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
Mobile community center in Nicetown provides youth with fun, positive environment
A mobile community center in Philadelphia's Nicetown neighborhood is helping to provide young people with a sense of peace and wisdom. Check it out!
Camden's 9th annual Peace Games brings young people together for free fun
The 9th annual Camden Peace Games at the Rutgers–Camden Athletic & Fitness Center brought young people together for a basketball tournament, live music and so much more fun.
'Ben to the Shore': Brandon Graham among thousands riding for charity bike tour
Thousands of cyclists geared up to ride from Philadelphia to Atlantic City in the 38th annual "Ben to the Shore" bike tour.
Thousands of student athletes compete in Philadelphia Youth Regatta
The Philadelphia Youth Regatta, the largest one-day regatta in the country, unfolded along the Schuylkill River, drawing middle and high school rowers from across the East Coast.
Atlantic City Airshow: After it was nearly canceled, popular event returns with new name
The very popular Atlantic City Airshow was set for cancellation in 2025, after it was canceled in 2024, but city officials and tourism groups worked to keep it alive.
Elderly woman killed, 2 injured, families displaced after rowhome collapse in Nicetown: officials
An elderly woman is dead and two other female victims were injured after a rowhome collapse occurred in Nicetown early Sunday morning.
Jason Kelce bartends at annual fundraiser in Sea Isle City
Eagles fans showed up and showed out in Sea Isle City Wednesday where Jason Kelce bartended for his annual fundraiser.
How Ocean City police use drones in life-saving water rescues
The Ocean City Police Department will use several drones to protect beachgoers along the boardwalk and in the ocean. Here's how it all works.
Andy’s Army 2025: Lemonade stand in Sewell raises money for a cure for cancer
Check out the fourth annual Andy's Army lemonade stand in Sewell in partnership with the well-known Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation to to raise money for a cure for cancer.
Chester gathers for peace in streets and end to gun violence at 2025 Wear Orange Peace Walk
The City of Chester banded together for the 2025 Wear Orange Peace Walk, with a block party after, to show unity and in the hope that gun violence can be put to an end.