Woman's body found in water at FDR Park: police

Investigators say a woman's body was pulled from the water at FDR Park on Friday afternoon.

Philly students, families voice concerns over plan to close schools

Hundreds packed a town hall at the School District of Philadelphia headquarters Thursday to weigh in on the district’s proposed $2.8 billion school facilities plan, which includes closing several schools.

Mayor Parker proposes ride share and delivery taxes in $7B budget plan

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker has unveiled a $7 billion budget plan for fiscal year 2027 that includes new taxes on ride-share trips and retail deliveries.

Philadelphia St. Patrick’s Day Parade: Road closures and parking restrictions

The annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, organized by the Philadelphia St. Patrick’s Day Observance Association, will kick off Sunday, March 15 at 11:15 a.m., celebrating 250 years of Irish contributions to America with a procession through the city’s historic core.

Life expectancy in Philadelphia is below average: report

The estimated life expectancy at birth for Philadelphia was 75 years in 2023, according to data released by the City Health Dashboard.

How can it be 80 degrees one day and near freezing the next in Philadelphia?

The Northeast has seen wild temperature swings — from record 80s one day to snow showers the next. Scientists say weather patterns like cold fronts and climate factors help explain it.

Philly weather swings: Record high, then rain and wet snow Thursday
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Philadelphia set a new record high temperature of 83 degrees on Wednesday, but FOX 29 Meteorologist Scott Williams said the city is about to see a dramatic weather shift with crashing temperatures and a chance for wet snow.

Weather Authority: scattered storms tonight
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FOX 29 meteorologist Scott Williams looks at the area's severe storm threats for tonight and breaks down the 7-day forecast. 

Uber Eats launches robot food delivery service in Philly's Center City

Uber Eats has started to roll out its autonomous robots that will deliver food to users in Philadelphia's Center City neighborhood. Here's everything we know.

Trung Duc Lu added to FBI’s Ten Most Wanted for 2014 Philadelphia killings

Trung Duc Lu has been added to the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives List for his alleged involvement in a 2014 torture, kidnapping, and murder case in Philadelphia, with a reward of up to $1 million for information leading to his arrest.

Philadelphia weather: Scattered storms expected on Wednesday

Temperatures soared into the low 80s on Tuesday, but FOX 29 Meteorologist Scott Williams says a dramatic shift in the weather is on the way, including a risk for severe storms and a sharp drop in temperatures.

Philadelphia weather: Scattered storms expected on Wednesday
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Scattered thunderstorms that could turn severe are possible on Wednesday with unseasonably warm temperatures in the upper 70s continuing.

Weather Authority: Gear up for scattered storms
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After beautiful temperatures, precipitation is on the way. FOX 29’s Scott Williams details what to expect in weather this week.

Fishtown Girl Scouts face shutdown risk as cookie sales fall short of goal

Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania Troop 902 in Fishtown needs to sell at least 4,000 more boxes of cookies by March 22 to fund their programs and avoid possible shutdown.

1 dead, 2 injured in South Philadelphia fire

One person is dead and two others were taken to the hospital after a fire broke out Tuesday morning in South Philadelphia.