Philadelphia declares disaster emergency after microbursts tear through city

Severe storms tore through Philadelphia with 60 to 70 mph straight-line winds Saturday, damaging buildings, knocking down trees and leaving thousands without power as the city declared a disaster emergency.

3 killed in head-on crash after wrong-way driver speeds past troopers on I-76: PSP

Pennsylvania State Police said they saw a pickup driving toward them on I-76 in Lower Merion Township Saturday morning, shortly before crashing into two cars head-on.

Man hospitalized after being shot inside vehicle Saturday in North Philadelphia

A man was shot while inside a vehicle late Saturday morning in North Philadelphia, police said. No arrests have been made as investigators work to determine what led to the shooting.

A sea of Philadelphians fills the Ben Franklin Bridge for 100th anniversary celebration

Thousands turned out Saturday for the Ben Franklin Bridge’s 100th anniversary celebration, filling the bridge and toll plaza area for a rare chance to walk the iconic span.

Weather Authority: Humid Saturday brings afternoon storm threat before 90s return to Philly
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FOX 29 has your weekend forecast as humidity builds across the Philadelphia region. Heavy pop-up storms could develop after 2 p.m., with downpours possible in parts of Philly, South Jersey and the suburbs before conditions improve Sunday and the 90s return for All-Star Game week.

Kyle Schwarber joins Bryce Harper in Home Run Derby at Citizens Bank Park

Philly fans are getting two hometown sluggers in the Home Run Derby, with Kyle Schwarber joining Bryce Harper for Monday night’s power show at Citizens Bank Park.

Homeowner charged with murder after contractor shot, killed in Roxborough

A 75-year-old Philadelphia homeowner is now charged with murder after police said a 20-year-old contractor was shot and killed Wednesday afternoon in Roxborough.

SEPTA offering free rides home after Home Run Derby, MLB All-Star Game

Baseball fans heading to MLB All-Star Week in Philadelphia will get free rides home from NRG Station after the Home Run Derby and All-Star Game, thanks to SEPTA partnerships with DraftKings and the Pennsylvania Lottery.

2 men injured in separate overnight shooting, stabbing in South Philadelphia

Philadelphia police are investigating two separate overnight incidents: a shooting in Point Breeze that damaged cars and a home, and a stabbing outside a South Philadelphia business.

Weather Authority: North Wildwood barbecue festival kicks off as weekend forecast improves
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FOX 29 checks in from North Wildwood as the National New Jersey Barbecue Championship and Anglesey Blues Festival gets ready to fire up for the weekend. Sue Serio says the weather should mostly cooperate, with heat, humidity and a chance of a pop-up storm before a sunnier, less humid Sunday. Plus, a look at shore travel impacts and a rack of ribs that pulls apart like butter.

MLB All-Star Village brings interactive baseball exhibits to Philadelphia

The MLB All-Star Village at the Pennsylvania Convention Center is set to open Saturday through Tuesday, offering interactive baseball experiences leading up to the MLB All-Star Game at Citizens Bank Park.

Contractor shot and killed in Roxborough; homeowner in police custody

Philadelphia police say 20-year-old construction worker, Salis Hanrahan, was shot and killed in the city's Roxborough neighborhood Wednesday. A homeowner is in police custody.

Philadelphia weather: Flash Flood Warning in effect until 6pm
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FOX 29 meteorologists Kathy Orr and Scott Williams discuss the flash flood warning that has been put into effect for Camden, Delaware, Gloucester, and Philadelphia counties until 6:00pm.