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
Over 7K participate with players in 8th annual Eagles Autism Challenge
Over 7,000 people biked, ran or walked alongside the Philadelphia Eagles Saturday in a fundraising effort for autism.
2025 Broad Street Run: Around 40,000 runners fill the streets of Philadelphia
The Independence Blue Cross Broad Street Run has been a Philadelphia tradition for more than 45 years. Check out how the event went in 2025.
Walk MS draws thousands to the Parkway to find a cure for multiple sclerosis
Raising awareness and funds for a cure for multiple sclerosis was the goal of thousands of walkers on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway Saturday as they participated in the annual Walk MS.
Pa officials, employees make push for SEPTA funding: 'It's an investment in people'
SEPTA continues to struggle with funding and, while it isn’t the first time potential cuts to services and fair increases due to lack of state funding have been put forth, this time around, people close to the bargaining table fear this go-round may be different.
Inside the 28th annual Gift of Life Donor Dash in Philadelphia
Check out the 28th annual Gift of Life Donor Dash at the Navy Yard Sunday.
Philadelphia Zoo introduces clutch of Galapagos tortoises for first time in over 150 years
For the first time in over 150 years, the Philadelphia Zoo welcomed a clutch of Western Santa Cruz Galapagos tortoises.
Easter Sunday service at Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church
FOX 29's Greg Payne stops by Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church to speak with those attending Sunday's Easter service.
77-year-old rideshare driver killed in double shooting outside Philly hookah bar
One man is dead, and another is fighting for his life after gunfire erupted on the streets of Philadelphia's Center City early Wednesday morning.
Multi-state fentanyl investigation results in 5 arrests, officials announce
An extensive fentanyl investigation, begun in 2023, stretching across Pennsylvania, resulted in the arrests of five individuals and took almost 32 kilos off the streets.
Open Streets in Center City returns for April: Everything you need to know
Car-free Sundays are back in Philadelphia this spring to allow people to walk around and shop.