Unbearable heat suspected in 19 New Jersey deaths as high temperatures give way to thunderstorms
Several days of scorching temperatures are suspected to have caused at least 19 deaths in New Jersey as a heat dome that had settled above parts of the central and eastern United States gives way to severe storms that have knocked out power to close to 1 million homes and businesses.
Several days of scorching temperatures are suspected to have caused at least 19 deaths in New Jersey as a heat dome that had settled above parts of the central and eastern United States gives way to severe storms that have knocked out power to close to 1 million homes and businesses.
Whale sinks NJ fire department boat; bystanders come to the rescue
What was supposed to be a routine security detail turned into a harrowing maritime survival story for a group of New Jersey firefighters over the holiday weekend.
What was supposed to be a routine security detail turned into a harrowing maritime survival story for a group of New Jersey firefighters over the holiday weekend.
Philadelphia hosts over 400,000 fans during electrifying World Cup matches
After years of planning and preparation, Philadelphia has officially wrapped up its first-ever FIFA Men’s World Cup matches, and by nearly every measure, the city delivered on the world’s biggest stage.
After years of planning and preparation, Philadelphia has officially wrapped up its first-ever FIFA Men’s World Cup matches, and by nearly every measure, the city delivered on the world’s biggest stage.
Philadelphia weather: Monday forecast
FOX 29's Sue Serio has your Monday forecast.
FOX 29's Sue Serio has your Monday forecast.
Severe thunderstorms move through the region bringing widespread flash flood threats
A powerful line of severe thunderstorms is pushing northeast toward Philadelphia, threatening the area with damaging winds and heavy downpours capable of producing one to two inches of rain per hour. A flash flood watch remains in effect through Monday evening as the persistent, humid storm system is expected to bring continuous rain and cooler temperatures in the 70s into Tuesday.
A powerful line of severe thunderstorms is pushing northeast toward Philadelphia, threatening the area with damaging winds and heavy downpours capable of producing one to two inches of rain per hour. A flash flood watch remains in effect through Monday evening as the persistent, humid storm system is expected to bring continuous rain and cooler temperatures in the 70s into Tuesday.
July 4th shootings: 2 dead, 6 others injured across Philadelphia
A violent Fourth of July holiday across Philadelphia left two men dead, and six others injured in a series of separate shootings.
A violent Fourth of July holiday across Philadelphia left two men dead, and six others injured in a series of separate shootings.
Missouri mother of 5 killed while buying slushies with children, police say
A Missouri mother of five was fatally shot while buying slushies with two of her young children after gunfire erupted outside a BP gas station.
A Missouri mother of five was fatally shot while buying slushies with two of her young children after gunfire erupted outside a BP gas station.
Philadelphia weather: Humid Sunday ahead of severe nighttime storms, flood risks
Sunday may offer a slight break from the scorching heat, but an active stretch of weather is on the horizon for the Delaware Valley, including severe nighttime storms and a flash flooding threat for the Monday evening commute.
Sunday may offer a slight break from the scorching heat, but an active stretch of weather is on the horizon for the Delaware Valley, including severe nighttime storms and a flash flooding threat for the Monday evening commute.
Parkway cleanup underway after July 4th concert, fireworks stretch into early Sunday morning
The Fourth of July party is officially over on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, and a massive morning-after cleanup is officially underway.
The Fourth of July party is officially over on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, and a massive morning-after cleanup is officially underway.
Philadelphia weather: Sunday morning forecast
Temperatures drop to low 90s on Sunday ahead of more storms during the evening hours.
Temperatures drop to low 90s on Sunday ahead of more storms during the evening hours.
Plane hit by firework at Chicago’s Midway Airport, airline says
A plane was hit by a firework as it was landing at Chicago’s Midway International Airport on Saturday night.
A plane was hit by a firework as it was landing at Chicago’s Midway International Airport on Saturday night.
150 new US citizens sworn in during special 4th of July ceremony at Mount Vernon
One hundred fifty people from 50 nations gathered Saturday at the home of the United States’ first president to celebrate not only the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding but also their first day as American citizens.
One hundred fifty people from 50 nations gathered Saturday at the home of the United States’ first president to celebrate not only the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding but also their first day as American citizens.
Philadelphia breaks 101° streak record: 4th of July Weekend Forecast
FOX 29 Meteorologist Kathy Orr has the latest in weather as Philadelphia recorded three straight days of 101°F or higher, a first since records began in 1873, according to the NWS.
FOX 29 Meteorologist Kathy Orr has the latest in weather as Philadelphia recorded three straight days of 101°F or higher, a first since records began in 1873, according to the NWS.
Missing South Carolina 4-year-old girl believed dead; Parents arrested
A South Carolina sheriff announced that investigators now believe 4-year-old Javeayah Harris is dead.
A South Carolina sheriff announced that investigators now believe 4-year-old Javeayah Harris is dead.
Nathan's hot dog eating contest champs Chestnut, Sudo win again in 2026
The Nathan’s hot dog eating champions retained their crowns Saturday as both Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo continued their impressive, digestive runs at the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest.
The Nathan’s hot dog eating champions retained their crowns Saturday as both Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo continued their impressive, digestive runs at the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest.
4th of July forecast: Extreme heat continues, evening storms could threaten fireworks
Temperatures will stretch above triple digits on the 4th of July for the third straight day as Philadelphia endures a crippling heat wave.
Temperatures will stretch above triple digits on the 4th of July for the third straight day as Philadelphia endures a crippling heat wave.
4th of July forecast: Storms to threaten evening fireworks shows
4th of July will end with a bang, but it won't be from fireworks! Forecasters expect a cluster of strong storms to move across the Philadelphia area on Saturday night, bringing damaging wind gusts and rumbles of thunder in some places.
4th of July will end with a bang, but it won't be from fireworks! Forecasters expect a cluster of strong storms to move across the Philadelphia area on Saturday night, bringing damaging wind gusts and rumbles of thunder in some places.
Trump administration’s interpretation of slavery under George Washington can be reinstalled
An appeals court ruled Friday that President Donald Trump’s administration can reinstall interpretive panels that critics say whitewash the history of slavery at the site of President George Washington’s home in Philadelphia.
An appeals court ruled Friday that President Donald Trump’s administration can reinstall interpretive panels that critics say whitewash the history of slavery at the site of President George Washington’s home in Philadelphia.
4th of July events canceled in Philadelphia area: Full list
Several 4th of July events in Pennsylvania and New Jersey have been canceled as the area deals with extreme heat and the threat of evening thunderstorms.
Several 4th of July events in Pennsylvania and New Jersey have been canceled as the area deals with extreme heat and the threat of evening thunderstorms.
Lightning strike blamed for fire at Medford church
A lightning strike is being blamed for a fire at a church in Medford.
A lightning strike is being blamed for a fire at a church in Medford.