crews are searching the Delaware River near Torresdale for a missing swimmer who friends say disappeared after jumping from a boat early Friday.
Crews are searching the Delaware River near Torresdale for a missing swimmer who friends say disappeared after jumping from a boat early Friday.
Senate passes $70 billion immigration enforcement bill, sending measure to House
The U.S. Senate has approved a sweeping immigration enforcement bill that would provide approximately $70 billion in additional funding for federal agencies responsible for border security and immigration enforcement.
The U.S. Senate has approved a sweeping immigration enforcement bill that would provide approximately $70 billion in additional funding for federal agencies responsible for border security and immigration enforcement.
Pennsylvania drivers can now be fined for holding phones under hands-free law: What to know
Pennsylvania drivers can now be fined under Paul Miller’s Law, which bans holding a phone or other mobile device while driving.
Pennsylvania drivers can now be fined under Paul Miller’s Law, which bans holding a phone or other mobile device while driving.
National Doughnut Day 2026 deals and freebies
National Doughnut Day is here! Here’s where to score the best freebies and deals to celebrate the occasion.
National Doughnut Day is here! Here’s where to score the best freebies and deals to celebrate the occasion.
Xavier Taylor honored by Trenton Thunder after he was critically injured before youth game
The Maple Shade community continued to throw their support behind Xavier Taylor Thursday as he was honored at a Trenton Thunder game. The 12-year-old was critically injured when he was hit by a ball before a youth baseball game last week.
The Maple Shade community continued to throw their support behind Xavier Taylor Thursday as he was honored at a Trenton Thunder game. The 12-year-old was critically injured when he was hit by a ball before a youth baseball game last week.
FIFA World Cup preparations continue across Philadelphia as countdown hits 1 week
With one week to go before the FIFA World Cup begins, Philadelphia is seeing banners on the streets, new hospitality hubs and preparations for the 39-day Fan Fest at Lemon Hill.
With one week to go before the FIFA World Cup begins, Philadelphia is seeing banners on the streets, new hospitality hubs and preparations for the 39-day Fan Fest at Lemon Hill.
Philadelphia heat wave brings severe weather threat
Before summer even starts, the Philadelphia area is already in the midst of its second heat wave of 2026. The heat comes with a severe weather threat this weekend, as well as air quality impacts.
Before summer even starts, the Philadelphia area is already in the midst of its second heat wave of 2026. The heat comes with a severe weather threat this weekend, as well as air quality impacts.
Watch: Truck-driving preacher helps thwart alleged kidnapping
A woman was out for a walk when a man came from behind, handcuffed her and forced her into a car. Her dramatic escape was caught on dashboard camera.
A woman was out for a walk when a man came from behind, handcuffed her and forced her into a car. Her dramatic escape was caught on dashboard camera.
City Council preliminarily approves Mayor Parker's $7B budget, kills proposed tax on rideshare
Philadelphia City Council approved Mayor Cherelle Parker's $7B budget on Thursday, but rejected a controversial proposed taxes on rideshare apps, delivery services, and hotels/short-term rentals.
Philadelphia City Council approved Mayor Cherelle Parker's $7B budget on Thursday, but rejected a controversial proposed taxes on rideshare apps, delivery services, and hotels/short-term rentals.
Weather Authority: Another heat wave begins
Temperatures are expected to stay in the low to mid 90s through the weekend, bringing the second heat wave of the season.
Temperatures are expected to stay in the low to mid 90s through the weekend, bringing the second heat wave of the season.
NJ man charged with arson, attempted murder for fires at apartment, workplace
A Camden County man was charged on Thursday with a string of arson attacks at his home and workplace within minutes of each other.
A Camden County man was charged on Thursday with a string of arson attacks at his home and workplace within minutes of each other.
Kennedy Center begins scrubbing Trump’s name following federal court ruling
The Kennedy Center has started the process of stripping President Donald Trump’s name from its branding following a major defeat in federal court, according to a report from The Associated Press.
The Kennedy Center has started the process of stripping President Donald Trump’s name from its branding following a major defeat in federal court, according to a report from The Associated Press.
Philadelphia weather: Thursday evening forecast
FOX 29 meteorologist Kathy Orr looks at current conditions from down the shore and breaks down the 7-day forecast.
FOX 29 meteorologist Kathy Orr looks at current conditions from down the shore and breaks down the 7-day forecast.
Heat map: Here's who's least likely to have air conditioning
As summer temperatures climb, new Census Bureau data reveals that access to air conditioning isn't equal across all counties.
As summer temperatures climb, new Census Bureau data reveals that access to air conditioning isn't equal across all counties.
Dozens of Philadelphia schools going virtual on Friday due to extreme heat
More than 50 Philadelphia schools are being forced to hold virtual classes on Friday, June 5, because of forecasted heat in the city.
More than 50 Philadelphia schools are being forced to hold virtual classes on Friday, June 5, because of forecasted heat in the city.
Frontier passengers tackle man who allegedly choked off-duty flight attendant, tried to open door mid-flight
Federal officials have filed charges against the man accused of assaulting a flight attendant and trying to escape a Frontier Airlines plane before passengers pinned him down while the plane was en route to Chicago earlier this week.
Federal officials have filed charges against the man accused of assaulting a flight attendant and trying to escape a Frontier Airlines plane before passengers pinned him down while the plane was en route to Chicago earlier this week.
Federal officials unveil new plan in the fight against Lyme disease and tick-borne illness
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced a major initiative to combat Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses across the country.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced a major initiative to combat Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses across the country.
4 sought in North Philadelphia shooting that killed 1, injured 4
Investigators in Philadelphia are searching for four people for their alleged involvement in a shooting late last month that left one person dead and four others hurt.
Investigators in Philadelphia are searching for four people for their alleged involvement in a shooting late last month that left one person dead and four others hurt.