
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
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.
Firefighters battle flames, heavy smoke at 4-story apartment building in West Philly
A four-alarm fire at an abandoned four-story West Philadelphia apartment building put firefighters to the test as hot spots were doused, new ones leapt from the building.
Man on horse helps police catch hit-and-run suspect in small NJ town
His horse may not be white, and he may not be a knight, but this Good Samaritan still galloped in to save the day.
Hundreds gather for Gaudreau Family 5K run/walk
Hundreds gathered to honor the two brothers killed while cycling in Salem County last year at the Inaugural Gaudreau Family 5K Run, to help raise funds for a playground for kids with disabilities, in honor of the pair.
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.