Alex George
Alex George joined the FOX 29 News team in November 2019 as a general assignment reporter.
Prior to joining FOX 29, Alex was a reporter for WTVC News Channel 9 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. In September 2018 the Chattanooga Times Free Press named her Best Columnist/Reporter in a "People’s Choice" vote.
Alex hit pause on her career in the spring of 2018, when she was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer called Ewing’s Sarcoma. She battled cancer with the help of her doctors at Penn Medicine’s Abramson Cancer Center at the University of Pennsylvania-Penn Presbyterian hospital in Philadelphia and is now a proud cancer survivor.
A graduate of Moorestown, NJ, High School, Alex was born in Philadelphia and grew up watching FOX 29. In summer 2016, while she was an intern and junior reporter at FOX 29, she helped cover the Democratic National Convention on "Good Day Philadelphia."
Alex holds a bachelor’s degree from the Gerald Ford School of Public Policy at the University of Michigan.
When she isn’t in the FOX 29 newsroom, Alex enjoys baking for newsroom staff, family, and friends, and sharing the adventures of her dogs on social media.
The latest from Alex George
SPS Technologies fire: Massive layoffs reportedly planned as Montco officials push for rebuild
After the devastating fire that burned through the SPS building in Montgomery County, the company is reportedly going to be laying off 250 employees and the county says they want to do everything in their power to stop that from happening.
REAL ID deadline set for May 7: How to get a REAL ID in Pennsylvania
Government officials say in order to fly domestically, folks will need to obtain a REAL I.D. Here's what to know about obtaining the ID in Pennsylvania.
Narberth Community Theatre to make triumphant return to stage after devastating fire
The Narberth Community Theatre is preparing to put on their show at the Circus Campus in Mt. Airy Sunday after a fire destroyed their stage last year.
TJ Siderio: Vigil held for 12-year-old shot, killed by Philly officer
The life of a 12-year-old boy who was shot and killed by a Philadelphia police officer is being remembered at a somber memorial.
Girls volleyball team at Overbrook High celebrates undefeated season
The Overbrook High School girls' volleyball team set a record and secured their spot in Overbrook High School history as the only varsity team to go undefeated in their season.
Massive junkyard fire under control and extinguished, officials say
The thick, black smoke billowed up from the fire and was visible for miles beyond the site of the fire, while up close, huge flames were seen leaping out into the sky. The fire was extinguished by Saturday evening.
Chubby Chicks restaurant in Center City met with backlash; owner speaks out
Trouble has arisen for newly opened Center City restaurant, Chubby Chicks, with the business owner, Shakeira Turner, claiming she is being bullied by people who live nearby who simply aren't happy her business is there.
Philly weather: Snow emergency issued ahead slippery road conditions
From winter storm warning to a snow emergency, officials are breaking down what you need to know amid the snowy weather.
Crozer Health's parent company declares Chapter 11 bankruptcy: What it means for Delco
Crozer Health is home to Delaware County's only trauma and burn center, and new concerns have emerged after its parent company, Prospect Medical Holdings, declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Video: ATM blown up in Fishtown; suspect flees without any money
Philadelphia police are looking for the person who blew up an ATM in Fishtown overnight.