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
Woman, 60, dies after being pulled from Philadelphia house fire: officials
Firefighters say a 60-year-old woman is dead after she was pulled from a house fire in Philadelphia early Thursday morning.
Philadelphia schools see progress: 2 new schools, rising scores
School District of Philadelphia and city leaders detail their vision for the year which includes new schools and the use of vacant buildings.
Sinkhole in West Oak Lane leaves dozens without water
A massive sinkhole in Philadelphia's West Oak Lane neighborhood has left dozens of residents without water.
Deadly NJ helicopter crash: NTSB begins removal process of wreckage
The NTSB is in the process of removing the helicopters involved in a deadly crash in Hammonton that left two pilots dead.
Southwest Philly crash damages business, home on Christmas Eve
A driver was caught on camera slamming into a Southwest Philly business and home on Christmas eve.
3,000 children in Montgomery County benefit from annual holiday drive
Local automotive parts supplier, Dorman Products, held its 13th annual toy and gift drive to help families in need in Montgomery County.
New Jersey bill could ban plastic utensils, hefty fines loom
A bill in New Jersey states that dining establishments would be required to offer reusable and wash utensils. Customers would also only receive plastic utensils and take out orders if they request them. Here's what we know.