Marcus Espinoza
FOX 29
Philadelphia, PA, United States
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Fast moving fierce Camden County storm creates widespread damage; residents thankful for no injuries
South Jersey residents are cleaning up from storms Tuesday night, after a fast and fierce storm flooded roads, downed trees and caused power outages, all while people were trying to celebrate the Fourth of July. → Read More
Code Red: Philadelphia city pools closed Thursday as unhealthy air quality continues in Pennsylvania
Officials say summer camps run by the City will move all activities indoors and all city pools will be closed. → Read More
Philadelphia Int'l sees massive delays during busiest July 4th travel weekend
Delays are mounting at Philadelphia International Airport, with 115 flights delayed and 21 cancelled. This weekend, preceding the 4th of July, is expected to be the most traveled on record. → Read More
I-95 rebuild: Union workers, families celebrated by state, city officials
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and Philadelphia city leaders gathered Sunday with union workers for a celebration honoring the construction crews who worked around the clock to get the I-95 temporary highway rebuilt. → Read More
Future Now Summit brings Philadelphia youth together in effort to foster community
Girard College hosts Future Now Summit with the goal of fostering a sense of community among Philadelphia’s youth and in an effort to connect them with resources to build their futures. → Read More
Philadelphia teachers, officials press Pa. legislature on funding for school building improvements
Philadelphia teachers are once again calling on Pennsylvania lawmakers to do something to help fix, repair and update aging buildings in the district. Legislation is working its way through the house, but teachers say funding is needed now. → Read More
Pennsylvania lawmakers eye liberalization of medical marijuana rules
Pennsylvania state senators are advancing legislation that would liberalize the state’s 5-year-old medical marijuana program. It would expand the scope of who can buy medical marijuana and allow it to be sold in edible form. → Read More
Hundreds turn out in protest against proposed 76ers arena near Chinatown
Protesters turned out to demonstrate in Chinatown and send one very clear message to the city and the developers who want to bring a basketball arena – they don’t want it. → Read More
Flatiron Wildfire: Fire officials announce 100 percent containment as 40 homes spared
Officials announced Saturday evening the Flatiron Wildfire was 100 percent contained, of a 210 acre blaze in the Pinelands Forest near Elderberry Drive and Jackson Road in Medford. → Read More
Hundreds of breast cancer survivors turn out for Susan G. Komen More Than Pink Walk in Bucks County
The Susan G. Komen’s More Than Pink Walk, at Parx Casino in Bensalem, was one to remember. After a muddy affair in 2022, the track Sunday was dry, the sun was shining and the survivors were glowing. → Read More
Dad Vail Regatta returns in a new location, as rowers will race on the Cooper River in South Jersey
The Dad Vail Regatta is back, but in a different venue, taking place in New Jersey, rather than in Fairmount Park, on the Schuylkill River. → Read More
Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Festival celebrated in Pennsauken
A special event in Camden County to celebrate the rich culture and heritage of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders took place Sunday. The day included performances, craft and food. → Read More
Violence prevention forum held in North Philly to engage youth, increase safety in communities
A local chapter of a national non-profit sponsored a violence prevention forum in North Philly, with the goal of increasing safety in communities for young people and improving relationships with law enforcement. → Read More
Police: Driver flees after fatally hitting pedestrian in North Philadelphia
Police are searching for a driver who drove away after fatally striking a pedestrian in North Philadelphia, authorities say. → Read More
'The nation's report card': New study reveals tumbling nationwide test scores in civics, history
The information was released from the National Assessment of Educational Progress and it indicates history and civic scores for 8th graders nationwide have tumbled. → Read More
A special gradutation ceremony in Philadelphia marks returning citizens to the workforce
A unique outreach program saw a graduation ceremony of citizens returning to the workforce in Philadelphia. → Read More
At capacity, a Blackwood pet adoption center reduces fees to help pets find forever homes
Animal shelters are constantly dealing with capacity issues, but one particular adoption center in Blackwood, in Camden County, is near crisis levels and facing a never-before-seen overflow of animals. → Read More
Burlington County 2-alarm apartment fire displaces nearly a dozen people
An early morning two-alarm fire forces nearly a dozen people from their homes, as investigators work to figure out what sparked the flames. → Read More
'They need help': Local animal shelter asks for donations for animals in need after Hurricane Ian
Local animal shelters are doing everything they can to assist furry friends in Florida after Hurricane Ian and they are seeking help. → Read More
'Lack of hope': Experts explain the rise of youth-oriented violence in Philadelphia
Philadelphia police have flagged a disturbing trend and that is young people are increasingly becoming both the victim and the perpetrators in crimes committed across the city. → Read More