
Lauren Johnson
Lauren Johnson joined the FOX 29 News team in the summer of 2014. She anchors the weekend editions of "Good Day Philadelphia" and reports during the week.
Prior to joining FOX 29, Lauren was a weekend anchor for "Good Day Orlando" on WOFL-FOX 35, the FOX O&O in Orlando, Fla. Lauren started her TV career at Central Florida News 13 in 2003. In her role as reporter, she jumped behind the wheel and the camera to explore and capture popular attractions around the state in a franchise called "Florida on a Tankful." Four years later, Lauren traded the fun in the sun for the blues and BBQ and headed to Memphis, Tenn., as the health reporter. While in Tennessee, she worked closely with local hospitals to tell remarkable stories in healthcare. Several of her stories were nominated for Emmy awards. Shortly thereafter, Lauren made the transition to the anchor desk and co-anchored Good Morning Memphis.
Lauren was born and raised in Atlanta before heading to Greenville, S.C., for college at Furman University. While studying for her Communication Studies degree, she was also hitting the track, doing laps and competing as a member of the women's track and field team. To learn more about the television industry, she completed internships in several top markets including Atlanta, Greenville, S.C., and New York. The most memorable of those was working under Diane Sawyer during her days on Good Morning America.
In her spare time, Lauren enjoys traveling, decorating, catching up on her sleep, and spending time with friends and family, especially her identical twin nieces.
The latest from Lauren Johnson
A new trend is causing teens to be vulnerable to human trafficking
Teens are allowing themselves to be vulnerable to human traffickers in a reported new trend, which involves slipping social media information into pants pockets in clothing stores, experts say.
FBI: Delaware man seen holding confederate flag during Capitol riot surrenders
A Delaware man infamously seen holding a Confederate flag inside the U.S. Capitol during last week's deadly riots surrendered to federal agents along with his son on Thursday, according to the Department of Justice.
Buying Black: Bungee Oblecini - One man's extraordinary life transformation
Darrell Alston, founder and owner of BUNGEE OBLEČENÍ, talks about his incredible life transformation and the path to his success in the FOX 29 series Buying Black.
Jefferson Hospital nurse becomes first staff member to receive COVID-19 vaccine
A Jefferson University Hospital nurse on Wednesday morning became one of the first people in Philadelphia to receive the coronavirus vaccine, signaling the start of the city's effort to inoculate more than 1 million people.
First recipient feels 'great' after receiving COVID-19 vaccination at Jefferson Hospital
FOX 29's Lauren Johnson spoke with Jennifer Gil about her experience getting the COVID-19 vaccination.
8 people, including 4 children, hospitalized following fire in Lawncrest
The fire broke out at around 3:39 a.m. at the intersection of Whitaker Avenue and Roosevelt Boulevard.
Teen killed, 3 juveniles hurt in shooting at Falls Township apartment complex
Authorities are investigating a shooting at a Bucks County apartment complex late Tuesday night that left one teen dead and three juveniles injured.
NWS confirms EF-0 tornado in Montgomeryville, cleanup continues across Delaware Valley
The National Weather Service confirms an EF-0 Tornado touched down in Montgomeryville Monday.
Cherry Hill Public Schools begin hybrid learning following virtual town hall
Cherry Hill students will be back in the classroom Tuesday for the first time this school year.
Man found shot dead inside minivan after crash in Lawndale
A man is dead after he was found shot inside a minivan that had crashed, nearly striking the side of a Lawndale home.