Bill Anderson
Bill Anderson joined the FOX 29 News team in February, 2015. As executive producer and anchor of special projects, he manages the content of the station’s special reports, including the "Our Race Reality" series of segments and specials. He also reports on the brighter side of life in his regular news series "For Goodness’ Sake."
Bill was a contributor to FOX 29 News and "Good Day Philadelphia" for years before joining the team as a co-anchor for the weekend edition of "Good Day Philadelphia." For three years prior to joining FOX 29, he was a reporter for "Chasing News," an innovative public affairs program broadcast on FOX 29 and WWOR in Secaucus, New Jersey.
For ten years before joining "Chasing News," Bill hosted "Wake Up with Bill," an award-winning talk show on Philadelphia’s 900 AM WURD. Philadelphia Tribune Newspaper recognized Bill’s work in the community and named him one of "Philadelphia’s Most Influential African Americans," and Philadelphia Weekly named him "Best Radio Talker."
Bill was panelist in Emmy-nominated FOX 29 series "Black on Black." He is also featured in JAY-Z’s documentary of the nationally-recognized concert "Made in America."
Over the course of his career, Bill has interviewed many people, including Presidents Clinton, Obama, and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
Born and bred in the Philadelphia area, Bill attended George Washington University in Washington D.C., earning a degree in marketing and business administration.
The latest from Bill Anderson
Pennridge School Board approves policy banning advocacy symbols, political signs from classrooms
Under a new policy approved by the Pennridge School Board, certain symbols, including LGBTQ+ pride flags, political signs, crosses, and materials discussing abortion, are banned from classrooms.
Some Philadelphia families say they feel trapped in violent neighborhoods
Philadelphia residents are speaking out, and some say they feel trapped in their violent neighborhoods. As much as they may want better for their community, they say speaking out could cost them and their families.
Mentor program in Hunting Park provides safe haven for Philadelphia's youth
'As I Plant The Seed' is the brainchild of a Hunting Park man who found what has been happening on Philadelphia's streets unacceptable - and decided he could do something about it.
Local celebrity stylist's charity donates over 25,000 wigs a year to women battling cancer
A local celebrity stylist who believes in the power of doing good for others has donated more than 25,000 wigs to women battling cancer through his charitable organization ‘Wigs & Wishes.’
Bucks County residents receive assistance after historic flooding
Clean up efforts are continuing in Bucks County, and a number of agencies are offering a helping hand this week.
Homeless musician uses guitar to help soothe boy with autism outside Delaware County Wawa
A Delaware County family is thanking a homeless musician who stepped in and used his guitar to soothe their son, who has autism, while he was upset outside of a Wawa late last week.
Officials contend with potential environmental impacts of Brookhaven fuel leak
Officials are investigating the potential environmental impacts of a fuel leak in Delaware County that contaminated a local stormwater system.
Pride Month in Philadelphia: Why 2021 may mean more than past years
After a pandemic and more than a year of isolation, Pride Month 2021 may mean more to the LGBTQ+ community than years past. FOX 29's Bill Anderson takes a closer look at how Philadelphia is going above and beyond in the name of inclusivity this June.
Hidden in Plain Sight: Pennhurst State School and Hospital
Abandoned or underused spaces often go unnoticed in the Delaware Valley. The Pennhurst Asylum is one of those places, usually only drawing attention around Halloween with tales not based in fact. The truth behind those walls tells a much different story.
'It captures the terror': Attorneys release new video of Philly police using tear gas on protesters
A group of attorneys release new video of Philadelphia police using tear gas on protesters June 1, 2020 on I676.