Chris O'Connell
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Dad of twins, husband, reporter at Fox 29 Philadelphia. Temple Made. Delco native. The Storyteller-“His job was to shed light, not to master” -Robert Hunter
Joined March 2008
“I don’t record. I help”.Philly man describes how he helped some of the injured on the ground after last nights medical transport plane crash in NE Philadelphia . All 6 onboard killed. No word on yet on how many injuries or fatalities on the ground. @FOX29philly
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Mayor of Margate offers up dinner to Kylie and Jason Kelce after date night blow up outside restaurant with aggressive fan over Memorial Day weekend. @FOX29philly
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You can get a Sixers ticket tonight for $2. With fees it's $4.93. Pretty sad.
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Meet the “Tucker” the US Customs and Border Patrol K9 who took down #DaneloCavalcante @CBP #gooddoggo @FOX29philly
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Hero Dog Update: The @CBP confirmed for me the K9 from El Paso who helped take down Danelo Cavalcante is named “Yoda” (not Tucker). The first pic is a day before the capture while working from a residents horse arena. The others are moments after the capture. @FOX29philly
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“We can’t dig graves fast enough” Grim and startling reminder of Philly violence. Workers told me 90% of new graves at this Upper Darby burial ground are from gun violence. Many victims in their teens and 20’s. They tell me they are runnning out of room. Story at 10 @FOX29philly
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Nick Castellanos gifted every player on the Media Little League team a @Chandlerbats for making it to the Little League World Series. @Phillies
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Braves bullpen is complaining about heckling Phillies fans. One Phillies fan was just told by security to move out because he “got a radio call” from bullpen.
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Phillies fan from Delco gets drink tossed on him by Braves fan at Truist Park. We caught up with him after the game. Apparently the fan was escorted out of the ballpark. By his wife.
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🚨🚨 MANHUNT UPDATE🚨🚨 Law Enforcement taking photographs with captured killer Danelo Cavelcante wearing a Philadelphia Eagles sweatshirt. @FOX29philly
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Eagles GM Howie Roseman lighting the menorah at Love Park for the first night of Hanukkah. @FOX29philly
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Social media influencer Dayjia Blackwell, 21 .charged with risking a catastrophe,criminal mischief, riot, and other charges after live streaming last nights looting on social media. Known as “Meatball” online. Police are using her videos to identify other suspects. @FOX29philly
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There’s more Phillies merch for sale than Nationals outside their own stadium.
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First night in prison. Bill Cosby is being processed at SCI Phoenix tonight. Mental and physical evaluation. He is being housed in a single cell near the infirmary. His dinner was meatballs, rice, potatoes, green beans and gravy.
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Crazy lucky. Woman escapes injury after massive tree crushed her car in along Rt. 52 in Kennett Square this morning. @FOX29philly
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Armed man on powered blue scooter on the hunt for #DaneloCavalcante near the search zone in Chester County. 📸Tom Beck @FOX29philly
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Phillies fans outside Truist Park including the mother of @brandon_marsh22 who grew up near Atlanta. #RingTheBell @FOX29philly
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In a season where high school seniors are visiting colleges to consider attending next year. @TempleUniv should consider putting a pause on admissions until they get their crime situation handled. North Broad is a tough sell. As a proud alum it pains me to say this. #TempleMade.
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Amazing. Rainbow appears at the end of the vigil for fallen Temple University Police officer Chris Fitzgerald as band was playing “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” 💙
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🚨🚨CAPTURE UPDATE🚨🚨Law enforcement cutting the Eagles sweatshirt off captured killer #danelocavalante. @FOX29philly
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“I told my foreman to pull over”. Keith from Depftord, NJ got caught in traffic in the Ben Franklin Bridge closure. So he got out and walked to the Eagles game. @FOX29philly
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We were there when the “Delco Pooper” road rage suspect was arrested at her home. She was taken into custody after an incident went viral on Tuesday afternoon in Prospect Park. Accused of defecating on another car. Says she “has a sickness” @FOX29philly
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Sixers fan was just told his “plague mask” was not an appropriate face covering for the NBA playoff game @WellsFargoCtr. He told me “if they’re going to treat me like a clown I’m going to act like a clown” #maskmandate @FOX29philly @NBA
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I am now convinced. We sold our sports soul for the Super Bowl.
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Questions that need to be answered today. 1) Tanker owner?.2)Tanker driver?.3)What was it doing there?.4)Is this a criminal investigation? .@HankFox29 @BobKellyFOX29 @KeeleyFox29 @PhillyPolice @philadao @PhillyMayor @FOX29philly @PennDOTNews @PennDOTSec.
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Source:Negotiations are done. No contract. Faculty at 14 state run universities WILL strike at 5am tomorrow. @FOX29philly.
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A Wawa like you’ve never seen before. @Wawa largest store at 6th and Chestnut Sts. opens Friday but I’ll take you on a tour tonight at 10pm @FOX29philly
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🚨🚨CAPTURE UPDATE🚨🚨In handcuffs escaped killer Danelo Cavalcante leaving PA State Police barracks on the way to state prison. @FOX29philly
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Breaking:Princeton University suspends men's 2016-17 swimming program after members post content that was "misogynistic and racist in nature.
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Now THIS is bar where you want to get hype for the Eagles game. The new pop up Birds themed bar just opened… I’ll tell you where LIVE at 5:30pm @FOX29philly #FlyEaglesFly
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Williamsport Bound!!.Council Rock Newtown.Little League advance to the 2024 Little League World Series in Williamsport next week.
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“I wasn’t going to let them drown” said Anthony Alexander, a 16 year old tenth grader at Academy Park HS helped police in Collingdale rescue 3 children who fell through the ice at Collingdale Park. @FOX29philly
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Breaking:Philadelphia Police officer shot during fight outside of Overbrook High School. Police say adult fired shot and struck officer under his ballistics vest in the abdomen. 26 year old officer with a year on the job is in critical condition. Male in custody. @FOX29philly
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🚨🚨MANHUNT UPDATE🚨🚨.-PA State Police stationed nearly every 50 yards along Baltimore Pike and Longwood Gardens this morning as the search for escaped killer Danelo Cavalcante enters Day 9. -New search area has shifted West. -Search planes and drones up all night. @FOX29philly
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Faculty at PA state run universities being told "prepare to be on the picket lines at 5am". 5,500 workers. 14 universities. 105k students.
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Perfect Philly reaction to @Bharper3407 reported monster contract with the @Phillies. “The whole team?!”.#TheHarperSpecial
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Developing: RNC Chairman Micheal Whatley just announced the Trump/Vance campaign has filed a lawsuit against Bucks County for turning away voters.
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WATCH:Wild scene early this morning on Cottman and Torresdale. Waiting on report from @PhillyPolice @FOX29philly 🎥 Eli Morales
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🚨🚨MANHUNT UPDATE🚨🚨 This is the radio call that was sent out announcing Danelo Cavalcante’s capture. @FOX29philly
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Breaking:US Marshals have made an arrest in the shooting death of Temple University Police officer. @FOX29philly.
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Breaking: @PhillyPolice officer in hospital after being shot outside of Overbrook High school responding to a dispute. 19th District officer is at Presbyterian Hospital being treated. No word on condition. Suspect has been detained. Eyewitness provided video. @FOX29philly
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Strath Haven alum and Wallingford native @allieOcho is Paris bound for the Summer Olympics after placing 2nd in the Olympic trials in the 800 meters. Congrats Ali!!!! #DelcoFast
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🚨🚨MANHUNT UPDATE🚨🚨 I have been told the PA State Police K9 “Loki” that suffered heat related illness during search for escaped killer Danelo Cavelcante is expected to be released from veterinary care today. #gooddoggo 🐕 @FOX29philly.
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Yo @BenSimmons25 my daughter wanted your jersey and wondered why they were only in the boys section at @Modells? #girlsarefanstoo
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🚨🚨MANHUNT UPDATE🚨🚨 Chester County law enforcement alerted to a man with a backpack getting into a dark green vehicle along Rt. 1 and Rt. 82 near Kennett Square. This is the radio dispatch at 10:45AM. We will ask PA State Police about this potential tip at 3 PM. @FOX29philly
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Huge turnout for on campus vigil in honor of fallen Temple University Police officer Christopher Fitzgerald. We are live at 5pm on @FOX29philly @TempleUniv
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Booking photos of the adult suspects in looting incidents around the city last night. Live with the latest at 10pm @FOX29philly
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Eagles fans are gang members. This is what they are telling @Vikings fans who are traveling to Philly for the #NFCChampionship @FOX29philly
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#BREAKING:Officials say 2 dead and 9 missing in explosion at Reading, PA chocolate factory. @FOX29philly
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A veteran @PhillyPolice officer spent 20 days on ventilator suffering from COVID-19. Pic taken as he opened his eyes for first time in 3 weeks.Happy to report he is recovering at home. Telling his story to thank the medical staff for saving his life. @FOX29philly at 10pm.
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🚨🚨MANHUNT UPDATE🚨🚨 Federal agents gathering for the nighttime search for ##DaneloCavalcante in South Coventry Township. @FOX29philly
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Washington Street Mall in Cape May where over 8 inches of snow fell.
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Police source says they are making significant progress in identifying all 8 suspects involved in the Center City beating of a 34 year old woman on 15th and Chestnut Sts. I’m told all of the suspects range from 12 to 15 years old. @FOX29philly.
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“Disappointing” “Bah humbug”.We heard from school.bus drivers in the Wallingford Swarthmore School District who got this warning about putting up Christmas decorations or wearing holiday themed clothing on busses. @FOX29philly
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Wearing green Nick Foles arriving to court in Philly with former teammate Chris Maragos. Maragos is suing the Eagles medical staff over career ending knee injury. Foles is expected to testify today. Said “Go Eagles” before walking into court. @FOX29philly
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Developing: Just minutes after court ruling to extend deadline was announced. Voters are showing up to the Bucks County,PA elections center to apply and fill out their ballots. Deadline for Bucks County voters has now been extended to Friday at 5pm. @FOX29philly
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Praying for the Temple University Police Department tonight. As a Temple alumnus, the continued violence around campus is deeply troubling. Not for students but our city. 🙏
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Bucks County Law enforcement guarding the end of the line for voters which would designate the 5 PM deadline to apply for mail in ballots. Some who showed up later are being handed paper applications being told to hand them in by 5 PM.@FOX29philly
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Heartbreak in Delco. 2 co-workers killed in Aldan sewer accident. Danny Cleaver,had a 5 year old son and getting ready to get married. Matt DiSands die-hard Eagles fan just graduated from the police academy and got a job as a police officer like his dad. Update at 10 @FOX29philly
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Parent sent me these pictures of the new temporary ventilation systems being installed inside Philly classrooms. These pics are from GW Childs Elementary in Point Breeze. Some are wondering if this is enough to keep kids safe? It’s a good question.
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Wisconsin lawmaker is asking the @NFL to move the Eagles-Packers game out of Brazil because of "widespread unrest and escalating violence" @FOX29philly
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A source has told me former St. Joseph’s basketball coach Phil Martelli will soon be announced as the new coach at another college outside the Philly area. I wish him nothing but the best. #Big5.
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How sweet. 😍 I got this Valentine on my windshield. I love you Philly.
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Breaking:@PhillyPolice looking for a man in attempted abduction this morning of a teenage girl on 800 block of N 15th St. Terrifying video. Girl is ok. Do you know him??? @FOX29philly
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Have you noticed most Wawa stores are selling gas at $4.99/gallon? @Wawa tells me the company is “absorbing costs increases” to help keep prices stable during market volatility. @FOX29philly
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Jason Kelce is an animal. Serving up whipped cream Jell-O shots at the OD. More at 5pm @FOX29philly
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New PA license plates coming in spring of 2025 along with highway welcome signs. @GovernorShapiro office says “The new designs complement the Pennsylvania: The Great American Getaway brand, underscoring that tourism is a key priority” @FOX29philly
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You listening Wawa??.
Sheetz drops gas to $1.99 a gallon for Thanksgiving Week
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“Good Night Lights” @PhillyPolice show support to patients at Shriners Hospital for Children in North Philly tonight. Broad Street is shut down momentarily to wish kids a speedy recovery. #GoodNews @FOPLodge5 @shrinershosp
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Developing:Video of Center City Taco Bell employees in altercation with customers.Customer says employees “snapped” when they complained of long wait times for food. Taco Bell says employees have been terminated. Hear from the customer and store owner tonight at 10pm@FOX29philly
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Eagles legend Bill Bergey has passed away according to his son. RIP to an Eagle Hall of Famer and great guy. #FlyEaglesFly 🙏.
After a long hard 3 year battle, Dad lost his fight with Cancer. The best father, friend, grand father, football player and out right great person in this world. I will truly miss him. Love you dad.
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Jason Kelce is my kind of bartender. @Eagles #EaglesAutismChallenge @FOX29philly at 10pm #justpourinemstiff
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Breaking: PA State Police say a shooting on Interstate 95 left one person dead Sunday morning, and caused traffic delays for several hours. Shooting happened around 4AM when groups of ATVs, motorcycles and cars caused chaos and shut down the highway overnight. @FOX29philly
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