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
Protesters in Philly demand return of slavery exhibit at Independence National Historical Park site
Protesters gathered at the President’s House site at Independence National Historical Park to demand the return of the slavery exhibits that were recently removed.
Respond Inc. abruptly closes all Camden daycare locations leaving staff, families frustrated
Former employees and families are voicing frustration after Respond Inc. Child Development abruptly closed all of its daycare centers in Camden, leaving many without jobs or childcare and little explanation.
Teen fatally shot in Philadelphia Chipotle bathroom identified, 3 suspects sought: police
Investigators have identified a 16-year-old boy who they say was found fatally shot in the bathroom of a Chipotle on Temple University's campus Monday night.
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.
