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
'He's a miracle man': Local man beating the odds after near-death construction fall
Two years ago, Frank McLoughlin fell 35 feet to the ground from the roof of a home and he was electrocuted in the process. He has now worked out for 749 days since his accident to repair his broken body, beating the odds after being given a 10% chance to walk again.
'I'm making people happy': Pennsylvania country music legend Al Shade, 95, shows no signs of slowing down
Pennsylvania country music legend Al Shade has been performing since he was 12 years old. Now, at 95 years old, he's still working and shows no signs of slowing down.
Berks County military dad reunites with son after 11 months in a surprise moment at school pep rally
A local boy will never forget a reunion with his military dad for the first time in nearly a year. And, the best part – it was all a surprise.
'Try the first step': Utah man makes stop in Montgomery County on his walk across America
Isaiah Sheilds is making his way across the county one step at a time - and he's already taken over 15 million!
Brothers living with autism show off their ‘superhuman’ abilities through art, technology
Kambel and Kantai are self-labeled 'Autisarian' - a word they and their father came up with to reimagine people living with autism as having superhuman powers.
Non-verbal adults with autism find their voices at Delaware County school
Inside Voice is giving people with autism a chance to find their voices using boards filled with letters.
Local golfer plays her way into golf’s Drive, Chip & Putt National Finals
Local golfer, Katelyn Burks, finished sixth in this year's Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals at the Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia.
Patients living with Parkinson's find a new way to fight at Bucks County boxing gym
A Bucks County boxing gym is giving people living with Parkinson's a fighter's chance at living a normal and healthy life.
Exeter Township HS launches girls wrestling with hopes of inspiring more teams to start in Pennsylania
Exeter Township high school became the 14th school in Pennsylvania to get a girls wrestling team and its coaches hope more schools will do the same.
Kutztown University students, staff get warm welcomes to campus from beloved greeter
Two years ago, Kraig Piper signed up as a volunteer to help with tours of the Kutztown campus. Since then, his role in the everyday lives of students and staff has evolved into so much more.