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Big Boy, the largest operating steam train, coming to Philadelphia
1+ hour, 43+ min ago (433+ words) The Union Pacific 4014 Big Boy locomotive passes by the crowd during the Union Pacific Railroad Coast to Coast Tour on June 5, 2026, at Fostoria Iron Triangle Railpark in Fostoria, Ohio. The Coast to Coast Tour is part of the celebration for…...
Man, 24, killed in overnight double shooting in North Philadelphia
2+ hour, 2+ min ago (175+ words) PHILADELPHIA - A 24-year-old man is dead after investigators say he was shot to death overnight Wednesday in North Philadelphia. Officers from the Philadelphia Police Department were called to the 800 block of Reno Place just before midnight for reports of a…...
Record-breaking temperatures to roast Philadelphia ahead of 4th of July
2+ hour, 46+ min ago (278+ words) Record-breaking temperatures will roast the Philadelphia area over the next three days, with highs expected to exceed 100 degrees into the 4th of July weekend. PHILADELPHIA - Record-breaking temperatures will roast the Philadelphia area on Thursday and Friday, and reach above triple digits…...
France vs. Paraguay preview: World Cup knockout match in Philadelphia on July 4, America250
2+ hour, 9+ min ago (671+ words) PHILADELPHIA - World Cup knockout soccer is coming to Philadelphia on July 4, adding another major event to a historic holiday weekend as the city celebrates America's 250th birthday. France will face Paraguay in the Round of 16 on Saturday, July 4, at Philadelphia Stadium....
Extreme heat forces Philadelphia to adjust 4th of July celebrations
3+ hour, 16+ min ago (232+ words) PHILADELPHIA - An oppressive heat wave will roast Philadelphia on the 4th of July, forcing city leaders to make adjustments to planned celebrations happening in the city ahead of America's 250th birthday. Mayor Cherelle Parker held a press conference on Wednesday where she…...
Seattle World Cup: USA and Belgium to face off in round of 16
13+ hour, 11+ min ago (520+ words) SEATTLE - The matchup is set. The U. S. will face Belgium in the World Cup round of 16 at Seattle Stadium. Team USA defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 to advance in the knockout stage on Wednesday, while Belgium had a wild 3-2 comeback victory over…...
Philadelphia heat wave: Tips to keep your AC running cool during 100-degree temperatures
14+ hour, 13+ min ago (353+ words) PHILADELPHIA - A local HVAC company says it's working 247 to keep up with soaring temperatures and soaring demand for its services. Ryan Corbett, co-owner of Dream Team Home Services, a FOX 29 sponsor, says: "It's insane. Guys are working 7080 hours a week…...
Kadir Skinner shooting: Family, Wilmington city leaders demand body camera footage released
12+ hour, 46+ min ago (436+ words) Wilmington City officials and family members are calling for transparency from police and the release of body camera footage following the fatal shooting of 19-year-old Kadir Skinner. Skinner was shot three times in the back, according to his family. WILMINGTON,…...
Sixers land Jaylen Brown in deal with Celtics, send Paul George to Boston: Report
17+ hour, 1+ min ago (197+ words) PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia 76ers have acquired All-Star forward Jaylen Brown in a deal with the Boston Celtics, according to a report from ESPN's Shams Charania. In exchange for Brown, the Sixers are sending forward Paul George to Boston along with two…...
Pennsylvania state trooper killed in fiery crash on I-81
12+ hour, 26+ min ago (66+ words) FOX 29 Philadelphia Pennsylvania State Trooper Michael Pahira was killed in a crash involving a tractor trailer on Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County. Pahira was a nearly 20-year veteran of the department. The FIFA World Cup Round of 32 knockout stage continues today…...