Groundhog Day 2026: What time will Punxsutawney Phil come out?

It's that time of year again! Punxsutawney Phil is getting ready to make his winter prediction, but you'll have to wake up early if you want to see the famed groundhog.

How a weakening polar vortex could fuel a potentially brutal winter in the Northeast

A cold blast has gripped the Northeast, and meteorologists say it could be a sign of what’s to come. The FOX Weather Forecast Center reports that conditions are lining up for a potential polar vortex winter, setting the stage for a cold and active start to the season.

Infant formula sold in Pennsylvania and New Jersey recalled, linked to growing botulism outbreak: FDA

Federal health officials are urging parents in Pennsylvania and New Jersey to throw out all ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula after a nationwide recall tied to a growing outbreak of infantile botulism — a rare but potentially life-threatening illness.

Pennsylvania retains Supreme Court justices, extending court's Democratic majority

All three of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court justices who sought reelection Tuesday will get another term, ensuring Democratic jurists keep their majority on the presidential battleground state’s highest court — one at the center of pivotal fights over voting rights, redistricting and elections.

When does early voting end in New Jersey, New York City?

Voters in several East Coast states are heading into the final days of early voting ahead of the November 4 election. Here’s how long residents in New Jersey and New York City have left to cast ballots before Election Day.

Hacker hijacks airport speakers, blasts anti-Trump and other political messages

A public address system was hacked on Tuesday evening at the Harrisburg International Airport (HIA) in Pennsylvania, forcing travelers to listen to an anti-Trump, pro-Palestine message.

Bus crashes carrying Pennsylvania middle school football team

A school bus crashed Saturday morning that was transporting a middle school football team, according to a local report.

Villanova active shooter hoax: 911 call details released

Villanova University was the center of a major response effort after false reports of an active shooter on campus. Delaware County officials gave an update Friday morning with more details on how the events of the “cruel hoax" unfolded.

Two Pennsylvania state troopers shot, suspect killed in Susquehanna County: PSP

Two Pennsylvania state troopers were shot in Susquehanna County on Thursday afternoon, according to Gov. Josh Shapiro, who broke the news during an event in Bucks County.

Child, 9, dies at Hersheypark's The Boardwalk water park

A 9-year-old child died Thursday night at Hershey Park's The Boardwalk water park, officials announced.