'This is an emergency': Nicetown residents frustrated by water main break repair delays

Residents in Philadelphia's Nicetown neighborhood are dealing with flooded basements and uncertainty after a water main break, as cold weather continues to strain city infrastructure.

Philadelphia braces for dangerous cold: Doctors warn of frostbite risk

Extreme cold weather this weekend poses serious health risks, prompting experts and residents to advise staying indoors and taking precautions.

Reading Terminal Market sees rush as Philly prepares for freezing weekend

Shoppers at Philadelphia's Reading Terminal Market are stocking up on supplies ahead of a cold weekend and the Super Bowl, as extreme temperatures prompt many to stay indoors and impact local businesses.

Philadelphia launches same-day work and pay program for snow removal

City officials will launch a same-day work and pay program to speed up snow and ice removal, focusing on ADA curb ramps across Philadelphia.

Roxborough community, non-profit clear snow to keep elementary kids safe

Roxborough community members and a non-profit organized a snow cleanup to ensure safer routes for Shawmont Elementary School students after parents raised concerns about snow-covered sidewalks forcing children to walk in the street.

Woman found dead along Richmond Street in Philadelphia during Code Blue

An investigation is underway after police say a woman was found unresponsive and later pronounced dead along the 2000 block of Richmond Street as the city was under a Code Blue status.

Philadelphia weather: two snow chances this week
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FOX 29 meteorologists Scott Williams and Kathy Orr discuss two potential  snow showers later in the week.

Groundhog Day 2026: How accurate is Punxsutawney Phil?

Punxsutawney Phil has been making weather predictions since 1887, a tradition with ties to ancient farming traditions in Europe.

Car fires on the rise in Philadelphia, New Jersey during winter cold

The Philadelphia Fire Department and experts are warning about increased risks of car fires during winter and offering safety tips to prevent them.

Philadelphia water main breaks: Cars frozen, repairs underway

Crews in Philadelphia are spending hours repairing water main breaks as freezing temperatures continue to cause problems across the city.

Philadelphia weather: Winter storm will hug coast, brutal wind chills remain

Philadelphia will be spared from a weekend winter storm that forecasters once suspected could drop more snow on top of last weekend's leftovers.

Arctic cold grips Philadelphia as storm brings minimal snow, high winds

The region remains in a deep freeze as dangerous wind chills and record cold temperatures continue, according to FOX 29’s weather team.

Delco elementary school students left outside after bus schedule miscommunication

A miscommunication in the Wallingford Swarthmore School District led to some students being left in the cold at bus stops due to a change in the bus schedule.

Code Blue in effect as Philadelphia sees surge at shelters, warming sites

Philadelphia is facing dangerously cold temperatures, prompting increased use of warming stations and shelters, with a Code Blue alert in effect and city officials urging residents to help vulnerable individuals.