
Joyce Evans
Joyce Evans joined the FOX 29 News team in 1996. She anchors the "FOX 29 News at Six" and "FOX 29 News at Ten" every Saturday and reports for the FOX 29 News, producing in-depth segments on health and other topics.
After two years in network radio news, Joyce launched her television career as a reporter and anchor of the morning news for WSET-TV, the ABC affiliate in Lynchburg, Virginia. While at the station, she received an Associated Press Award for Spot News. In 1983, she moved to Miami, Florida, where she was a weekend anchor and reporter for the CBS affiliate, WCIX-TV (now WFOR). She also hosted a popular public affairs program geared toward senior citizens.
In 1986, Joyce moved north to KYW-TV in Philadelphia. For ten years, she was a general assignment reporter, fill-in anchor, and host of "The Saturday Tribune" television program.
An award-winning journalist, Joyce’s work has garnered many prestigious awards and nominations. She has five Mid-Atlantic EMMY Awards as an individual reporter and numerous others for group projects. Her award-winning stories include reports on the struggles of people with Alzheimer's Disease, the effects on the families and the bond between patients and caregivers; an undercover report on children stalked and attacked by other children on their walk home from school; and a report on the power of forgiveness between former teen gangsters, coming together to mentor others, following a killing and a longstanding grudge. Included among her numerous awards, the Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists named her "Broadcast Journalist of the Year" in 2008; the Tom Joyner Foundation named her "The Hardest Working News Anchor/Reporter," and Clear Channel Radio's WDAS saluted her with the "Extraordinary Woman Award."
Her accomplishments are not limited to her work in front of the camera. Joyce worked as an adjunct professor at Temple University, and continues to mentor young journalists and students all over the country.
She received numerous honors for her service to the community, including awards from the Children's Miracle Network, the American Red Cross, Temple University's Adult Career retraining programs, NAACP, the Black Law Enforcement Officers, and the Spruce Adolescent Counseling and Education Project.
An alumna of TRIO/Upward Bound, the organization honored Joyce with its "National Achiever's Award" for her lifetime efforts of encouraging underprivileged youngsters around the country to achieve. Both Howard University and Florida A & M have honored her as a "Distinguished Alumna."
Born in Washington, D.C., Joyce now considers Philadelphia her hometown. She is an active member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., the National Association of Black Journalists, the Delaware Valley chapter of The Links Inc., and a number of other public service organizations. In her spare time, she enjoys attending live concerts, theatre, and watching classic old movies.
The latest from Joyce Evans
CDC study claims Black and Hispanic children at greater risk of COVID-19
Are Black and Hispanic children more severely impacted by coronavirus than white children? A new study from the CDC says yes, from hospitalizations, to virus-related complications, there are disparities.
Good Samaritans rescue man and his dog during flash flooding in Delco
A man and his dog, stuck with no place to go as floodwaters churn around them. It happened in last week’s storms in Delaware County and the Good Samaritans who rescued the two shared their video of the experience.
Police locate body of girl, 5, who went missing during Tropical Storm Isaias
Authorities in Montgomery County say they have located the body of a missing girl with autism.
Flooding from Isaias impacts areas across the Delaware Valley
Emergency crews across the area are responding to calls for water rescues as rain from Isaias prompted flash flooding on roadways.
N.J. re-tightens restrictions on most indoor gatherings amid reports of case clusters
Until further notice, indoor gatherings in the Garden State are now limited to 25% of a room's capacity, with a maximum of 25 persons.
Police across Pennsylvania mount major crackdown on aggressive driving
A major aggressive driving crackdown is happening right now across Pennsylvania.
Gov. Murphy says NJ awarding $15M in CARES fund to small business
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy says $15 million in federal funding has been made available to small businesses struggling from the coronavirus outbreak.
Philadelphia trash pickup troubles linger into another week
Trash troubles continue in Philadelphia and the Streets Department says pickups are still a day behind.
Yeadon police chief says Nextdoor app is making him remove account
A Delaware County police chief is trying to fight crime the 21st Century way, by using all the tools at his disposal. But, one popular app is saying ‘Not so fast!’
Folks look for ways to cope in the Delaware Valley heat wave
Dangeroulsy hot and, still, there are many who have to be out in it. Got things to do. But, most of them made quick work of their duties as early as possible, before the swelter could get the best of them.