Alyana Gomez
Born in Philadelphia and raised in Collingswood, New Jersey, Alyana had a microphone in her hand from the time she was little girl. At an early age, she knew she wanted her voice to be heard and had her sights set on a career in front of the camera. Alyana was also determined to live her life helping others.
Her lofty goals as a kid became clearer and more focused in college, where she channeled her passion for writing. Alyana attended Salisbury University in Maryland, where she studied Journalism and landed her first job in local news. There, she won her first Associated Press award for enterprise reporting, spot news and in-depth coverage.
Her next stop was Jacksonville, Florida where she worked as a reporter, covering everything from natural disasters to government accountability. Alyana was honored and humbled to win her first Emmy award for coverage of a murder trial.
Alyana then moved to Hartford, Connecticut where she anchored weekend mornings and helped launch the consumer investigative unit. She also became a mother for the first time, with the birth of her son.
Then the West Coast came calling, with an opportunity to anchor and report in the Bay Area. Alyana covered the destructive Wine Country fires, California's deadliest wildfire in Paradise, homelessness and the impact of lead poisoning on children in Oakland. What she loved most about her time there was her connection to such a culturally vibrant community and the fulfilling work she did with the Golden State Warriors Community Foundation.
While in California, Alyana's family grew with the birth of her baby girl. She hopes that her life as a hard-working mom with a demanding career will one day encourage her children to make a difference in their community too.
Speaking of... out and about in the community is where you'll find her most days! Don't be afraid to say hi in the grocery store or down the shore.
Alyana's Stories
Former NBA player Jason Thompson hosting youth basketball camp in New Jersey
Former NBA player and South Jersey native, Jason Thompson, is giving kids in our area the opportunity to learn the game right from the greats!
Cirque Du Soleil bringing winter wonderland to Philadelphia with first ever Christmas themed show
Cirque Du Soleil is unveiling its first ever Christmas themed show called ''Twas the Night Before' with a stop at the Met in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia ranks 6th among most stressed cities in America, study shows
The City of Brotherly Love ranks among the most stressed cities in America, and if you commute to work, you probably already know why Philadelphia made the top 10 list.
Blobfest celebrating 25 years at the Colonial Theatre in Phoenixville
Get ready to run for your lives! Blobfest is roaring back into Phoenixville this weekend and they're celebrating 25 years of screaming good fun.
Rappers to perform free concert at record clearing, men's health clinic event in West Philly
An event this weekend will help people get their criminal records cleared while enjoying some fun with the family and an outdoor concert.
Founding Footsteps BYOB Trolley launching new Taste of History Tour across 3 Philly neighborhoods
The trolley makes three neighborhood stops in Old City, Chinatown and the Italian Market. Hop off the trolley for a 45-minute walking tour and tasting in each neighborhood, which features some of Philly's most iconic family-owned businesses, boasting with flavor and historic flare.
Father of 2 opens up about 'period of darkness' while dealing with paternal postpartum depression
As we celebrate dads this weekend, we want to take the time to highlight an important, yet taboo topic for fathers. Paternal mental health disorder, also known as postpartum depression for dads.
Historic Hood Mansion, believed to be part of Underground Railroad, could be yours for free
A historical Montgomery County mansion could be yours to keep -- for free -- but there's a catch! You have to move the entire mansion to a different location.
Swimming dangers: Drowning is the leading cause of death among young children, annual report says
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission unveiled its annual report and found that drownings continue to be the leading cause of unintentional death among children ages 1 to 4.
Spruce Street Harbor Park kicks off the summer season with new food and fun on the waterfront
Spruce Street Harbor Park is kicking things off for the summer with a packed Memorial Day weekend of fun on the Delaware River Waterfront.