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You saw it only on FOX, a state representative so desperate to get away from investigative reporter Jeff Cole that he drove into traffic. Now, see what happened after our story aired.More>>
They go to school for years, with taxpayers helping to foot-the-bill, to become doctors, dentists and chiropractors. But years later, why do they owe Uncle Sam millions of dollars in school loans?More>>
Rep. Chaka Fattah of Philadelphia tells FOX 29 there are 875,000 veterans who have waited more than four months to get the benefits they deserve from Veteran's Affairs.More>>
It was a fire in a Bucks County home two weeks ago, and other issues related to PECO's smart meter program, which have drawn Pennsylvania's Public Utility Commission into PECO's smart meter controversy.More>>
Only On FOX: There was a major announcement from the region's energy giant after a FOX 29 Investigation. PECO is shutting down a massive, federally-funded energy program.More>>
PECO'S multi-million dollar smart meter program shut down last week following fire and safety concerns. Now, as the energy giant re-evaluates the program, a new safety issue is being raised.More>>
It's been just two days since regional energy giant PECO abruptly halted its federally funded smart meter installation program, yet the utility has already received 1,000 calls from customers.More>>
After our story on fires sparked by the installation of PECO's so-called smart meter's, Pennsylvania's top utility regulator has asked what the energy company is doing to keep its customers safe.More>>
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The panel which runs the Methacton School District of Montgomery County has hired attorneys from two firms to investigate and advise it on an issue involving two, top school administrators. The Board of
The panel which runs the Methacton School District of Montgomery County has hired attorneys from two firms to investigate and advise it on an issue involving two, top school administrators. The Board of
We caught them red-handed drinking beer after beer after beer. Now, two postal workers who were the subjects of a Fox 29 Investigates report in January want their jobs back.
We caught them red-handed drinking beer after beer after beer. Now, two postal workers who were the subjects of a Fox 29 Investigates report in January want their jobs back.
State regulators take notice after Jeff Cole and the Fox 29 Investigates team reveal a dental clinic in the basement of a South Philly rowhome with no licensed dentist anywhere in sight.
State regulators take notice after Jeff Cole and the Fox 29 Investigates team reveal a dental clinic in the basement of a South Philly rowhome with no licensed dentist anywhere in sight.
Congressman Bob Brady weighs in on a story you saw "First on Fox" about three teams of bomb-sniffing dogs at Philadelphia International Airport failing their recertification testing.
Congressman Bob Brady weighs in on a story you saw "First on Fox" about three teams of bomb-sniffing dogs at Philadelphia International Airport failing their recertification testing.
Fox 29 News has learned the TSA has notified Philadelphia International Airport officials that three of its bomb-sniffing dog teams have been decertified but should be recertified this month.
Fox 29 News has learned the TSA has notified Philadelphia International Airport officials that three of its bomb-sniffing dog teams have been decertified but should be recertified this month.
Wouldn't it be great if you had a sign on your dash that might cut you a break when parking in Philly? That's apparently what a well-known attorney in the city had before Jeff Cole and Fox 29 Investigates began asking...
Wouldn't it be great if you had a sign on your dash that might cut you a break when parking in Philly? That's apparently what a well-known attorney in the city had before Jeff Cole and Fox 29 Investigates began asking...
Fox Investigates' Jeff Cole, who first broke the story about failing TSA dogs at the airport, says they've been tested again and the results are surprising.
Fox Investigates' Jeff Cole, who first broke the story about failing TSA dogs at the airport, says they've been tested again and the results are surprising.
A former political big-wig busted in the past has a new job: working for the Democratic Party in Philadelphia. Fox 29's Jeff Cole has the exclusive story.
A former political big-wig busted in the past has a new job: working for the Democratic Party in Philadelphia. Fox 29's Jeff Cole has the exclusive story.
Investigative reporter Jeff Cole has the details on stunning allegations involving a city-funded program to help young adults with mental health issues.
Investigative reporter Jeff Cole has the details on stunning allegations involving a city-funded program to help young adults with mental health issues.
A local county council moves to get some money back after Fox 29 asks about hundreds of taxpayer dollars for pictures of the Easter bunny and hundreds more for snapshots at a retirement party.
A local county council moves to get some money back after Fox 29 asks about hundreds of taxpayer dollars for pictures of the Easter bunny and hundreds more for snapshots at a retirement party.
One week after Fox 29 reported Delaware County had paid over $50,000 to a photo business where the county sheriff was the president -- and his daughter ran the business, thousands of dollars have been paid-back to the county.
One week after Fox 29 reported Delaware County had paid over $50,000 to a photo business where the county sheriff was the president -- and his daughter ran the business, thousands of dollars have been paid-back to the county.
Fox 29 Investigates has learned the Transportation Security Administration has two trainers at Philadephia Airport working to retrain one of the dog teams for the important task of sniffing for explosives.
Fox 29 Investigates has learned the Transportation Security Administration has two trainers at Philadephia Airport working to retrain one of the dog teams for the important task of sniffing for explosives.
Fox 29 Investigates has learned that state dental regulators have moved against the woman we found operating an underground dental clinic in South Philadelphia.
Fox 29 Investigates has learned that state dental regulators have moved against the woman we found operating an underground dental clinic in South Philadelphia.
Investigate Reporter Jeff Cole brings you the story of a single mom who says she was conned by a man who claimed he was a real estate agent in Northeast Philadelphia.
Investigate Reporter Jeff Cole brings you the story of a single mom who says she was conned by a man who claimed he was a real estate agent in Northeast Philadelphia.
A police watchdog agency is urging Philadelphia Police commissioner Charles Ramsey to restrict the duty of a city officer in the wake of brutality allegations.
A police watchdog agency is urging Philadelphia Police commissioner Charles Ramsey to restrict the duty of a city officer in the wake of brutality allegations.
Fox 29 has learned the U.S. Office of the Special Counsel in Washington, D.C. has found Montgomery County District Attorney, Risa Ferman violated the federal Hatch Act when she ran for district attorney in 2007.
Fox 29 has learned the U.S. Office of the Special Counsel in Washington, D.C. has found Montgomery County District Attorney, Risa Ferman violated the federal Hatch Act when she ran for district attorney in 2007.
In March, a Philadelphia doctor serving as a mental health director at a county prison was arrested after a confrontation with a city police officer. Now, the D.A. has dropped all charges against the doctor.
In March, a Philadelphia doctor serving as a mental health director at a county prison was arrested after a confrontation with a city police officer. Now, the D.A. has dropped all charges against the doctor.
Fox 29 Investigative Reporter Jeff Cole and the Fox 29 I-Team bring you the story of a North Philly church pastor who was trying to serve his struggling community - but was taken for a ride.
Fox 29 Investigative Reporter Jeff Cole and the Fox 29 I-Team bring you the story of a North Philly church pastor who was trying to serve his struggling community - but was taken for a ride.
With Philadelphia schools reeling from massive budget cuts, Fox 29 Investigates wants to know why school district workers are waiting for the boss, Arlene Ackerman?
With Philadelphia schools reeling from massive budget cuts, Fox 29 Investigates wants to know why school district workers are waiting for the boss, Arlene Ackerman?
In this edition of It’s Your Dime, Fox 29 Investigative Reporter Jeff Cole takes a look a something you have probably never seen or read, but are paying for with your taxes and tolls.
In this edition of It’s Your Dime, Fox 29 Investigative Reporter Jeff Cole takes a look a something you have probably never seen or read, but are paying for with your taxes and tolls.
A confrontation this week at the home of an off-duty Philadelphia detective ended with the arrest of a city couple and allegations of police brutality.
A confrontation this week at the home of an off-duty Philadelphia detective ended with the arrest of a city couple and allegations of police brutality.
Foul smelling, soapy water and particles coming up through her kitchen sink! That is what a disabled woman says she endured in public housing in Chester County.
Foul smelling, soapy water and particles coming up through her kitchen sink! That is what a disabled woman says she endured in public housing in Chester County.
Early last month, Fox 29 Investigates told the stories of 2 women who were residents of the King Terrace public housing complex in Phoenixville. The units are run by the Chester County Housing Authority.
Early last month, Fox 29 Investigates told the stories of 2 women who were residents of the King Terrace public housing complex in Phoenixville. The units are run by the Chester County Housing Authority.
Fox 29 Investigates is getting results after our cameras caught what appeared to be U.S. Customs and Border Protection workers sleeping on the job at Philadelphia International Airport.
Fox 29 Investigates is getting results after our cameras caught what appeared to be U.S. Customs and Border Protection workers sleeping on the job at Philadelphia International Airport.
Fox 29 Investigative Reporter Jeff Cole asks if Pennsylvania's General Assembly -- faced with a $2.3-billion budget deficit, jobs on the line and programs being slashed -- really needed to spend more than $130,000 on...
Fox 29 Investigative Reporter Jeff Cole asks if Pennsylvania's General Assembly -- faced with a $2.3-billion budget deficit, jobs on the line and programs being slashed -- really needed to spend more than $130,000 on...
They are revered symbols of pride and patriotism. But in tough economic times, was it wise for Pennsylvania state legislators to spend tens of thousands of your tax dollars on flags for their constituents?
They are revered symbols of pride and patriotism. But in tough economic times, was it wise for Pennsylvania state legislators to spend tens of thousands of your tax dollars on flags for their constituents?
Fox 29 Investigative Reporter Jeff Cole asks should taxpayers foot the bill for a doctor to be on hand when the General Assembly is in session? How about paying for flu shots for legislators and staff who request them?
Fox 29 Investigative Reporter Jeff Cole asks should taxpayers foot the bill for a doctor to be on hand when the General Assembly is in session? How about paying for flu shots for legislators and staff who request them?
We elected them to office and pay their salaries and expenses. But did we really have to pay extra tax dollars for some freshmen lawmakers to learn the ropes of their new jobs?
We elected them to office and pay their salaries and expenses. But did we really have to pay extra tax dollars for some freshmen lawmakers to learn the ropes of their new jobs?
They rose to the top to become HR managers in Harrisburg, so why did they need your tax dollars to learn basic leadership and communication skills? As Fox 29' s Jeff Cole reports, 'It's Your Dime.'
They rose to the top to become HR managers in Harrisburg, so why did they need your tax dollars to learn basic leadership and communication skills? As Fox 29' s Jeff Cole reports, 'It's Your Dime.'
Fox 29 Investigates' Jeff Cole asks whether having firefighters hose down city streets is a necessary community outreach effort or a waste of manpower and taxpayer bucks.
Fox 29 Investigates' Jeff Cole asks whether having firefighters hose down city streets is a necessary community outreach effort or a waste of manpower and taxpayer bucks.
A $1,500 desk? A $1,000 cabinet? That's just some of the furniture a Pennsylvania lawmaker bought this year for his district office. And guess what? You paid for it.
A $1,500 desk? A $1,000 cabinet? That's just some of the furniture a Pennsylvania lawmaker bought this year for his district office. And guess what? You paid for it.
They thought their bulletproof vests were defective but they were wrong. Find out why the Philadelphia Housing Authority is giving back more than $100,000 to a body armor replacement fund.
They thought their bulletproof vests were defective but they were wrong. Find out why the Philadelphia Housing Authority is giving back more than $100,000 to a body armor replacement fund.
The six-day strike by SEPTA's largest union cost you a lot more than just extra time and money getting to and from work. Fox 29's Jeff Cole has the tally.
The six-day strike by SEPTA's largest union cost you a lot more than just extra time and money getting to and from work. Fox 29's Jeff Cole has the tally.
With money tight and hundreds of state workers getting the boot, is it really the right time for state lawmakers to spend thousands of dollars on water?
With money tight and hundreds of state workers getting the boot, is it really the right time for state lawmakers to spend thousands of dollars on water?
It's been a tough year for taxpayers and hundreds of laid-off Pennsylvania state employees. But not everyone in state government is likely singing the blues.
It's been a tough year for taxpayers and hundreds of laid-off Pennsylvania state employees. But not everyone in state government is likely singing the blues.
Would you like to get paid to go holiday shopping? An investigative panel in New Jersey finds some municipal workers do. As Jeff Cole reports, "It's Your Dime."
Would you like to get paid to go holiday shopping? An investigative panel in New Jersey finds some municipal workers do. As Jeff Cole reports, "It's Your Dime."
Pennsylvania lawmakers come to town for an exclusive party at the Philadelphia Auto Show, but part of their trip comes at the expense of taxpayers, Fox 29's Jeff Cole reports.
Pennsylvania lawmakers come to town for an exclusive party at the Philadelphia Auto Show, but part of their trip comes at the expense of taxpayers, Fox 29's Jeff Cole reports.
In February, Fox 29 Investigative Reporter Jeff Cole reported that some members of the State House Committee on Tourism spent a late January weekend in Philadelphia. Just how much did this cost the taxpayers?
In February, Fox 29 Investigative Reporter Jeff Cole reported that some members of the State House Committee on Tourism spent a late January weekend in Philadelphia. Just how much did this cost the taxpayers?
Fox 29 Investigative Reporter Jeff Cole takes a look at the U.S. Department of State’s spending records (obtained by the Washington Times) – specifically, their 2009 liquor tab.
Fox 29 Investigative Reporter Jeff Cole takes a look at the U.S. Department of State’s spending records (obtained by the Washington Times) – specifically, their 2009 liquor tab.
One of those concerned with the new budget's low reserves is City Controller Alan Butkovitz, who joined Fox 29's Jeff Cole for this "It's Your Dime" report.
One of those concerned with the new budget's low reserves is City Controller Alan Butkovitz, who joined Fox 29's Jeff Cole for this "It's Your Dime" report.
Fox 29 has learned the Inspector General of the School District of Philadelphia is investigating Estelle Matthews, the Chief Talent Development Officer in the school system.
Fox 29 has learned the Inspector General of the School District of Philadelphia is investigating Estelle Matthews, the Chief Talent Development Officer in the school system.
Philadelphia City Controller Alan Butkovitz said on Wednesday that a Fox 29 investigation led the city to confirm our findings of potential workplace time abuse at libraries.
Philadelphia City Controller Alan Butkovitz said on Wednesday that a Fox 29 investigation led the city to confirm our findings of potential workplace time abuse at libraries.
Last month, Fox 29 Investigates revealed that the embattled Philadelphia Housing Authority has scrapped it’s hard and fast “City Residency Rule” for a handful of it’s top workers – and it did so without telling a handful of...
Last month, Fox 29 Investigates revealed that the embattled Philadelphia Housing Authority has scrapped it’s hard and fast “City Residency Rule” for a handful of it’s top workers – and it did so without telling a handful of...
Wednesday’s Fox 29 Investigates report focused on a Philadelphia School District worker who was an alleged a “double-dipping” carpenter. Today, Jeff Cole has learned the District may want some of his $51,000 salary back.
Wednesday’s Fox 29 Investigates report focused on a Philadelphia School District worker who was an alleged a “double-dipping” carpenter. Today, Jeff Cole has learned the District may want some of his $51,000 salary back.
Fox 29’s investigative reporter Jeff Cole broke the story yesterday....the Levittown-based Window Wizards has closed it’s doors. Tonight, customers are trying to find out what’s happened to their money and their windows!
Fox 29’s investigative reporter Jeff Cole broke the story yesterday....the Levittown-based Window Wizards has closed it’s doors. Tonight, customers are trying to find out what’s happened to their money and their windows!
There have been a lot of headlines lately about WindowWizards – the window replacement company – about how it is in trouble, including it’s recent closing and re-opening. Now, it appears, the window giant and one of it’s...
There have been a lot of headlines lately about WindowWizards – the window replacement company – about how it is in trouble, including it’s recent closing and re-opening. Now, it appears, the window giant and one of it’s...
Back in November of 2010, Fox 29’s Jeff Cole brought you the story of Joanne Palazzolo. Joanne says she was fired as Health Department Business Manager when she tried to “blow the whistle” on Bucks County workers being paid...
Back in November of 2010, Fox 29’s Jeff Cole brought you the story of Joanne Palazzolo. Joanne says she was fired as Health Department Business Manager when she tried to “blow the whistle” on Bucks County workers being paid...
