Friday, July 25 2014 1:36 AM EDT2014-07-25 05:36:56 GMT
A new lawsuit filed against the Boy Scouts and a former scoutmaster by a Chester County mother has the Scouts nationally explaining its actions in the case. Patsy Evasew claims the former scout leader sexually abused her son and it eventually led to his demise.The images of Thomas Evasew's sad, short life hang on the wall of his folks' Chester County home. "I feel when I touch it, I'm touching him. I miss him so every day. There's not a day that goes by,” says Patsy Evasew. She says she misse...
A new lawsuit filed against the Boy Scouts and a former scoutmaster by a Chester County mother has the Scouts nationally explaining its actions in the case. Patsy Evasew claims the former scout leader sexually abused her son and it eventually led to his demise.The images of Thomas Evasew's sad, short life hang on the wall of his folks' Chester County home. "I feel when I touch it, I'm touching him. I miss him so every day. There's not a day that goes by,” says Patsy Evasew. She says she misse...
Tuesday, May 20 2014 11:18 AM EDT2014-05-20 15:18:24 GMT
A convicted child predator is accused of stealing his best friend's identity and striking again! FOX 29 Investigates how he pulled off an escape from Pennsylvania and where he is now.
A convicted child predator is accused of stealing his best friend's identity and striking again! FOX 29 Investigates how he pulled off an escape from Pennsylvania and where he is now.
Thursday, April 17 2014 6:46 AM EDT2014-04-17 10:46:24 GMT
In Philadelphia, the city pays crossing guards about $50 a day to ensure the child's safety. But what happens when they don't show? Fox 29's Jeff Cole investigates.
In Philadelphia, the city pays crossing guards about $50 a day to ensure the child's safety. But what happens when they don't show? FOX 29's Jeff Cole investigates.
Wednesday, April 9 2014 7:39 AM EDT2014-04-09 11:39:37 GMT
The lead investigator in a corruption sting that entangled five leading Philadelphia Democrats is speaking out for the first time, and he's speaking only to Fox 29.
The lead investigator in a corruption sting that entangled five leading Philadelphia Democrats is speaking out for the first time, and he's speaking only to Fox 29.
Friday, April 4 2014 6:50 AM EDT2014-04-04 10:50:05 GMT
Why is this man trying to get away from our cameras? It's a story you'll see only on FOX. Investigative reporter Jeff Cole presses a top official at the Philadelphia Regional Port Authority for answers.
Why is this man trying to get away from our cameras? It's a story you'll see only on FOX. Investigative reporter Jeff Cole presses a top official at the Philadelphia Regional Port Authority for answers.
Thursday, February 27 2014 8:21 AM EST2014-02-27 13:21:28 GMT
A candidate for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives is pressed to explain why he was renting out his Philadelphia apartment building with no city-required license. And that's not the only question
A candidate for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives is pressed to explain why he was renting out his Philadelphia apartment building with no city-required license. And that's not the only question
Monday, January 27 2014 10:31 AM EST2014-01-27 15:31:56 GMT
You saw it only on FOX, a state representative so desperate to get away from investigative reporter Jeff Cole that he drove into traffic. Now, see what happened after our story aired.
You saw it only on FOX, a state representative so desperate to get away from investigative reporter Jeff Cole that he drove into traffic. Now, see what happened after our story aired.
Thursday, December 12 2013 7:27 AM EST2013-12-12 12:27:07 GMT
Tens of thousands of dollars spent on trips to theaters, amusements parks, even catering! These are just some of the pricey items paid for by the struggling Camden City Public Schools, FOX 29's Jeff Cole reports.
Tens of thousands of dollars spent on trips to theaters, amusements parks, even catering! These are just some of the pricey items paid for by the struggling Camden City Public Schools, FOX 29's Jeff Cole reports.
Tuesday, November 26 2013 5:33 PM EST2013-11-26 22:33:57 GMT
FOX 29 Investigates has found New Jersey's new e-temporary tag program for newly purchased vehicles is being undercut by scamsters able to copy the tags. 69-year-old Raymond Hirn has a couple of big passions
FOX 29 Investigates has found New Jersey's new e-temporary tag program for newly purchased vehicles is being undercut by scamsters able to copy the tags. 69-year-old Raymond Hirn has a couple of big passions
Thursday, October 10 2013 12:40 PM EDT2013-10-10 16:40:22 GMT
Why has Congressman Chaka Fattah caught the interest of federal investigators? It's a question FOX 29 Investigative Reporter Jeff Cole asks the long-time congressman.
Why has Congressman Chaka Fattah caught the interest of federal investigators? It's a question FOX 29 Investigative Reporter Jeff Cole asks the long-time congressman after obtaining a document which shows the FBI seeking Fattah's tax records.
Monday, September 16 2013 11:12 PM EDT2013-09-17 03:12:22 GMT
After a Vanguard official first agreed to view our video and answer questions on camera, Vanguard's office manager Jake Thalwitzer called back and refused to do either.
After a Vanguard official first agreed to view our video and answer questions on camera, Vanguard's office manager Jake Thalwitzer called back and refused to do either.
Tuesday, July 2 2013 8:11 AM EDT2013-07-02 12:11:45 GMT
FOX 29 Investigates learns a soon-to-be released audit will claim that valuable equipment and learning tools are sitting idle in some of the city's shut-down schools.
FOX 29 Investigates learns a soon-to-be released audit will claim that valuable equipment and learning tools are sitting idle in some of the city's shut-down schools.
Thursday, June 6 2013 11:07 PM EDT2013-06-07 03:07:14 GMT
A top, local school official voluntarily resigns after a district investigation. FOX 29 Investigates broke the story. Find out how much it cost taxpayers.
A top, local school official voluntarily resigns after a district investigation. FOX 29 Investigates broke the story. Find out how much it cost taxpayers.
Tuesday, May 28 2013 11:19 AM EDT2013-05-28 15:19:52 GMT
A local elected official hits the gas again when FOX 29 Investigates' Jeff Cole tries to ask him a few questions about why a ghost worker was on his staff.
A local elected official hits the gas again when FOX 29 Investigates' Jeff Cole tries to ask him a few questions about why a ghost worker was on his staff.
Tuesday, April 16 2013 1:41 PM EDT2013-04-16 17:41:36 GMT
They go to school for years, with taxpayers helping to foot-the-bill, to become doctors, dentists and chiropractors. But years later, why do they owe Uncle Sam millions of dollars in school loans?
They go to school for years, with taxpayers helping to foot-the-bill, to become doctors, dentists and chiropractors. But years later, why do they owe Uncle Sam millions of dollars in school loans?
Wednesday, November 21 2012 1:52 PM EST2012-11-21 18:52:35 GMT
The panel which runs the Methacton School District of Montgomery County has hired attorneys from two firms to investigate and advise it on an issue involving two, top school administrators. The Board of
The panel which runs the Methacton School District of Montgomery County has hired attorneys from two firms to investigate and advise it on an issue involving two, top school administrators. The Board of
Wednesday, October 17 2012 12:22 PM EDT2012-10-17 16:22:07 GMT
Rep. Chaka Fattah of Philadelphia tells FOX 29 there are 875,000 veterans who have waited more than four months to get the benefits they deserve from Veteran's Affairs.
Rep. Chaka Fattah of Philadelphia tells FOX 29 there are 875,000 veterans who have waited more than four months to get the benefits they deserve from Veteran's Affairs.
Thursday, September 13 2012 1:42 PM EDT2012-09-13 17:42:09 GMT
It was a fire in a Bucks County home two weeks ago, and other issues related to PECO's smart meter program, which have drawn Pennsylvania's Public Utility Commission into PECO's smart meter controversy.
It was a fire in a Bucks County home two weeks ago, and other issues related to PECO's smart meter program, which have drawn Pennsylvania's Public Utility Commission into PECO's smart meter controversy.
Thursday, September 13 2012 1:41 PM EDT2012-09-13 17:41:55 GMT
Only On FOX: There was a major announcement from the region's energy giant after a FOX 29 Investigation. PECO is shutting down a massive, federally-funded energy program.
Only On FOX: There was a major announcement from the region's energy giant after a FOX 29 Investigation. PECO is shutting down a massive, federally-funded energy program.
Thursday, September 13 2012 1:41 PM EDT2012-09-13 17:41:39 GMT
PECO'S multi-million dollar smart meter program shut down last week following fire and safety concerns. Now, as the energy giant re-evaluates the program, a new safety issue is being raised - are some
PECO'S multi-million dollar smart meter program shut down last week following fire and safety concerns. Now, as the energy giant re-evaluates the program, a new safety issue is being raised.
Thursday, September 13 2012 1:41 PM EDT2012-09-13 17:41:14 GMT
It's been just two days since regional energy giant PECO abruptly halted its federally funded smart meter installation program, yet the utility has already received 1,000 calls from customers.
It's been just two days since regional energy giant PECO abruptly halted its federally funded smart meter installation program, yet the utility has already received 1,000 calls from customers.
Thursday, September 13 2012 1:40 PM EDT2012-09-13 17:40:16 GMT
After our story on fires sparked by the installation of PECO's so-called smart meter's, Pennsylvania's top utility regulator has asked what the energy company is doing to keep its customers safe.
After our story on fires sparked by the installation of PECO's so-called smart meter's, Pennsylvania's top utility regulator has asked what the energy company is doing to keep its customers safe.
We caught them red-handed drinking beer after beer after beer. Now, two postal workers who were the subjects of a Fox 29 Investigates report in January want their jobs back.
We caught them red-handed drinking beer after beer after beer. Now, two postal workers who were the subjects of a Fox 29 Investigates report in January want their jobs back.
Fox 29 Investigates has learned that state dental regulators have moved against the woman we found operating an underground dental clinic in South Philadelphia.
Fox 29 Investigates has learned that state dental regulators have moved against the woman we found operating an underground dental clinic in South Philadelphia.
Fox 29 Investigates is getting results after our cameras caught what appeared to be U.S. Customs and Border Protection workers sleeping on the job at Philadelphia International Airport.
Fox 29 Investigates is getting results after our cameras caught what appeared to be U.S. Customs and Border Protection workers sleeping on the job at Philadelphia International Airport.
Fox 29’s investigative reporter Jeff Cole broke the story yesterday....the Levittown-based Window Wizards has closed it’s doors. Tonight, customers are trying to find out what’s happened to their money and their windows!
Fox 29’s investigative reporter Jeff Cole broke the story yesterday....the Levittown-based Window Wizards has closed it’s doors. Tonight, customers are trying to find out what’s happened to their money and their windows!
Three Philadelphia mail carriers are off the job and there’s a major shake-up in a city post office where they worked. Watch both parts of our Fox 29 Investigation.
Three Philadelphia mail carriers are off the job and there’s a major shake-up in a city post office where they worked. Watch both parts of our Fox 29 Investigation.
Fox 29's Investigative Reporter Jeff Cole brings you the story of Philadelphia Water Department workers caught with their eyes closed, lying back, and legs stretched out while on the job!!
Fox 29's Investigative Reporter Jeff Cole brings you the story of Philadelphia Water Department workers caught with their eyes closed, lying back, and legs stretched out while on the job!!
Here's a frightening thought. Could Terrorists waltz-right into laboratories here in Philadelphia and make off with just the right chemicals to make a bomb? Watch Jeff Cole's report in this exclusive video.
Here's a frightening thought. Could Terrorists waltz-right into laboratories here in Philadelphia and make off with just the right chemicals to make a bomb? Watch Jeff Cole's report in this exclusive video.