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
Methacton High cheer team stranded in Texas by winter storm returns to Philadelphia
Methacton High School's cheerleading team was stranded in Texas due to a winter storm but has safely returned home, turning the experience into a memorable adventure.
Drone team helps find missing Fishtown dog Benji after major snowstorm
A fluffy dog named Benji became a social media sensation after escaping from his Fishtown home during one of the biggest snowstorms Philadelphia has seen in years.
Havertown braces for snowstorm as salt, shovels sell out at local stores
Residents are rushing to hardware stores to buy snow supplies like salt, shovels, and fuel ahead of an expected major snowstorm, leading to widespread shortages.
Philadelphia cracks down on restaurant reservation scalping with new law
Philadelphia is experiencing a rise in people scalping hard-to-get restaurant reservations, prompting new legislation to address the issue.
Philadelphia nun killed in hit-and-run 20 years ago; suspect still sought
It's been 20 years since a beloved nun was taken from the Philadelphia community, and the person responsible for her death has yet to be caught.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro announces re-election bid
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro will run for a second term in the pivotal battleground state after a first term that put him on the Democratic Party’s radar as a potential presidential contender in 2028.
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.