
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
West Philly’s 52nd Street corridor: city explores safety, transit upgrades
A public meeting was held to discuss plans for making West Philly’s 52nd Street Corridor safer, cleaner, and greener, with input from residents and business owners.
Philadelphia to fine drivers blocking trolley lanes with new camera program
SEPTA and the Philadelphia Parking Authority are launching a new program to stop drivers from double-parking or blocking trolley lanes. Here's what we know.
Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau’s parents reflect after USA Hockey team honors sons at 2026 Olympics
The parents of NHL player Johnny Gaudreau reflect on emotional moments at the USA men's hockey Olympic gold medal game, honoring their late sons Johnny and Matty, who died in a tragic accident.
Radnor school board faces criticism over response to AI student videos
Parents in Radnor Township are demanding accountability and transparency from the school board after AI-generated non-consensual videos of students circulated, prompting ongoing concerns and calls for policy changes.
Temple University police sergeant honored at vigil 3 years after fatal shooting
A vigil was held to honor Temple University Police Sergeant Christopher Fitzgerald on the third anniversary of his death in the line of duty.
Department of Interior appeals order to restore slavery exhibit at Independence Mall
The Department of the Interior is appealing a federal judge's order to immediately restore the slavery exhibit at the President's House site in Independence Mall, Philadelphia, after its removal by the National Park Service.
Nursing cat abandoned outside Fishtown Animal Hospital; kittens missing
A 7-month-old cat was abandoned in a carrier on the front steps of Fishtown Animal Hospital on East Girard Avenue late Wednesday morning, and staff are now searching for her missing kittens.
Camden County plan to move prison to Winslow Township draws strong opposition
A proposed regional prison in Winslow Township, Camden County, sparked heated debate and strong opposition from residents at a township committee meeting.
Police: Potentially linked break-ins reported in Abington Township
Police in Abington Township are warning residents to stay alert after two break-ins in the Rydal section last month, which investigators believe may be connected.
Students rally to save Lankenau Environmental Science Magnet High School in Roxborough
Lankenau Environmental Science Magnet High School faces possible closure, prompting strong community efforts to keep it open.









