Bill Rohrer
Bill Rohrer joined the FOX 29 News team in August 2006. As a feature reporter, he writes, shoots and edits #InFocus segments, which feature some of the most heartwarming stories in the Philadelphia region.
A member of the National Press Photographers Association, Bill began producing #InFocus segments after attending the NPPA's Advanced Storytelling Workshop in April of 2014.
Bill has years of news experience as an editor and news photographer. Prior to joining FOX 29, he worked for CN8 News. His career began as an editor at CN8. A three-time Mid-Atlantic EMMY Award winner for best solo video journalist, he recently won Emmy Awards for reporter in the general assignment and news feature category. His work has earned him twelve EMMY awards, including best photographer and best editor. He also won three Associated Press awards for best photographer, and the prestigious Edward R. Murrow Award for investigative reporting.
Born and bred in the Philadelphia area, Bill attended Neshaminy High School in Langhorne, PA, and graduated from Kutztown University in 2001.
When he's not working, Bill loves playing ice hockey three to four times a week, running short-distance 5K races up to half-marathons, and spending time with his wife and two daughters.
The latest from Bill Rohrer
Hidden in Plain Sight: Pennhurst State School and Hospital
Abandoned or underused spaces often go unnoticed in the Delaware Valley. The Pennhurst Asylum is one of those places, usually only drawing attention around Halloween with tales not based in fact. The truth behind those walls tells a much different story.
Dad and daughter carry on family’s longstanding Penn State legacy
FOX 29 Sports Director Tom Sredenschek and his daughter Lauren share a family legacy as third and fourth generation Penn State graduates.
Bucks Co. man riding stationary bike 24-hours straight to raise funds for leukemia and lymphoma society
FOX 29's Bill Rohrer has more on a Bucks County cancer survivor who is riding his stationary bike 24-hours straight to raise funds for leukemia and lymphoma society.
Wandering Bus Dude: Meet the Pa. man traveling the country in a converted school bus
Michael Burlotos has been living by the motto 'Chase what makes you feel alive' for almost a year now, as he travels the country in a school bus that he's converted into his new home.
Former Flyer Chris Therien on mission to help others with addiction
Chris Therien’s battle with alcohol addiction inspired him to purchase part of Limitless in Fishtown to help others.
Many women are buying guns for the first time as gun sales across the Delaware Valley soar
At Bob’s Little Sport Shop in Glassboro New Jersey, gun sales are booming while over in Pennsylvania, women are filling classrooms and many are using a gun for the first time.
So dedicated: 9-year-old N.J. surfer has hit the waves 400 days in a row
The temperature was close to 30 degrees, with a brisk wind and water temps just above 40 degrees in Brigantine, New Jersey. But that didn't stop Carter from catching a few waves.
Our Race Reality: Revisiting Small Town America
After an ugly incident, the people of Franklinville, N.J., said they were committed to change, to having the difficult discussions, and to making progress. So, did they? And are they an example for the rest of us? FOX 29's Bill Anderson has this special report.
How Tooth Fairy gifts inspired a Bucks County girl to give back to her community
One Bucks County girl is trying to make the world a little better and she credits the Tooth Fairy for inspiration.
West Philly artist creates origami remembering lives lost to coronavirus
The pandemic’s death toll is climbing each day, but one local artist has created a way to make sure those who died from coronavirus are remembered.