She was inducted into the Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia's 'Hall of Fame' in 2013. Named 'Rookie of the Year' by the Delaware County Times in 1999, Kathy's forecasting and reporting earned her eight Mid-Atlantic Emmy Awards for 'Best Weathercaster.' She also earned top honors from the Pennsylvania Associated Press Broadcasters Association and in 2008, was named 'Best Weathercaster' in Philadelphia Magazine's 'Best of Philly' issue. Kathy arrived in Philadelphia in 1998 as the first female meteorologist in the Philadelphia television market. She also provided forecasts for CBS 3's sister radio stations, 94 WIP and KYW News radio. Prior to joining FOX 29, Kathy provided forecasts weekdays on CBS 3’s Eyewitness News at 5, 6 and 11 p.m., as well as for The CW Philly at 10 p.m.
Meteorologist Kathy Orr joined the FOX 29 team in September, 2015, as weather anchor for the FOX 29 News evening newscasts.
