Ed Hanna on WFMZ 69
Does anybody know why, Ed Hanna is not giving the weather anymore? I haven't seen him in months
ShopperSaw a post he made around holidays in which he stated he was fine but taking a much needed break. Haven t seen any other articles regarding his absence . He use to help host Freddie's awards at the state theatre every year as well as being involved with the science center in easton pa. https://m.facebook.com/edhanna.weather/
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happycamper https://mobile.twitter.com/weathercafe/status/931611273049014272?lang=en
Sounds like he had some kind of nervous breakdown or something...
ianimal 
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brenda famularo http://www.wfmz.com/station/contact
I would simply call the station and ask them. I'm sure they could answer your question.
Greg My wife and I met Ed at Stabler Arena many years ago. I can say he's really a nice guy. I met Philadelphia's own Jim O'Brian in 1975 at Montgomeryville Honda Suzuki while doing a TV commercial. The dealership sponsored a motorcycle trip that he and Steve Levy took together to Texas, my point being, I saw a lot of similarity in the way they both presented the weather. Both made the topic of weather very entertaining by using lots of wit and hummer, not to mention body language as well. I certainly hope Ed is ok? I hope he realizes he has a large and loving family of viewers that really enjoy his wonderful gift presentation. "Please come back soon Ed"
Lin Ligrest 
Helen Miller My prayers are with you Mr. Hanna ..
Hope all is , and goes well for you ..
I have greatly missed you on the 69 news .....
Take good care ..
Olivia Funny that the station says he’s no longer employed there… He still listed on their website as their chief meteorologist. He has an active email account with them. I just saw him in the grocery store a few minutes ago and he looks well. I really wanted to approach him but decided not to intrude on his privacy.
Lane I just checked the website as I was wondering also if he was ever coming back.
He is no longer listed so I'm going to say he is not.
That stinks he was wonderful**
Liz Loved Jim O'Brien RIP on channel 6 back in the early 70s … good guys, bad guys, bombers … he demystified weather forecasting :-D
Andy Loigu 
Caged Animal 
Turk Could it have anything to do with Ed Hanna being Syrian and Channel 69 being headed by ‘conservative’ Christians?
Louise Legun 
Betty Caroff I hope he comes back as well. I don't know him but with all the positive things I read I feel like I missed out on something..
dodgebaal I don't know if Ed Hanna is Syrian, but considering he graduated from Messiah College and does a lot of charity work for Everlasting Life Ministries and the Easter Seals... I'd be willing to bet that the conservative Christian ownership at WFMZ isn't at the root of his issues. Christians comprise a relatively large minority of the Syrian population... 10% or so.
bruce I really miss ed Hanna he is the best I hope they bring him back soon or I am not going to watch the 69 news anymore
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Patry 
maja2 It sounds to me from him saying he was taking a much needed break, and 69 news saying he is no longer with them that maybe he chose to leave. It could have been his decision maybe they wouldn't pay him more, or he didn't agree with their way of portraying news, maybe he needed more time with his family so many different maybe situations. Whatever the case he will be missed by many! When I had my son we would stay up and watch ed hanna give the weather. When my son could talk he would crawl into bed and we would watch the weather, and he would say in the cutest voice, there's ed hanna mom....lol we will for sure miss him!
Kattya 
Mary Gart It seems, based on what I have seen from WFMZ's Ed H. and Dick D.that the science of weather and the thought of socialism have both led to brain damage...resulting in permanent insanity.
Paul M. When a "popular and much loved" on air personality leaves a station they usually will turn it into a few weeks of memories, friendly surprises, warm kisses and hugs, a cake, balloons, cards, letters from fans, etc. We got none of this with Ed Hanna, leaving us all with the cold feeling it was a divorce and not a friendly good bye.
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Marie Huey I bet he road that shoulder disability out all the way to retirement. WFMZ probably wanted him back but he got out on disability.
DannyZuko 
Theresa Anne Geiger I really miss Genie Sleeves. Can we get her to come back? My kitchen really needs a makeover, lol.
He is gone for good. WFMZ confirmed this a few months ago when people called the station. No reason given. And though its none of my business why, I'm DYING to know what happened !lol. He really seemed to love his job. I remember a few years ago on a Saturday night, a blizzard was predicted. He didn't work on weekends but he did that particular weekend due to the storm and he announced on air that he left his nephew's wedding to do the weather that weekend!
Stef Miss seeing Ed. I still watch TMZ daily. The folks in there seem like pretty de ent folks. None stand out like Ed did though. Matt Broderick in the AM is very good. He should be chief meteriologist now.
Jim Chunk It seems that Ed left abruptly and the station did not give him a proper farewell, so one can only assume there was a massive falling out. None of my business but when a person comes into your living room every night and you end up feeling you know the person, you sort of feel you are entitled to an explanation.since you supported that person by watching them over the years. If it was amicable, the reason would probably be public by now. The rumor in the area is burnout, but it seems deeper than that.
Joe K. I feel that as viewers for many years and really thinking a lot of Ed Hanna that the very least wfmz could do is give some explanation for him leaving. He was a very genuine tv personality.
Scanner1951 I really miss Ed Hanna and they should of explained why he left n said good bye to him.He loved doing the Freddy awards n they never mentioned him.he was always at the kutztown fair in his bib overalls.He was the best n they still show his picture.miss you Ed.
I too have been curious about Ed Hanna. It could be any of the reasons that were mentioned. It would have been nice of WFMZ to at least let us no that he was no longer with the station. It could also be that he is I'll and that picture that he posted on Facebook could have been an old one. We really dont know and our inquiring minds want to know. If it's his choice not to let us know then we must respect his choice. I pray for the best for him and his family. Hopefully he is well and really just wanted a break. We miss you Ed Hanna.
Inquiring Mind We miss you Ed Hanna, hope you are well. That's all I have to say about that.
Janet Parzanese I believe he must have left for medical reasons, and basically, for privacy issues, the station is not allowed to give any type of update for medical reasons. So the people at the station, cannot give any sort of explanation for his leaving.
Jim V Always thinking of Ed Hanna wondering what happened to him he left n never said why . Hope someday we can find out the truth I loved to watch him announce the weather every day especially when he visited the schools it was very interesting. Hope someday we’ll hear from him or his family wish him well miss him dearly . Bless u Ed.
Mercedes Found this on facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/RealEdHanna/videos/weathering-life-with-ed-hanna/2854397088002973/
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Lamppost Still miss Ed Hanna as our weatherman. He was a one of a kind
All current weather people do a good job, but no one could fill his shoes.
Miss you, Ed -Be well & happy
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