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
Eagles playoffs: Super fan has ultimate dream of singing national anthem at Bird's game
Eagles super fan Amira Heep, from Chestnut Hill, has an ultimate dream to sing the national anthem at a Bird’s game.
Israel-Hamas ceasefire: Montgomery County woman hopeful for return of cousin held hostage
Following news of the Israel and Hamas ceasefire deal, a Montgomery County woman is speaking out after her cousin Elkana Bohbot, 34, was kidnapped by militants on October 23, 2023 during the Nova Music Festival massacre.
Philadelphia Eagles Cooper DeJean, Thomas Booker IV work with high school athletes for united cause
Eagles players Cooper DeJean & Thomas Booker IV donated their time to a non-profit working with local high school athletes to organize sports equipment donations.
Photographer working for peace is victim of burglary after equipment is stolen
A genuine blow for a local photographer who uses his skills behind the lens to promote peace on Philadelphia streets, as he is now the victim of a crime.
Popular content creator, with dogs, creates hugely successful fundraiser for ACCT Philly
Eddie, a social media content creator, along with his dogs, was determined to help a local shelter after adopting a stray from Puerto Rico, so he posted some video clips on social media to get it going for ACCT Philly.
Massive fire destroys historic church in Norristown
Fire crews work to tackle a large fire that occurred at Faith Tabernacle House of Prayer Inc. in Norristown Tuesday.
Accused killer Luigi Mangione extradited to NY amid new charges; could face death penalty
Accused killer of a healthcare CEO, 26-year-old Penn grad Luigi Mangione was whisked from Pennsylvania to New York by plane and helicopter to face new federal charges of stalking and murder. If convicted, Mangione faces the death penalty.
Porch pirates dance, taunt Camden County homeowner on Ring camera: 'Not cool, bro'
As one of the masked suspects starts to run off with the package, police say the second stays behind to dance in front of the home's Ring doorbell camera. The homeowners posted the video to the app to help warn neighbors.
Violators illegally passing school buses prompt police crackdown in Montgomery County
Cheltenham Township police is cracking down on illegal passing around school buses. Here's what to know.
Cherry Hill community grieving sudden loss of dad, coach, mentor: 'Just devastated'
A tight-knit community is mourning the sudden loss of a Cherry Hill father, softball coach and mentor. Those who knew and loved him are leaning on each other to keep his memory alive.