
Dawn Timmeney
Dawn Timmeney joined the FOX 29 News team in January of 2013 as a general assignment reporter. She also anchors the weekend evening editions of the FOX 29 News.
Prior to joining FOX 29, Dawn spent twelve years as an anchor at NBC-10 in Philadelphia, where she won an Emmy for Outstanding Entertainment Broadcast. An avid animal lover, Dawn also co-produced and hosted "Dawn’s Pet Project," an entertaining and informative weekly show about animals which aired on NBC NonStop on Comcast.
Before moving to Philadelphia, Dawn anchored at WBRE-TV, the NBC-affiliate in Wilkes-Barre, PA. She co-anchored the 5pm, 6pm and 11pm news, with the 5pm and 11pm winning Emmy Awards for Best Newscast. Dawn kicked off her television career as a reporter and anchor for two years at WFMZ-TV in Allentown, PA.
Dawn graduated from Emerson College in Boston with a B.S. in Mass Communication and Broadcast Journalism. She attended Moravian Academy in Bethlehem, PA, until 10th grade. Dawn graduated from George School in Newtown, PA, where she spent her last two years of high school as a boarding student.
In 1993, Dawn and her husband founded the Max and Lorraine Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to helping children who suffer from asthma. In conjunction with the American Lung Association, they established Camp AsthmaCadabra in the Pocono Mountains, for children who would otherwise be denied a summer camping experience because of their asthma.
Dawn is an Honorary Board Member of the Crohns and Colitis Foundation, as well as the "Little Smiles" organization. She is also a huge education advocate and a former member of the Board of Trustees for Community Partnership School.
Dawn and her husband, Mike, have a daughter named Oona. She also has a stepson, Eamon. She loves the outdoors and spends her winters skiing and summers sailing in the Poconos.
The latest from Dawn Timmeney
Philly's red light cameras: $100 fines to start at Eakins Oval
Running red lights at the busy intersection of Eakins Oval and Kelly Drive by the Philadelphia Art Museum will cost you starting on Thursday. Here's what we know.
Suspect sought after burglary, 2 attempted break-ins in Washington Township: police
An investigation is underway as Washington Township police look for a suspect they say was involved in a burglary and two attempted break-ins on New Year's Eve.
9 yorkies rescued after owner dies: ACCT Philly
ACCT Philly is reminding people to have a written plan in place for their animals after an owner and breeder died leaving behind nine purebred yorkies.
New Jersey man adopts dog left by previous homeowners
Buying a home can come with unexpected surprises, as Aaron Gormley discovered when he found a new furry friend along with his new house.
Abandoned puppy found in box outside Pennsylvania SPCA
A puppy named Tangi was left in a cardboard box outside the Pennsylvania SPCA with a heartbreaking note from the owner. Here's what we know.
Delaware County mother seeks justice in son's hit-and-run death
A Delaware County mother is demanding answers after her son was killed in a hit-and-run.
Lower Merion gas leaf blower ban debate leaves community divided
A heated debate is unfolding in Lower Merion Township over the potential ban of gas-powered leaf blowers.
Independence Hall closes for preservation work ahead of 250th anniversary
Independence Hall will be closed to visitors from Nov. 13, 2025, to Jan. 28, 2026, for preservation work.
Rowan University student charged in ISIS-inspired plot: court docs
A Rowan University student from New Jersey is facing serious charges after he was charged in connection with an ISIS-inspired terror plot in Michigan.
Philadelphia International Airport temporarily closes 2 TSA checkpoints amid worker shortage
Philadelphia International Airport will temporarily close checkpoints at Terminal F and Terminal A-West starting Wednesday amid government shutdown. Here's what we know.









