An internal review says federal weather forecasts for Superstorm Sandy were exceptionally accurate last fall. But the warnings themselves were confusing.
An internal review says federal weather forecasts for Superstorm Sandy were exceptionally accurate last fall. But the warnings themselves were confusing.
Check the latest school closings, delays and early dismissals reported in the Philadelphia area from the FOX 29 Weather Authority.
Check the latest school closings, delays and early dismissals reported in the Philadelphia area from the FOX 29 Weather Authority.
PHILADELPHIA -
After months of trying to get their lives back on track, Superstorm Sandy victims could soon get some relief.
The U.S. House of Representatives will vote Friday on a $9.7-billion bill to replenish the National Flood Insurance Program.
House Speaker John Boehner was publicly criticized the night of the "fiscal cliff" deal because Congress adjourned without ever holding a vote for Sandy relief aid.
If the House approves it, the Senate will also hold a vote later on Friday.
However, the $9.7 billion is one-third of what the House was expected to vote on earlier this week, which was half of the $60 billion the Senate had already approved. And that amount was already below the amount Govs. Chris Christie and Andrew Cuomo had asked for.
The House won't vote on the balance of the aid request until Jan. 15.
FOX 29's Steve Keeley was live in our newsroom Friday morning with more details.
The vote on a relief package is good news for people who lost their homes in the storm. Many are still living in hotels, months after the storm.
FOX 29's Chris O'Connell went to Wildwood on Thursday night to talk with some of them and filed this video report.
Monday, May 20 2013 5:13 PM EDT2013-05-20 21:13:26 GMT
The family of the 5-year-old kindergartner abducted in broad daylight from her Philadelphia school is now planning on suing the city and the school district.
The family of the 5-year-old kindergartner abducted in broad daylight from her Philadelphia school is now planning on suing the city and the school district.
Monday, May 20 2013 4:38 PM EDT2013-05-20 20:38:01 GMT
A century-old community staple in Cherry Hill was up for auction Monday. The Woodcrest Country Club has experienced some financial problems recently, and after efforts from the township and the Freeholders
Cherry Hill's Woodcrest Country Club went up for auction Monday, with a pending sale in place after an offer from a Marlton-based developer.
Monday, May 20 2013 3:36 PM EDT2013-05-20 19:36:33 GMT
Philadelphia Police have released surveillance video hoping that someone will recognize the suspect wanted a fatal stabbing. At 5:09 AM, on April 16, police were called out to the 400 block of Vollmer
Philadelphia Police have released surveillance video hoping that someone will recognize the suspect wanted a fatal stabbing. At 5:09 AM, on April 16, police were called out to the 400 block of Vollmer
Monday, May 20 2013 2:22 PM EDT2013-05-20 18:22:16 GMT
Tuesday morning will feature another round patchy fog. It will be a mild and muggy start with temps in the mid 60s for the city and around 60 for the suburbs. Look for more clouds than sun with highs the low 80s. There could be a few spotty showers during the day.
Monday, May 20 2013 2:21 PM EDT2013-05-20 18:21:09 GMT
A picture taken of the rare Ben Franklin bust, valued at $3 million. The bust was stolen from a Brywn Mawr home in August.
A housekeeper has been sentenced to six years in federal prison in the theft of a Benjamin Franklin bust stolen in suburban Philadelphia and reportedly worth $3 million.Andrea Lawton, 47, of Mobile, Ala.,
A housekeeper has been sentenced to six years in federal prison in the theft of a Benjamin Franklin bust stolen in suburban Philadelphia and reportedly worth $3 million.Andrea Lawton, 47, of Mobile, Ala.,
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