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
Celebrate Earth Day with eco-friendly toys
We're celebrating Earth Day today, with all things green and this year's theme is "Our Power, Our Planet".
Popular Victus Torpedo bats, made in Montgomery County, in high demand | Here's how it works
Opening weekend of the MLB season and all the buzz was about one surprising star: torpedo bats. Who knew they were made right here in the Delaware Valley?
Cirque Du Soleil's popular show 'OVO' reimagined ahead of return to Philadelphia
Your favorite acrobatic dancers and performers are returning to Philadelphia with more mind-bending moves and circus tricks that will wow the entire family.
Church fire in Philadelphia's Port Richmond section causes evacuations at nearby homes
People nearby say they smelled smoke and ran outside to find the community church engulfed in flames.
Action News' Alyana Gomez rides 'The Flash' roller coaster at Six Flags Great Adventure
The Flash: Vertical Velocity is unlike any other ride in the country.
'Voices of Philly Soul: Ladies Edition' is bringing together city's finest female vocalists, artists
Our city is rich with talented artists and musicians and that talent will be on full display Wednesday night for the Voices of Philly Soul concert.
Montgomery Co. martial arts gym offering free self-defense seminar for women and teens
In honor of Women's History month, a martial arts gym in Montgomery County is opening its doors for women and teenagers to learn some simple self-defense techniques.
Montgomery County mom shares story of survival thanks to critical blood donations
Jillian and David Thomas met ten years ago on a dating app, but little did she know then that David would help save her life.
Pop-up Cereal Bar in North Philadelphia pouring breakfast in a cocktail glass
The new Cereal Cocktail Bar in North Philadelphia is becoming the ultimate escape for a fun, Y2K experience where you can drink and eat your cereal in a martini glass.
Dating show 'Ready To Love' filmed in Philadelphia helping singles find romance
Finding love in this great, big city has proven to be challenging. It's why one woman decided to skip the dating apps and go all in on a dating show filmed right here in Philly.