Philadelphia, PA

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Allentown, PA

ALLENTOWN, Pa. - The Mayor of Allentown, Pennsylvania, is speaking out after the city has seen two deadly shootings that left three people dead. According to police, the first shooting occurred on Thursday evening around 7:40 p.m. on the 500 block of North 4th Street. Responding officers found Darnelle Thompson,...

'Loss of life': Mayor of Allentown speaks out after back-to-back shootings leave 3 dead

A man is dead and a woman and baby were taken to the hospital after police say a 'white powdery substance' was found in the basement of a Philadelphia home. Officials say preliminary information indicates the substance was likely fentanyl, but an official identification has not yet been given.

Man dies, woman and baby taken to hospital after 'white powdery substance' found at Philadelphia home

PHILADELPHIA - Authorities were called to a house in Mayfair for reports of screaming and found two partially clothed children outside and a naked boy in a dog cage inside, police said. Officers from the Philadelphia Police Department made the chilling discovery at a home on the 4200 block of...

Police: 2 charged after children discovered partially clothed, boy found locked in cage in Mayfair home

Reading, PA

An explosion at a historic Reading chocolate factory left two people dead and several others hurt, according to officials. Firefighters responded to R.M. Palmer Company on South 2nd Avenue around 5 p.m. Friday for reports of an explosion and a multi-alarm fire. Authorities said the explosion leveled Building 2 of...

Officials: 2 dead, 9 unaccounted for in Reading chocolate factory explosion

PHILADELPHIA - Surveillance video captured the moment a man was knocked unconscious, then robbed by two suspects on the streets of North Philadelphia earlier this month. The 62-year-old victim was walking on 12th Street and Girard when he was approached from behind and punched in the face by one of the suspects.

Video: Man attacked from behind, punched into wall in violent North Philadelphia robbery

PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Police Department's Homicide Unit is investigating a shooting that left one man dead on Tuesday evening. According to authorities, a 29-year-old man was found shot twice in the head in a 2015 blue Chrysler 200 parked on the 100 block of S. Cecil Street in the city's West Philadelphia section.

Police: Man found shot to death inside car still running on West Philadelphia street

PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Fire Department is on scene in Holmesburg responding to a hazmat situation. FOX 29's Jennifer Lee is on scene as first responders work on a home on Teesdale Street. Homes in the area have been evacuated and a large police and fire presence can be seen.

Fire department responding to hazmat situation in Holmesburg, officials say

PHILADELPHIA - A horrifying fall at the shipyard in Philadelphia has left a young man fighting for his life. Police say the 26-year-old fell from a scissor lift at the Philly Shipyard on Kitty Have Avenue around 10 p.m. Tuesday. He was transported to a local hospital in extremely critical...

Man extremely critical after falling from scissor lift at Philadelphia shipyard, police say

Edison, NJ

PHILADELPHIA - A multi-vehicle crash left one person in critical condition, and a trail of destruction along part of Roosevelt Boulevard Tuesday night. Police say a speeding car was hit by another car when it ran a red light on C Street around 10:20 p.m. Two parked cars were then...

Car smashes into concrete wall in multi-vehicle crash on Roosevelt Boulevard

The caiman found abandoned in FDR Park earlier this month has been euthanized, officials say. FOX 29's Karen Hepp has the details.

Caiman found abandoned in Philadelphia's FDR Park euthanized

New Jersey State

Media, PA

MEDIA, Pa. - New Jersey State Police have canceled the search for one of their own after he was found safe. On March 19, just before 7 p.m., officials say the trooper was seen leaving a health facility in Media, Pa. The Cumberland County man was observed on surveillance video...

State Police: Missing New Jersey State Trooper found safe

Audubon, NJ

AUDUBON, N.J. - A local Audubon pizza shop is hoping to make a difference for one family by organizing a fundraiser for a little boy diagnosed with leukemia, creating unique pizza boxes. "It was just him and I at the emergency room that day," Callen’s mom, Tori Sarlo explained. "Ryan...

To fundraise for 2-year-old boy with leukemia, Audubon pizza shop creates special pizza boxes

Bucks County, PA

Bensalem Township, PA

BENSALEM, Pa. - Bucks County families are happy to see a revival of sorts for Neshaminy Mall as a new youth center opens inside. Once a vibrant places to shop, many malls have become deserted, as retail moved out and online shopping took hold. "It’s a little bit of a...

Bucks County families benefit from new youth center in Neshaminy Mall

Exclusive video from FOX 29's Reading weather camera captured a deadly explosion at a local chocolate factory. Hours after the blast officials said two people are dead and nine are still missing.

Exclusive video captures deadly Reading chocolate factory explosion

PHILADELPHIA - Hundreds of students and teachers from Philadelphia magnet schools gathered Thursday at the district headquarters to protest possible budget and staffing cuts. The protesters specifically refuted the enrollment policy for special admission schools that relies strictly on PSSA test scores to increase equity. They say the new testing cut-off has unintended consequences that has lead to lower enrollment, empty seats in classrooms and staffing cuts for highly coveted schools.

Students, faculty protest possible budget and staffing cuts at Philadelphia magnet schools

PHILADELPHIA - Showers that sporadically soaked parts of the Delaware Valley on Thursday will dissipate overnight, but more rounds of rain are ahead for Friday and will impact the weekend. Temperatures will stay mild overnight with a few passing clouds that could bring a brief sprinkle in some areas. Showers...

Weather Authority: Showers will remain on Friday, continue into weekend

PHILADELPHIA - A court-ordered program is providing Philadelphia teens with troubled pasts a second chance to turn their young lives around before it's too late. Over a dozen teens aged 14-18 report to Philadelphia's Net Center every weeknight and alternating Saturdays to receive mentorship, homework help, and build relationships. "I...

Program aims to provide troubled youth with a second chance through mentorship

Westampton, NJ

PHILADELPHIA - Lingering smoke from a weekend brush fire in Rancocas State Park is still impacting a local school district that has been fully closed since Tuesday. The New Jersey Forest Fire Service deemed the wildfire 100% contained on Sunday night, but by Monday morning students at Westampton Middle School noticed smokey hallways.

Wildfire smoke causes Westampton School District schools to close for days

PHILADELPHIA - After a spring-like Wednesday brought warmth and sunshine to the area, spring showers will now move in and linger for several days. Rain began to move into the area early Thursday morning, according to FOX 29's Sue Serio. Showers will continue on and off throughout the afternoon before...

Weather Authority: Temps rise to the upper 60s as 3-day stretch of rain begins

PHILADELPHIA - Friday has been a damp and dreary start to the weekend and Saturday will not bring much change. After occasional showers Friday night, skies will remain cloudy overnight into Saturday morning, dropping to the mid-40s. During the day Saturday will see more rounds of showers and, maybe even...

Weather Authority: Damp and overcast Friday night sets up rainy Saturday, with possible storms

Villanova, PA

GREENVILLE, S.C. - Jasmyne Roberts scored a career-high 26 points — including a stickback for the go-ahead, three-point play with 38.8 seconds left — to help Miami overcome blowing a 21-point lead and beat Villanova 70-65 on Friday for the program's first trip to the NCAA Tournament's Elite Eight.

Miami holds on to beat Villanova for 1st trip to Elite 8

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Police: Quadruple shooting leaves 4 men injured in Oxford Circle

PHILADELPHIA - Four young men were struck when several shots were fired in Philadelphia's Oxford Circle Saturday...

Police: Quadruple shooting leaves 4 men injured in Oxford Circle

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