Kelly Rule
Kelly Rule joined the FOX 29 News team in December 2018 as a general assignment reporter.
Prior to returning to her hometown, Kelly worked briefly at FOX 5 in Washington D.C. Her broadcasting career began as a reporter, fill-in producer and anchor for 47ABC in Salisbury, MD. She then took a job as a general assignment reporter for News 3 in Norfolk, VA; then the CW affiliate in Washington, D.C.
A graduate of West Chester East High School, Kelly was born in West Chester, PA, and grew up watching FOX 29. She holds a bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism from the College of Communications at Penn State University. She interned at FOX 29 in the summer of 2011, and set a goal to return to Philadelphia as soon as possible.
Kelly is a loyal Philadelphia sports fan. When she isn’t in the FOX 29 newsroom, she enjoys spending time with family, friends, and her rescue pup Rhys (name inspired by Rhys Hoskins), trying out new restaurants and exercising outdoors.
The latest from Kelly Rule
'I hurt someone': Suspect confessed to killing parents, sister in Churchville, court documents say
A suspect accused of killing his parents and sister inside a Bucks County home allegedly confessed to the killings to hospital staff and police, according to court documents.
3 found dead during wellness check at Bucks County home, suspect in custody
Investigators say three people were found dead inside a Bucks County home after an hours-long standoff with a knife-wielding man on Monday.
Chester and Montgomery County neighborhoods dig out after major snowstorm
Residents and crews in Chester and Montgomery counties worked to clear roads and driveways after a major snowstorm left over a foot of snow in some areas, topped with ice, making removal difficult.
Man charged with rape, abduction of teen girls in North Philly less than 2 months after prison release
New details emerge after Philadelphia police say a 27-year-old man is behind bars after a 16-year-old girl reported being sexually assaulted during a lengthy drive in North Philly. Investigators believe the suspect, Jonathan John, has been connected to other sex assault cases in the city for years.
Mullica Hill crash kills beloved coach, wife; family escapes burning home
Thomas Hengel, a retired teacher and coach, and his wife Lisa died after their SUV crashed into a neighbor’s home, causing a fire that destroyed the house.
4 held on murder charges in Grays Ferry mass shooting: Everything we know
A judge has updated the charges for four defendants in a mass shooting that occurred in Philadelphia's Gray's Ferry neighborhood last summer. Here's what we know.
‘Newport Bandit’ wanted for cigarette thefts at 50 Pa convenience and Wawa stores
Philly police are looking for a man they call the “Newport Bandit," accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of cigarette cartons from dozens of Wawa and convenience stores in the area.
Philadelphia tow truck operators killed: Police investigate possible connections
Police are investigating potential connections between the recent homicides of two tow truck drivers and a third murder back in November, all employed by the same company.
Second tow truck driver killed in Philadelphia in 3 weeks, family wants answers: police sources
Law enforcement sources say 25-year-old Aaron Whitfield is the second driver of the same towing company shot and killed in three weeks.
Disaster University: Philly's new EMS training for mass incidents
The city is gearing up for a summer filled with events, culminating in the celebration of America's 250th birthday on July 4.