Alex Holley
Alex Holley joined the FOX 29 News team in the summer of 2014 as co-host of "Good Day Philadelphia." Her signature segment, "Alex Around Town," highlights popular and undiscovered places and events happening in the viewing area.
Alex moved to Philly from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, where she was a reporter and fill-in anchor for WMBF-TV’s morning news programs. Prior to that, she worked as an anchor, reporter, and producer at KOMU-TV in Columbia, Missouri. Alex anchored the innovative multi-source news website, Newsy.com, and is featured in the digital journalism display in the Newseum in Washington, D.C.
Since moving to Philadelphia, her work has garnered many awards, including a 2015 Emmy Award nomination for coverage of Pope Francis’ visit to Philadelphia. Philadelphia Magazine’s 2016 "Best of Philly" issue described her as ‘smart, funny and sassy’ in naming her "Best TV Personality," an honor also bestowed on her in 2016 by the nation’s oldest society of professional journalists, The Philadelphia Pen & Pencil Club. That same year she was identified by NV (New Vision in Business) magazine as one of its "Movers & Shakers."
A proud graduate of the University of Missouri, Alex carried a double minor in Sociology and Spanish. She was voted Mizzou’s Homecoming Queen and honored as a Mizzou39 member. She created a community service program for students called "SWIPES Make a Difference," which continues to help college students donate unused meal plans to those in need in local communities. A third-generation member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Omega Omega Chapter, Alex is very popular in the local non-profit community where she continues the spirit of service to volunteer with many charitable organizations in the viewing area. She is also a member of the National Association of Black Journalists.
One of her favorite hobbies is travel. Alex has explored more than twelve different countries, and is proficient in Spanish, having studied at the Universidad de Salamanca at age 13. She believes this global exposure helps add a versatile dimension to her work, as she uses her knowledge of different places to enhance the perspectives of her stories.
The latest from Alex Holley
Temple University introduces upgrades, enhancements to campus security
Students at Temple University are getting ready to return to campus and the university is talking about enhanced security measures to keep students, staff and the community safe.
Philadelphia man goes viral for FOX 29 interview about I-95 bridge collapse
Following an interview with FOX 29’s Marcus Espinoza, some are now referring to Peter McLaughlin as the ‘Mayfair Mayor.’
West Philadelphia high school student credits family, school for acceptance into Harvard University
A Paul Robeson High School senior is stunned and elated to learn she has been accepted to Harvard University for fall 2023 and she happily credits her family and high school for getting her ready.
Nicolas Elizalde's mother shares message for son's killers: 'Your actions are wicked and despicable'
The mother of Nicolas Elizalde has a message for those responsible for her son's death. Nicolas, who would have turned 15 on Saturday, was killed when a group of gunmen unleashed a barrage of gunfire behind Roxborough High School.
'He was sick': Influencer Cass and the City, husband get candid about importance of addiction awareness
Social media influencer Cass and the City and her husband Kellen joined "Good Day Philadelphia" to share his story of overcoming heroin addiction while advocating for the importance of addiction awareness.
'I'm sorry, as a parent': Mother of 14-year-old charged in death of James Lambert, Jr. speaks out
Young teens are charged as adults in the deadly assault of 73-year-old James Lambert, Jr. and the mother of one of those teens spoke with FOX 29 about her daughter.
Weather Authority: Weekend storm to bring rain, snow after mild end of the week
Thursday and Friday will be sunny and mild but a storm system is expected to bring rain, snow, and bitter temperatures to the area Saturday.
FOX 29's Director of News Operations left with significant burns after grill malfunction
A member of our FOX 29 family is sharing his story after a Fourth of July weekend grilling accident left him with severe burns over much of his body. He credits his family's quick response for saving him and getting him the help he needed.
Wedding Nightmare: Local bride dislocates knee during first dance with groom
A Pennsylvania couple is sharing their story and laughing off a wedding nightmare after the bride seriously injured her knee as they danced at their wedding reception.
Black Doctor's COVID-19 Consortium offering $20 for vaccine referrals at Philly Vax-Jawn 2
People returning to the Black Doctor's COVID-19 Consortium's Philly Vax-Jawn 2 can get $20 when they return for their second shot if they bring someone eligible to be vaccinated with them.