Bill Anderson
Bill Anderson joined the FOX 29 News team in February, 2015. He 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
Dog left to die in Camden garbage dump named 2019 ASPCA Dog of the Year
A dog left for dead in a Camden garbage dump has been named the 2019 ASPCA Dog of the Year.
Hundreds of kids receive new shoes as part of Giving Tuesday in South Philadelphia
FOX 29's Bob Kelly has the details.
Woman opens home to man living in van for 7 years
Bill Anderson has more on the amazing story of a woman who opened her home to a man who had been living in his mini-van for the last seven years.
Students learn life lessons at Thanksgiving cafe
FOX 29's Bill Anderson has the story.
Dog given second chance at life recognized as ASPCA's Dog of the Year
FOX 29's Bill Anderson has the story.
Woman who survived car crash gives back to hospital
FOX 29's Bill Anderson shares her story.
Woman steps up to help man living in van in Chester County
FOX 29's Bill Anderson has the story.
Dozens of people attend funeral for Air Force veteran with no family
People from all over attended a funeral in Mayfair Monday for an Air Force veteran who had no living family.
Dozens of people attend funeral for veteran with no family
FOX 29's Bill Anderson has the story.
For Goodness' Sake: Saving the Church of the Advocate
Fighting the good fight against all odds, a local church is still serving people in need, even though the church itself is in desperate need of repair. But that's not phasing them, as Bill Anderson shows us in this report.