Chris O'Connell
FOX 29
Philadelphia, PA, United States
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Protests erupt as controversial Moms for Liberty arrive in Philadelphia for annual summit
Protesters turned out in force in Old City against the controversial group Moms for Liberty as they arrived for annual summit. → Read More
I-95 reopening: NE Philly drivers express concern over speed of reopening
After a crash that collapsed a portion of I-95 in Northeast Philly, the reconstructed highway is set to reopen temporary lanes Friday. → Read More
I-95 collapse: Delaware County company creating material to help in temporary rebuild of I-95
AeroAggregates, in Eddystone, makes a high-tech, lightweight, durable aggregate. Tons of that will be used in the temporary fix for I-95. Company officials believe it will help move traffic again sooner rather than later. → Read More
'We have no fire suppression': Mercer County copes with no water pressure as utility works to repair pump
Mercer County residents and businesses are coping with low water pressure as the utility struggles to repair a broken pump. → Read More
Ocean City chaos: Leaders poised to alter curfew, other rules aimed at reining in rowdy teens
Big changes are coming to Ocean City, following a Memorial Day weekend of chaos from unruly teenagers. City leaders are trying to make sure trouble doesn’t continue into the summer with a new curfew, among other proposals. → Read More
Delaware County town cracking down on underage drinking
Police in a Delaware County neighborhood are cracking down on underage drinking after a reported spike in vandalism and litter is leaving residents fed up. → Read More
New rules aimed to crack down on rowdy teens at a Jersey Shore town this summer
City leaders in a Jersey Shore town are cracking down on summertime rowdiness with a new curfew for teens and a late-night ban on backpacks for everyone. → Read More
Drexel Hill residents angry as they find anti-Semitic flyers in yards, street signs
A Delaware County community in outrage over anti-Semitic signs, posted on Upper Darby stop signs, sidewalks and yards. Police are looking for whoever is responsible for planting the hate-filled messages. → Read More
Woman carjacked in New Castle County gym parking lot during middle of the day, authorities say
The Delaware State Police are investigating a carjacking that they say took place in a gym parking lot in New Castle County Sunday afternoon. → Read More
Hundreds attend Chester prayer vigil to mourn 2 boys killed by Amtrak train
A Delaware County community is mourning two young boys killed by an Amtrak train as hundreds of people turned out at a Chester park in their memory. → Read More
Burlington County residents sound off about loud Philly parties keeping them awake
In Burlington County, the booms are back and residents are sounding off about the loud parties rocking neighborhoods along the Delaware River. → Read More
Delaware County teen honored with award and surprise party for standing up to bullies at school
A Delaware County teen was honored by a local anti bullying foundation on Monday night for her courage to stand up to the ongoing bullying her parents say she's experienced for years. → Read More
Local boy’s health issues inspire high school lacrosse team to rally for the boy and his dad, their coach
One little boy has really been through some tough times. But, his health battles are inspiring others to take action. The players on a local high school lacrosse team are rallying around Cole and his dad, their coach. → Read More
'We're very concerned': Man abducted at gunpoint while walking home in Northeast Philadelphia, police say
A witness told investigators two men got out of an SUV that pulled up next to the man and forced him inside the vehicle at gunpoint before driving off. → Read More
'It's raining spotted lanternflies': Delaware Valley sees invasive pest in large numbers
Spotted lanternflies are an invasive and annoying bug making a full and overwhelming comeback in the Delaware Valley in 2022. → Read More
Buried Treasure: Man discovers $2,000 in cash from 1934 hidden under his porch in Wildwood
No metal detector needed in this treasure hunt! One man just stumbled upon piles and piles of cash hidden beneath his Wildwood home. → Read More
Amazon Prime Day: Millions of deals
Amazon Prime Day is upon us - but it seems Amazon isn't the only one offering big deals for the big day! → Read More
Local pharmacist is among the first to give children under 5 COVID-19 vaccines
A local pharmacist is one of the first to vaccinate children under five years old and some parents are referring to him as a superhero in the community. → Read More
Ewing Township boy, 5, fighting for his life after cardiac arrest
A 5-year-old boy from Ewing Township is in critical condition after going into cardiac arrest on a soccer field last week. → Read More
In a pickle: Local community fed up with noise from nearby pickleball court
Pickleball, a seemingly innocuous paddle sport that has exploded in popularity over the recent years, has become a major nuisance in one Philadelphia neighborhood. → Read More