Mike Jerrick
Mike Jerrick re-joined the FOX 29 News team as co-host of "Good Day Philadelphia" in July 2009. Long-time viewers will remember him as a show co-host from 1999 to 2002.
Prior to his return to Philadelphia, Mike was co-host of "The Morning Show with Mike and Juliet," which aired on FOX television stations around the country.
Prior to that, he was the co-host of "DaySide," Fox News Channel's daily live audience daytime talk show, and he appeared as a recurring guest co-anchor for the WNYW-FOX 5 morning program, "Good Day New York." Mike joined FOX News Channel as weekend co-host of "FOX and Friends" after leaving "Good Day Philadelphia" in October 2002.
Before coming to FOX 29, Mike was managing editor and anchor on "America Afterhours," a live, national newsmaker and celebrity interview program on CNBC. He also hosted "What's News" for the national cable television network America's Talking.
Earlier in his career, Mike hosted "Sci-Fi Buzz" on USA Network's Sci-Fi Channel from 1991 to 1997. He also produced and hosted HBO's "World Entertainment Report" from 1991 to 1994. He produced and reported for KCAL-TV and for "Evening Magazine" on KPIX-TV (CBS) in San Francisco and Los Angeles.
Prior to that, he spent five years as the host of "Alive & Well," a national program on the USA Network that focused on health and fitness. He began his career in 1981 as the producer and host of "P.M. Magazine," at WNYW-TV in New York.
A ten-time Emmy Award winner, Mike earned his Bachelor of Science degree in journalism from the William Allen White School of Journalism at the University of Kansas.
The latest from Mike Jerrick
PPA cracking down on illegal parking to help those with disabilities
The Philadelphia Parking Authority is trying to curb illegal parking to help those with disabilities -- and it could cost violators up to $300.
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.’
Father crawls 10 blocks to Port Richmond church in act of faith during son's cancer battle
With his son's survival in the balance, Arek Szura made a promise to God. If his son walked out of the hospital, Arek would crawl from his house to his church on his hands and knees in a pilgrimage of thanksgiving.
2022 Midterms: John Fetterman discusses his run for U.S. Senate, fitness to serve
Pennsylvania Lieutenant Governor and U.S. Senate candidate John Fetterman is a longtime politician running on a platform of being a different kind of Democrat. He's defending his health one week before voters head to the polls.
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.
'Angel walking amongst us': Family grieving loss of man killed in Pa. hit-and-run makes emotional plea
The family of 44-year-old Maurice Pinkard, who was fatally struck in a hit-and-run on the shoulder of I-95, made an emotional plea as they spoke to FOX 29 about the man who was a husband, father of six and grandfather.
Jenks Dads on Duty: Local group of men promote safety at Jenks Academy in Chestnut Hill
Jenks Dads on Duty, a local group of fathers, grandfathers and brothers of students at Jenks Academy for the Arts and Sciences, aim to promote safety at the school and teach students valuable life lessons.
BikeLifeRex: Philadelphia man inspires city youth through love for bike riding
The viral Philadelphia biker known as BikeLifeRex is using his passion for bikes and his love for his community to inspire children to ride and stay out of trouble.
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.