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
'Project Runway' for kids? Sew Much Cooler creates Eagles-themed clothing for children
Sew Much Cooler is an at-home business in Ambler, that takes unique designs and creates them into children’s clothing. Check it out!
MLK Jr. Day of Service 2025: Camden community gathers for coat, toy drive
A day of service in Camden County ahead of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday saw members of the community come together to help others.
Lawn Jawns founder will spray paint an Eagles logo on your lawn, here's how
Take your love for the Eagles to the next level! Check out how David Daud is using his art and creative skills to freehand spray-paint Eagles logos on people's lawns with his business, Lawn Jawns.
Center City church burglarized as gold, jeweled crown stolen off Mary statue
A historic church in Philadelphia's Center City became the victim of a recent burglary, and the parish and police are asking for the public's help.
MLK Jr Day of Service: New Philadelphia carpenters volunteer services for benefit of city
On an annual day of service in Northeast Philadelphia, a group of new Philadelphia carpenters joined together to benefit the community.
South Jersey school district hires parents as substitute teachers
In Camden County, one school district is looking from within to help fill teacher vacancies. The Cherry Hill School District is recruiting parents for substitute teacher roles and dozens of parents are stepping up to help educate.
Eagles playoffs: Fan excitement builds ahead of last game
All around the city, you can feel the energy building for the Eagles as the playoffs are quickly approaching.
What is the Toilet Bowl? Inside the decades-old New Year's Day football tradition
Not the Rose Bowl, nor the Peach Bowl, but how about the Toilet Bowl? Here's all about the decades-old New Year's Day touch football family tradition.
Philadelphia police out in full force as city celebrates New Year, Mummers
Police say each year they use experiences from previous celebrations and strategies from other cities to continue to improve in trying to make these big celebrations safer and safer.
AJ Brown returns favor for Eagles fan who caught McKee’s 1st NFL touchdown football
An Eagles fan is overjoyed after AJ Brown gave him a signed worn jersey for returning Eagles quarterback Tanner McKee's first NFL career touchdown ball which Brown launched into the stands.