
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
Haitian community in Philadelphia celebrates World Cup return after 50 years
The Haitian community in Philadelphia is celebrating Haiti's return to the World Cup after 50 years, expressing pride and hope as the team prepares to face Brazil.
Parking rules force early closures, towing near Philadelphia Stadium during FIFA matches
Parking issues near Philadelphia Stadium during FIFA matches are causing local businesses to close early and residents to face towing and ticketing, with some expressing frustration over lack of advance notice.
Billy Schmidt: Hundreds gather in South Philly for vigil after Penn State student killed in robbery
The South Philadelphia community held a vigil to remember Billy Schmidt, a Penn State University senior who was robbed and killed near his home last weekend.
Xavier Taylor honored by Trenton Thunder after he was critically injured before youth game
The Maple Shade community continued to throw their support behind Xavier Taylor Thursday as he was honored at a Trenton Thunder game. The 12-year-old was critically injured when he was hit by a ball before a youth baseball game last week.
Horsham firefighter fired after racial slur broadcast on Montgomery County radio
A Horsham firefighter was fired after allegedly using a racial slur over the Montgomery County radio system during an emergency response.
Midtown Village Open Streets brings car-free nights to Center City Tuesdays
Center City's "Open Streets" series is now taking place on Tuesday nights in Midtown Village, offering a car-free, pedestrian-focused experience during happy hour and dinner.
Chester residents protest Philadelphia trash incineration, cite health impact
Chester residents are protesting Philadelphia's ongoing practice of incinerating its trash in Chester, citing health and environmental concerns, and are pushing for legislative action to stop it.
Storms bring power outages, downed trees to Bucks, Montgomery, Chester counties
Severe storms brought heavy rain, strong winds, hail, and power outages to parts of the region, causing property damage and leaving thousands without electricity.
1 charged after 14-year-old girl killed in accidental shooting in Upper Darby home: police
A 14-year-old girl was fatally shot in her Upper Darby, Delaware County home in what police believe was an accidental shooting involving children playing with a gun.









