
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
Verdict reached in trial of 2 men charged in deadly home invasion
A jury has reached a verdict in the trial of two men accused of a deadly home invasion in Montgomery County that killed a son and paralyzed a mother.
Advisories lifted for New Jersey beaches as officials actively monitor water
The Jersey beaches are open and the water is safe after swimming advisories issued earlier in the week were lifted.
ICE raids Montgomery County business detaining at least a dozen people
It was a difficult and traumatic day in West Norriton which is reeling after Wednesday morning's ICE raid at the Farmers Market. The community came together hours later to show their support for the detainees and their families at a vigil.
New app allows users to report street, parking violations to PPA in just 30 seconds
A new app called Laser Vision is making it easier for Philadelphia residents to report street violations, aiming to enhance safety and accessibility.
Norristown residents meet finalists for police chief position
Residents of Norristown gathered at the municipal building to hear from the three final candidates vying for the position of police chief. This town hall event follows a national search that began in January.
Philadelphia weather: Multiple water rescues as heavy rains flood roadways
For the third night in a row, severe weather was a top concern for residents across the region as heavy rain poured, flooding roadways, leading to numerous rescues.
PHL grapples with striking workers, storm delays, uptick in holiday travel: tips to remain patient
Philly International is facing a perfect storm of challenges as travelers head out for the Fourth of July holiday, on top of unionized airport workers on strike and bad weather causing flight disruptions, the airport is grappling with significant hurdles.
The School District of Philadelphia faces criminal charges over asbestos management
The Department of Justice has announced criminal charges against the School District of Philadelphia. Here's what we know.
Bridgeton warehouse collapse, ammonia leak: All employees accounted for; 2 injured
A collapse and ammonia leak caused lots of damage at a food processing warehouse in Bridgeton, New Jersey Wednesday.
Victims speak out after group attacks, throws liquid on them in Center City
After Philadelphia police released surveillance footage of a group involved in a random attack on two Marine veterans, the victims are speaking out.