US national debt surpasses size of the economy for first time since World War II
The U.S. national debt has now surpassed the size of the U.S. economy, a historic threshold that hasn't been crossed since the conclusion of World War II.
The U.S. national debt has now surpassed the size of the U.S. economy, a historic threshold that hasn't been crossed since the conclusion of World War II.
Speeding driver causes crash outside Independence Charter School in Center City
A high-speed crash at 16th and Lombard left two people hospitalized with serious injuries after a car ran a red light and struck a Land Rover and a pedestrian, according to police.
A high-speed crash at 16th and Lombard left two people hospitalized with serious injuries after a car ran a red light and struck a Land Rover and a pedestrian, according to police.
Iran latest: War powers deadline set to pass as tensions with Iran continue
The May 1 deadline for Congress to intervene in the war has come, but many Republican lawmakers continue to defer to the White House.
The May 1 deadline for Congress to intervene in the war has come, but many Republican lawmakers continue to defer to the White House.
Philadelphia weather: Friday forecast
FOX 29's Sue Serio has your Friday forecast.
FOX 29's Sue Serio has your Friday forecast.
6th suspect charged in connection with 2025 Grays Ferry mass shooting
Authorities in Philadelphia have arrested another suspect in connection with last year's mass shooting in Grays Ferry that left four people dead and nine others injured.
Authorities in Philadelphia have arrested another suspect in connection with last year's mass shooting in Grays Ferry that left four people dead and nine others injured.
Bucks County family discovers lost World War II love letters
A Bucks County family is sharing more than 100 love letters written in 1945 by Mary Jane Peel to her fiancé, John Lynch, who served in the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II.
A Bucks County family is sharing more than 100 love letters written in 1945 by Mary Jane Peel to her fiancé, John Lynch, who served in the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II.
East Lansdowne crossing guards equipped with body cameras following safety concerns
Five East Lansdowne crossing guards are now equipped with a new piece of backup: a body-worn camera.
Five East Lansdowne crossing guards are now equipped with a new piece of backup: a body-worn camera.
Driver sought in Broad Street hit-and-run that left woman critically injured
A 33-year-old woman is critically injured after being hit by a car Wednesday night near Broad and Wingohocking streets, according to Philadelphia Police.
A 33-year-old woman is critically injured after being hit by a car Wednesday night near Broad and Wingohocking streets, according to Philadelphia Police.
Philly School Board approves facilities plan to modernize schools, close 17 others
The School District of Philadelphia Board of Education has approved a $3 billion facilities plan that includes school closures, consolidations and large-scale building upgrades across the city.
The School District of Philadelphia Board of Education has approved a $3 billion facilities plan that includes school closures, consolidations and large-scale building upgrades across the city.
White House Correspondents' Dinner: New video allegedly shows suspect shooting Secret Service officer
Officials released a nearly-six-minute video Thursday that they say clearly shows the attack at the White House Correspondents Dinner.
Officials released a nearly-six-minute video Thursday that they say clearly shows the attack at the White House Correspondents Dinner.
Weather Authority: Picture perfect evening
FOX 29 meteorologist Kathy Orr discusses tomorrow's "Flower Moon" and breaks down the 7-day forecast.
FOX 29 meteorologist Kathy Orr discusses tomorrow's "Flower Moon" and breaks down the 7-day forecast.
Shirtless man forced teen to eat Gushers candy in restaurant bathroom, police report says
A 34-year-old man allegedly forced a 13-year-old boy to eat Gushers while inside a Massachusetts restaurant bathroom, according to a police report.
A 34-year-old man allegedly forced a 13-year-old boy to eat Gushers while inside a Massachusetts restaurant bathroom, according to a police report.
No workplace retirement plan? Trump's new site aims to change that
Trump’s executive order calls for a new government website where people in the U.S. can find and compare retirement savings accounts, aiming to help millions of workers who don’t have access to one through their employer.
Trump’s executive order calls for a new government website where people in the U.S. can find and compare retirement savings accounts, aiming to help millions of workers who don’t have access to one through their employer.
Juvenile charged in Villanova swatting incidents tied to nationwide hoaxes
A juvenile faces federal charges over a wave of false emergency reports that disrupted college campuses nationwide last summer, including one that sparked alarm at Villanova University.
A juvenile faces federal charges over a wave of false emergency reports that disrupted college campuses nationwide last summer, including one that sparked alarm at Villanova University.
Camp Mystic withdraws 2026 summer camp license application
Camp Mystic has withdrawn its summer camp license application for 2026.
Camp Mystic has withdrawn its summer camp license application for 2026.
Philadelphia to launch bid for 2028 Democratic National Convention
Philadelphia last hosted the Democratic National Convention in 2016.
Philadelphia last hosted the Democratic National Convention in 2016.
Costco employee fatally shot after confronting armed man at Ohio store entrance
A 61-year-old Costco employee in Strongsville, Ohio, was fatally shot after confronting an armed man and refusing him entry into the store, police said.
A 61-year-old Costco employee in Strongsville, Ohio, was fatally shot after confronting an armed man and refusing him entry into the store, police said.
WHCA dinner shooting suspect won’t fight detention, attorney says
Cole Tomas Allen, the man accused of opening fire at the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner, agreed to remain in custody during a federal court hearing Thursday, according to FOX News.
Cole Tomas Allen, the man accused of opening fire at the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner, agreed to remain in custody during a federal court hearing Thursday, according to FOX News.
More parents having fewer kids due to rising costs, survey reveals
Parents say raising kids is getting more expensive, forcing many into debt and even changing how many children they plan to have, according to a survey.
Parents say raising kids is getting more expensive, forcing many into debt and even changing how many children they plan to have, according to a survey.
Six Flags ride abruptly shut down over cell phone violation, leaving riders stuck 200-feet high
More than a dozen riders aboard Supergirl Sky Flight at Six Flags Fiesta Texas were given an unexpected – and extended – view of the Six Flags theme park after the ride was abruptly shut down for several minutes, as the ride was near its highest peak.
More than a dozen riders aboard Supergirl Sky Flight at Six Flags Fiesta Texas were given an unexpected – and extended – view of the Six Flags theme park after the ride was abruptly shut down for several minutes, as the ride was near its highest peak.