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Today is National Dine Out Day! Over 2,000 restaurants are participating and locally, the funds raise will go to support Hurricane Sandy victims and relief efforts. New Jersey Governor Chris Christie More>>
Everyone remembers Cabbage Patch Dolls. They were those cherub-faced dolls that had yarn hair. A fan of those dolls is making and selling wigs to look exactly like the toy!They come in all shapes, sizes More>>
An admitted father and son pimp team has been acquitted of sex trafficking. A judge delivered the verdict Wednesday at the trial of George Vincent Sr. and his son, George Vincent Jr. More>>
Last year, Fox 29's Sheinelle Jones gave birth to beautiful twins. As a result of carrying those sweet babies, she developed a ventral hernia.After much thought, research and interviewing, Sheinelle decided More>>
The Rolling Stones rocked Philly last night and our Mike Jerrick was there - front and center!Mick Jagger sauntered (as only Mick can) right past Mike and we have the footage.So, how was Mike's first Stones More>>
AP PHOTOPope Francis has given a 17-year-old boy with Down Syndrome the ride of his life -- sort of. Francis invited Alberto di Tullio up onto his open-top Mercedes at the end of his general audience Wednesday, More>>
Serena Williams is one of the world's top tennis stars, but now she is causing quite a stir off the court.She recently gave an interview to Rolling Stone where she made some controversial comments regarding More>>
An NFL player has reportedly been questioned as part of a murder investigation. Police say he's not a suspect, but they think he could shed some light on the crime. More>>
There will be a special investigative committee hearing Wednesday morning at City Hall regarding the deadly building collapse earlier this month in Center City. More>>
The search is on right now for one of the gunmen who police say was involved in a shootout with officers early Wednesday morning in Salem County. More>>
At the annual American Medical Association (AMA) meeting in Chicago, doctors have voted to recognize obesity as an illness. More>>
Times are tough for many in Philadelphia with almost half a million people turning to food pantries just to survive. Several organizations are working to provide healthy options.
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For the second time in one week, officers from the PSPCA are rescuing cats from another hoarding situation.17 cats have been rescued so far from a rowhome on the 2000 block of Margaret Street.
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Doctor Michelle Liggio was a very popular Pensauken doctor. Tonight she's a murder victim. Police say her husband shot her inside her office before turning the gun on himself.
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We're not talking about flooded street corners. In Margate, some streets look more like rivers. More>>
Bensalem police have arrested the suspect wanted for stabbing a man during a vehicle break-in. They previously released a series of suspect photos to help in the search.
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Under a "doomsday" budget now being enacted, schools and students in the city of Philadelphia are facing devastating losses. Philadelphia is trying to convince the state not to let it happen. More>>
Published reports are saying this is a murder/suicide. The victim is 47 year old family practice doctor Michelle Liggio, and the alleged gunman is her estranged husband 58 year old Christopher.
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A former teacher in central Pennsylvania is charged with allowing a student to perform body piercings in class. The teacher at Northern York County High School resigned after the incident last April.
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Philadelphia is set to unload vacant properties, for the right price.
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Lots of traffic and police activity, police cameras are everywhere. But that didn't stopped this armed robber from calmly walking into a Dunkin Donuts on camera Monday afternoon and sticking the place up. More>>
The French national who pretended to be a pilot and accessed the cockpit of a US Airways plane has been sentenced today for fraud. More>>
It was a crime that stunned a Montgomery County community--the murder of a baby and her grandmother. Now, the lawyer for 27-year-old Raghunandan Yandamuri says his client was "pressured" into confessing.
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A man from Newark Delaware has been charged after he exposed himself to a woman while stopped at a red light. More>>
Earlier this spring, Philadelphia police were involved in seven shootings in seven days. That prompted a review that is being done in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Justice. More>>
Chrysler says it has resolved its differences with the government and will recall older Jeep Grand Cherokee and Liberty SUVs that could be at risk of a fuel tank fire.Earlier this month the company refused More>>
Someone in China has created a product that will make even the most persistent suitors lose interest in the woman. More>>
We all complain about the parking authority, but what if you could use your cell phone to report illegally parked cars? More>>
Authorities say a man and woman have been killed in a shooting in a southern New Jersey doctor's office. More>>
One jackpot-winning Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 ticket worth $325,000 dollars was among more than 381,000 prize-winning tickets sold for the June 17 drawing. More>>
Philadelphia Police have released video of a robbery involving a woman and a young girl. The disturbing aspect of this crime, other that the obvious, is that the girl is clearly a juvenile, and the woman More>>
Delaware State Police say they have arrested a man from Camden-Wyoming in connection with the rape of a 15-year-old female. More>>
A 46-year-old man was shot and killed early Tuesday morning in the Fairhill section of the city. More>>
Around 70% of American workers aren't reaching their full potential. More>>
27% of parents in the United States don't realize their daughters have had unhealthy relationships. More>>
The First Lady gave a speech at the G-8 in Belfast yesterday.So, what is everyone talking about today? Her hair.Those famous and controversial bangs are growing out - and right into her eyes.The Twitterverse More>>
A former teacher in central Pennsylvania is facing charges after police say she allowed a student to perform body piercings in class.Police in Carroll Township allege 34-year-old April Beard allowed a More>>
This video may be a few years old, but it is picking up steam on the internet.Why? Take one look at this man singing to a littler of adorable Boxer pups and you will know why.TOO CUTE! More>>
2-year-old Ireland Nugent has been in a wheelchair since April. Ireland's feet were amputated after her dad accidentally backed over her with the lawnmower. She underwent 7 surgeries and yesterday, she More>>
If a waiter doesn't get your order right, there's a chance you could get a little annoyed.Well, this man took annoyed to a whole new level! he was downright furious after workers put cheese on his hamburger! More>>
Police are hunting for the gunmen who shot a man for his cell phone overnight in the city's Lawncrest section. More>>
Federal agents say they have found some cases of human trafficking operating out of a string of 7-Elevens. More>>
An unspeakable crime in Southwest Philadelphia. The details are very disturbing. Police say a man who is a paraplegic has been stabbed and his genitals severed by another man, after the two got into an More>>
The Rolling Stones will perform in Philadelphia on Tuesday night at the Wells Fargo Center. Fans will undoubtedly buy memorabilia to remember the event. One item being sold at an auction will surely catch More>>
In Chester County, there was damage caused by severe storms as they ripped through the area this afternoon. It did not take long but it did quite a bit of damage. More>>
One child is dead and another injured after a vehicle accident on the corner of 9th and Highland in Chester, PA.
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There is an update coming from Janet Murnaghan on the progress made by her daughter, Sarah, after she received a lung transplant last week. More>>
South Philly neighborhood parents are so worried about cars speeding down their street while kids are at play that they installed their own speed bumps. More>>
New Jersey is considering changing the requirements to be a teacher in the Garden State. A proposal would require prospective teachers to have at least a "B" average in college before they get certified. More>>
Parents and Philadelphia staff members are going on a hunger strike. Hunger strikers will camp outside Governor Tom Corbett's office in Philadelphia until the system gets additional funding. More>>
FOX 29, looking out for the safety of your kids with hot weather and swimming pool season soon to arrive.
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A vandal shattered both windows and nerves in a Cumberland County, New Jersey neighborhood. He did plenty of damage, but residents are thankful it wasn't any worse, because they know the vandal easily could have hurt someone. More>>
A milestone for a local non-profit. MANNA celebrated delivering its 10-millionth meal, at its kitchen in Center City.
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Parents at a Port Richmond playground say they fear for their kids' safety. They feel intimidated by a street person living, nearly full time, in the park!
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The State Senate is now considering a bill that would move the November general election to October 16. More>>
Injuries are reported after a crash involving a school bus, a vehicles and a pedestrian in Camden County. More>>
"Very creepy" is the way neighbors are describing the most recent incidents involving a suspected prowler in Lumberton who has struck three times in the last couple of months.
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12-year-old girl is out of the hospital and talking after a roofer fell through her apartment ceiling, injuring her. More>>
Two people are shot outside a motel in New Castle County, Delaware. More>>
The FBI met an incoming United Airlines flight at Newark Liberty International Airport after reports a passenger claimed everyone onboard had been poisoned. More>>
Do you love your job? Or do you count down the hours until happy hour? Are you one of those who steals office supplies from the supply closet?
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Allen Iverson's ex-wife says he has abducted their children, according to TMZ.
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A former Philadelphia Police officer faces serious charges and a $60 million dollar bail. More>>
A family is grieving the loss of a father after an accused drunk driver hit their car, head-on. More>>
Two paramedics were injured Monday morning when a patient apparently attacked them and tried to steal a fire engine, according to union officials.
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He is back!Dave Chappelle is returning to the stage when he embarks on a tour with fellow comedians on Funny Or Die's Oddball Comedy & Curiosity Festival.He will be joined by the new Zealand comedy duo, More>>
Two parents and two employees of the Philadelphia school district are going on a hunger strike until the system gets additional funding.The activists began the "Fast for Safe Schools" on Monday. They intend More>>
They are "the greatest generation," and this weekend more than 125 veterans from our area got the chance to take a free trip to Washington, D.C., to see the very monument that honors their greatest service and sacrifice. More>>
Police say they are searching for two robbers who took part in a terrifying robbery at a market in Strawberry Mansion. More>>
The SS united states was once a regal ship. Now, it sits, rusting away as a group of dedicated people try to bring her back to life.This morning, Fox 29's Dawn Timmoney spoke to Mark Byers, VP of the More>>
SkyFOX was live Monday morning over the scene where almost two dozen school buses were found vandalized as the school year is about to come to a close. More>>
The parents of a boy who has spinal muscular dystrophy were upset when a school photo shows him completely separated from his classmates. More>>
Jenn Fred, avid golfer and intrepid reporter, was at the US Open in Armdore this weekend.She saw the greats, walked the course and reported from the clubhouse.But, nothing compares to her run-in with Tiger's More>>
There's something fishy going on at a new Applebee's in Coney Island. More>>
Meet a little girl with a big message!5-year-old in Jayden Sink of Kansas was only trying to promote peace, but she got a lot of backlash.Little Jayden set up a pink lemonade stand outside the Equality More>>
This year's Miss U.S.A. beauty pageant featured a fumbling contestant. More>>
The Lehigh County Coroner and the Allentown Police Department are currently investigating a car accident that happened Sunday night around 10:40 p.m. More>>
A California husband is out of the dog house this morning!Last week, that man sold a jewelry box at a garage sale. Unbeknownst to him, inside that box was his wife's $23,000 engagement ring!The woman More>>
There's a new outdoor trail to exercise on in Philadelphia, and the first segment of it is opening Monday. More>>
A dad and his 4-year-old son spend Father's Day in the hospital after being hit by an SUV. More>>
Police are still searching for two prisoners who escaped from a correctional facility in eastern Pennsylvania over the weekend. More>>
Stacey, a Bucks County mother, bought Rolling Stones tickets for her daughter and daughter's finance as an engagement gift.
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A pregnant woman is struck by a car in the Hunting Park section of Philadelphia. It happened around 7:30 tonight at Rising Sun Avenue and 9th street. Medics rushed her to Temple Hospital.
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How much is a dad worth? Insure.com puts a number to this question, and the number is $23,344 a year. This annual value, called the Father's Day Index, measures everything a dad does at home. More>>
You've seen it -- the reaction you get when you talk about the city's problems. One writer calls it the "Philly Shrug." More>>
A woman is killed in a late night shooting in Trenton, Mercer County. This happened just after 11:30 p.m. on Saturday, along the 600 block of West State Street. More>>
A police officer is punched and dragged after trying to stop a thief from stealing newspapers. More>>
Judith Woods and Ralph Foote exchanged vows at the Shaker Gardens Nature Center around 6:30 p.m. surrounded by loved ones. More>>
Jimmy Buffet performed to thousands of people kick starting the summer beach season. His new Margaritaville is part of one resorts plan to appeal to more people. More>>
Philadelphia City Schools is facing a $300 million dollar deficit. Marchers took their message to Governor Corbett's office, hoping the district will be fully funded More>>
Federal park officials are temporarily banning swimming in the Delaware Water Gap because of high river levels. More>>
Her yard is ready for the pool that never came. Find out about the construction issue that has a homeowner turning to FOX 29 News to get results. More>>
Protesters hit the streets of Center City on Friday afternoon in an effort to try and save thousands of school district jobs. More>>
Just two days ago, 10-year-old Sarah Murnaghan was given a pair of adult lungs to replace the lungs she was born with. Her lungs had been ravaged by cystic fibrosis.This surgery was all made possible More>>
Just hours after L&I building inspector Ronald Wagenhoffer ended his own life Wednesday night, sources say police found a videotape on which Wagenhoffer says "it wasn't my fault." More>>
Too much chlorine in the pool causes five people to get sick at a gym in Northeast Philadelphia. Skyfox flew the L.A. Fitness on Grant Avenue around 12:30 pm, Friday afternoon.Several emergency vehicles More>>
Some new advertisements from Kraft have a mother's group getting "zesty" about something – an email campaign. More>>
Skyfox was over the scene of what is reported to be a small explosion at a gas station in Palmyra, Burlington County. Several fire rescue teams can be seen monitoring the situation. It is unclear what More>>
Spectators were treated to quite a patriotic site this morning when four members of the Spirit of Liberty Sky Diving Team landed on Independence Mall.Each of the divers, led by a former US Army Ranger More>>
Philadelphia Police are looking for help in identifying two suspects wanted in connection with the theft in over $20,000 in Mary Kay cosmetics from a vehicle.According to police, a 43-year old woman parked More>>
Friday marks the six month anniversary of the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Ct. The tragedy will be marked with a moment of silence there, along with the reading of countless names of victims of gun violence. More>>
For this edition of Comeback Down The Shore, Fox 29's Jenn Frederick heads to beautiful Margate, New Jersey - home of Lucy, the elephant and so much more.We visited Tomatoes', Steve & Cookie's, Johnny's More>>
A top commander of a Nazi SS-led unit accused of burning villages filled with women and children lied to American immigration officials to get into the United States and has been living in Minnesota since More>>
Penn State is banning bags from home athletic events this fall.Penn State says it's prohibiting backpacks, bags and purses from athletic facilities including Beaver Stadium, the Bryce Jordan Center and More>>
Police are on the scene of a shooting in North Philadelphia.A 24-yard old man has been transported to Temple Hospital in critical condition.Skyfox was over the active crime scene, as the suspect has not More>>
Yesterday, we brought you the story of 11-year-old Sebastien De La Cruz. Sebastian sang the national Anthem during Game 3 of the NBA finals, but some people on the internet took issue with Sebastian's More>>
A special election to replace late U.S. Sen. Frank Lautenberg of New Jersey can be held this October, a state court has ruled. More>>
Not everyone is happy about the saggy pants ban on the Wildwood boardwalk, including a few famous rappers. More>>
Police are investigating a suspicious person Tuesday near Ralph Field in Haddon Heights Park, NJ. More>>
Police are hunting for the armed robbers who pistol-whipped a man during a home invasion in Cobbs Creek. It happened around 1:30 a.m. Friday when guys with handguns simply knocked on the door. And when More>>
Hide your azaleas. Hide your geraniums. Someone may be out to get your potted plants! A couple's five finger discount was caught on tape.
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If the I-95 construction doesn't cause enough delays, there's a new problem at this hour. Skyfox was just over the scene of a bad accident northbound at Woodhaven Road in Northeast Philadelphia. We're More>>
It was a big one-two weather punch for people who live in parts of Delaware and South Jersey tonight.
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A new neighbor in Philadelphia's Fishtown section learns the people there maybe aren't so happy about water-loving animals after all. More>>
For the first time, in over half a century, we can finally take a glimpse into the disturbing mind of a Nazi leader.
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We may be a few months away from the Eagles' season kickoff, but the NFL has already implemented new rules to try to keep stadiums safe for fans. And not everyone will enjoy these new rules.
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Two alleged "beauty bandits" are caught on surveillance video in Philadelphia's Fairhill neighborhood. More>>
A week ago Sarah cheered at the prospect of getting another chance at life. Now her family is waiting for her to take her first breath with her new donor lungs.
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Residents say the nasty weather rolled in at 9 a.m. this morning. More>>
It's a critical waiting period right now for a 10-year-old Delaware County girl. Sarah Murnaghan received her double lung transplant Wednesday, thanks to a judge's order that allowed her to get on an adult organ donor waiting list despite her young age. And while the transplant is cause for celebration, Sarah still has quite a fight ahead. More>>
"We have now lost seven lives in connection with this tragedy."With those words, city officials confirmed the overnight suicide of License and Inspections Inspector Ronald Wagenhoffer. More>>
Police say nine children have been taken to hospitals after their school bus drove into a light post in a southern New Jersey parking lot. More>>
In May, a Cheerios ad featuring an adorable little biracial girl generated lots of racist backlash on the Internet. Now comes an even edgier parody.
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Power outages have occurred after severe weather hit our area Thursday morning. More>>
New Jersey State Police confirm late Wednesday night that race car driver Jason Leffler has died after a crash at Bridgeport Speedway in Logan Township. More>>
Eagles defensive end Jason Peters is in trouble with the law. More>>
City officials confirm that a Department of Licenses and Inspections inspector has passed away from an apparent suicide a little more than a week after last week's deadly building collapse in Center City. More>>
FOX29's Karen Hepp and Mike Jerrick were joined by Kathi Clapham on "Good Day Philadelphia" Thursday morning, when she shared her connection with Cystic Fibrosis and talked about Sarah.
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According to a recent tweet from the New Jersey Police department, there is a sinkhole near mile 58 on the northbound side of the Garden State Parkway.Traffic is being diverted off Exit 58 to CR 539. More>>
"Eyeball Licking." It is apparently a trend among young Japanese according to an article in medicaldaily.comOculolinctus is not new. People have been posting videos depicting young lovers showing this More>>
This past Friday, over 3,000 employees with the School District of Philadelphia were given pink slips. The district says without these cuts, there is no way to make up for the $300 million budget deficit.Teachers, More>>
Play at the 2013 U.S. Open in Merion has been suspended. More>>
Little Sarah Murnaghan received her double lung transplant Wednesday afternoon, and Dr. Mike was live with all the details on "Good Day Philadelphia" Thursday.
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Delaware County police have confirmed that they have responded to reports of a shooting at Hilltop Elementary School in Aston, PA.This school is in the Chichester School District. No further details are More>>
An 11-year-old boy proves he has much more maturity and talent than hundreds of NBA fans. 'America's Got Talent' star Sebastien De La Cruz was chosen to perform the national anthem before game three of More>>
An industrial detergent leak overnight on Route 309 in Montgomery Township, Montgomery County, is still causing traffic problems this morning. More>>
Her surgery is a success! We're hearing from 10-year-old Sarah Murnaghan's family now that she has received the lung transplant she needs to survive. More>>
In Burlington County, two men are indicted for allegedly breaking into over two dozen homes. A grand jury indicted 54-year-old Darius Gittens and 48-year-old Geoffrey Petit on 96 separate counts.
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Two window washers are trapped on a building in New York City. It's happening at the Hearst Building in Manhattan. More>>
A man and a woman have been arrested for robbing homes of grieving families as they attended funerals. The two heartless suspects were caught during an unrelated traffic stop in Franklin Township. More>>
Officials in Wildwood just voted on what you can wear on one of the most popular shore boardwalks. The law now bans pants that sag more than three inches below the waist.
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Although he's still in training, a Seeing Eye dog is saving lives- and it's all caught on camera. More>>
The Trenton Titans minor league ice hockey team closed up shop back in April, for reasons that have never been fully explained. Now, season ticket holders have lost their team and their money.
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Gladwyne Elementary School went into lockdown mode at approximately 1:30 PM, Wednesday afternoon. More>>
A judge sentenced Reverend Charles Engelhardt to six to twelve years behind bars. Bernard Shero will serve eight to sixteen years. More>>
For the neighbors on the 6500 block of Crescentville Road this intersection with Cheltenham Avenue has been a nightmare. So much so, they can't even sit out on their front porches. More>>
Humane Law Enforcement members from the Pennsylvania SPCA have descended on the 7000 block on Sprague Street to rescue over a dozen cats from a house. Officers on scene describe this as a hoarding situation. More>>
A banner plane flew over Center City Philadelphia and is supposed to make an appearance over the U.S. Open today. More>>
Suffering in the name of fashion is nothing abnormal for some women- but it could be doing more harm than you think!
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FOX 29's Claudia Gomez spoke Wednesday afternoon to Janet Murnaghan as her daughter, 10-year-old Sarah, undergoes a lung transplant at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. More>>
AP PhotoThe Flyers have acquired New York Islanders defenseman Mark Streit in exchange for right wingman Shane Harper, according to the team's general manager. More>>
Hezekiah Walker and six members of his famed choir were in our Good Day studio this morning singing his new song, "Every Praise." More>>
Authorities are still racing to track down the man behind the leaks in the NSA spying scandal. It comes as the first lawsuits have just been filed over the agency's surveillance. More>>
It's almost that time to retire your spring clothing and swap it for shorts and bathing suits- but, for some 30 million American, especially women, it also means dealing with varicose veins. More>>
Super glue can be used to fix a lot of things around the house, but doctors at the University of Kansas Hospital" used it to fix a baby's brain.The baby's name is Ashylyn. She's just three weeks old More>>
The parents of Philadelphia School District students have made their voices loud and clear about the "doomsday" budget cuts. But now, it's the students who are speaking out! More>>
A homeowner trying to get rid of bed bugs sets the whole house on fire in South Jersey. Several people were hurt-- including firefighters. More>>
Everything is back to normal at Princeton University on Wednesday morning after a bomb threat put the Ivy League campus on lockdown. More>>
An ambulance burst into flames with paramedics inside Tuesday night in Center City. More>>
A fire broke out early this morning at the site of the new YMCA that is being built in Delaware County. More>>
A dangerous trend on college campuses is mixing two very serious conditions. FOX's Lisa Chavarria reports that "drunkorexia" could have disastrous consequences.
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The video, taken two years ago, shows high ranking members of the Somerdale Volunteer Fire Department bullying and making fun of a firefighter with developmental disabilities.
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In Upper Darby, a father is arrested for leaving his six-month-old baby inside a hot car.
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Philadelphia Police are searching for the two suspects wanted in connection with the June 7 robbery of a small Juniata store. More>>
Princeton University's campus has been evacuated after "a bomb threat to multiple unspecified campus buildings," and local, state and federal law enforcement agencies are investigating. More>>
The National Weather Service has confirmed that it was, in fact, a tornado that touched down in Delaware late Monday afternoon. More>>
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