FOX 29 Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA · English · TV & web
FOX 29 Philadelphia is a local news outlet based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, covering regional news, elections, and current events in the area and beyond.
- Top beat: Crime
- Tracked since 2026
- 3 Philadelphia, PA peers
Latest stories
- TSA finds hidden smoke grenades at Indianapolis airportTSA officers at Indianapolis International Airport found two live smoke grenades hidden in a traveler's checked luggage, including one inside a jar of peanut butter. The items were safely removed before the bag was loaded onto an aircraft. The TSA also shared other unusual items found at airports across the country.
- David Clayton-Thomas, lead singer of Blood, Sweat & Tears, diesDavid Clayton-Thomas, the lead singer of Blood, Sweat & Tears, has died at the age of 84.
- Neymar makes World Cup debut for Brazil in first appearance since 2023Neymar made his World Cup 2026 debut for Brazil in a 3-0 win against Scotland after recovering from an injury, marking his first appearance for the national team since 2023.
- PAWS turns World Cup excitement into lifesaving push for Philadelphia’s adoptable petsPAWS Philadelphia is leveraging World Cup enthusiasm to boost pet adoption and fostering efforts, aiming to place 300 animals into homes through a summer challenge.
- Elon Musk loses trillionaire status after tech sell-off erases billions from fortuneElon Musk lost his trillionaire status as tech stock declines reduced his net worth to $946 billion.
- Skateboarder run over by cement truck after losing control of board in PhiladelphiaA 22-year-old skateboarder was killed in Philadelphia when he lost control of his board, fell, and was run over by a cement truck.
- Alex Murdaugh cites unknown male DNA in bid for new testingAlex Murdaugh's defense team is seeking additional forensic testing and procedural changes in his ongoing legal case.
- 19-year-old shot and killed by police in Wilmington, father speaks outWilmington police shot and killed a 19-year-old man during a chase after he allegedly pointed a gun at a crowd, with the victim's father alleging police mishandled communication and conflicting witness accounts.
- Curaçao brings ‘blue wave’ to Philadelphia before World Cup match against Ivory CoastCuraçao's fans celebrated their World Cup debut in Philadelphia with an event featuring music, food, and activities, as the island aims to share its culture and continue its historic run in the tournament.
- USA vs Türkiye preview: Yellow cards, lineup rotations loom after Americans claim Group DThe U.S. men's national team faces Türkiye in their final Group D match, with potential lineup rotations due to yellow cards and injury management, while Türkiye, eliminated, still poses a challenge.
- Giraffe loose in Texas: $5K reward offered for information leading to capture, safe returnA giraffe named Gracie escaped from a Texas ranch, prompting a $5,000 reward for information leading to her capture and safe return. Authorities are working with neighboring ranches to locate her.
- Curaçao vs Ivory Coast preview: Knockout hopes on the line for both in PhiladelphiaCuraçao and Ivory Coast compete in a World Cup Group E match in Philadelphia, with both teams needing a win or draw to advance to the knockout stage.
- Germany vs Ecuador preview: Ecuador’s World Cup survival on the line in NYC, NJGermany and Ecuador play in a World Cup Group E match with Germany already qualified and Ecuador needing a win to stay in the tournament, with local significance for Ecuadorian communities in New York and New Jersey.
- Man, 24, shot to death in ambush shooting outside Philadelphia home: policeA 24-year-old man was killed in an ambush shooting outside a Philadelphia home, with shooters fleeing before police arrived.
- 2 massive earthquakes rock Venezuela in less than a minuteTwo massive earthquakes struck Venezuela within 45 seconds, causing building collapses and widespread evacuations in Caracas and distant cities.