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Philadelphia police are looking to speak with a group of teenagers in connection with a shooting last Friday near Penn's Landing that left a young man and teenage boy injured.

FOX 29 Meteorologist Drew Anderson met with Steven Schultz and Jason Peacock, with Delaware County Emergency Management Center, to better understand how they plan long-term for storms year-round.

Toni Farmer, instructor in Environmental Science at the University of Pennsylvania and Rowan University, provides tips on how to make a Thanksgiving hostess or host gift and a quick tip on keeping plants watered in the winter.

Toni Farmer, instructor in Environmental Science at the University of Pennsylvania and Rowan University, provides tips on how to easily propagate hydrangeas and other shrubs as an inexpensive way to develop additional plants for the yard.

Dr. David Robinson, NJ State Climatologist Rutgers University discusses the continued deterioration of dry conditions and an expansion of extreme and severe drought scenarios in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

Dr. Jaime Zuckerman discusses what we can do to beat the winter blues, including adding an extra amount of light every day and vitamin supplements.

Toni Farmer, instructor in Environmental Science at the University of Pennsylvania and Rowan University, provides tips on how to grow your own orchard in your yard and how to create a good compost bin.

What is a healthy stream and how are the organisms doing with lower than usual stream levels? Stroud Water Research Center's Associate Research Scientist Dr. Marc Peipoch and Scientists Stephanie Bernasconi and Jan Battle explain ahead a free-to -the-public talk on the topic Tuesday.

FOX 29 Meteorologist Kathy Orr has the latest predictions in whether as morning showers can be expected Friday after a warm, record-breaking Halloween.

FOX 29 Meteorologist Drew Anderson heads to the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge in Philly and chats with Mariana Bergerson, Deputy Refuge Manager, Kelly Kemmerle, Environmental Education Supervisor, Carmelita Rosner, Community Engagement Specialist and Wingyi Kung, Visitor Services Specialist about the spooktastic and autumnal vibes ahead Halloween.

FOX 29's Kathy Orr and Drew Anderson give an in-depth look at the forecast for this upcoming winter!

There has been no measurable rain for the entire month of October, and September saw very little rain. The Drought Monitor has placed the entire region in some type of drought circumstance, either severe or moderate, which has prompted several counties to issue burn bans.

Dr. David Robinson, NJ State Climatologist Rutgers University, discusses how they pull data into the monitor and what to expect in terms of water usage.

Professor of Astronomy at West Chester University, Marc Gange, explains the best times and days for the viewing of the comet and why we are seeing this celestial phenomenon.

Look up to see Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) this week in the Delaware Valley.

Toni Farmer, instructor in Environmental Science at Rowan University, shares tips for preparing the garden for winter and how to continue to grow veggies through winter.

Did you get to see the northern lights? If you didn't, or even if you saw them, you can create your own version of the northern lights with this experiment.