Greg Payne
Greg Payne joined the FOX 29 News team in October 2023 as a general assignment reporter and anchor.
Greg moved to Philadelphia from Kansas City, MO, where he was an anchor and reporter at CBS affiliate KCTV5. Prior to that, he worked as a reporter at WCTI NewsChannel 12 in New Bern, NC; and News 13 in Stroudsburg, PA.
Throughout his career, Greg has covered some memorable stories including: the 2017 Presidential Inauguration; the Little League World Series in Williamsport, PA; the aftermath of Hurricane Florence in North Carolina; the Reverend Billy Graham’s Funeral; Super Bowl LV in Tampa, FL; and the protests and riots occurring in the aftermath of the death of George Floyd.
Greg earned a bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism from Quinnipiac University in his hometown of Hamden, CT.
Greg enjoys trying out new restaurants and attending local sporting events. His fandom includes the Houston Rockets, NY Yankees and NY Giants. He spends his Sundays attending church before watching football and playing fantasy football with friends.
The latest from Greg Payne
Neighbors react after food delivery driver shot dead in targeted attack in Southwest Philly: police
A food delivery driver was shot and killed in what police believe was a targeted attack in Southwest Philadelphia.
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.
How Philly families are staying cool during holiday heat wave
With temperatures soaring across the Delaware Valley this week, families are finding ways to stay cool.
Speed cameras on Frankford Avenue hill in Northeast Philly trigger tickets, driver complaints
New speed cameras on Frankford Avenue in Northeast Philadelphia are issuing tickets to drivers exceeding the reduced speed limit, with particular frustration over a camera placed on a steep hill.
Jersey Kebab CEO in Collingswood faces possible deportation as green card case nears decision
Muhammed Emanet, CEO of Jersey Kebab in Collingswood, is facing possible deportation and has just over a week to provide evidence to remain in the U.S., while his parents' immigration cases are still pending.
Large tree falls onto cars and houses after North Philadelphia storm
A large tree fell on Lambert Street in North Philadelphia after a storm, damaging cars and a house and prompting a city-contracted crew to remove it.
Raccoon family takes over abandoned Kensington row home, neighbors urge city action
Kensington residents are raising concerns about a raccoon infestation at an abandoned row home, citing safety and health risks, and have not yet received a response from city officials.
FIFA Fan Fest Philadelphia: What fans can expect inside
The FIFA World Cup is about to begin, with Team USA's first match this Friday at SoFi Stadium and major fan festivities, including the sold-out FIFA Fan Fest in Philadelphia, where fans can enjoy matches, concerts, and interactive activities.
‘Your Mommy Was a Real Hero’: Berks County bids final farewell to fallen Officer Kristin Yeager
Berks County held a memorial service for Central Berks Regional Police Officer Kristin M. Yeager, who died in a patrol car crash while responding to an emergency.