Dan Bowens
Dan is the cohost of Good Day Wakeup weekdays from 4:30 a.m. – 7 a.m.
The five-time Emmy Award winner is also the host of a true crime podcast called "The Tape Room With Dan Bowens." In addition, he also writes and helps produce FOX 5's Emmy-nominated series, "Jazz Stories."
In 2021, Dan anchored the Sunday evening broadcast on FOX 5 that won the NY EMMY Award for Weekend Newscast. The honor recognized the entire FOX 5 News weekend team for coverage of George Floyd protests in New York City.
Prior to working with FOX 5 in New York City, Dan worked at WRAL-TV in Raleigh, NC where he won two regional Emmy Awards. He also worked at WINK-TV in Fort Myers, Florida and KEPR-TV in the Tri-Cities, Washington.
Dan has been active in the community, volunteering his time at schools and other community organizations. Dan is also a member of the Selection Committee for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Essex, Hudson & Union Counties.
A New Jersey native, Dan, his wife, and their three children call the Garden State home.
The latest from Dan Bowens
Meet the Brooklyn Skate Moms: A community of women embracing skateboarding
In Brooklyn, a group of moms has turned their school drop-off routine into a chance to hit the skate parks. They call themselves the "Brooklyn Skate Moms," and they've found both joy and a sense of community in skateboarding.
A symphony of automation: Save A Lot’s Brooklyn micro-fulfillment center
A Brooklyn warehouse uses 100 robots to revolutionize grocery shopping, allowing fast, affordable delivery while creating new jobs.
This NJ school has the greatest cross country team in US history
The Christian Brothers Academy cross-country running team, from Lincroft, New Jersey, isn't just good. They're the best in the nation, currently on a historic, record-setting streak of 400 dual meet wins and counting.
Meet NYC photographer Kelly Kopp: 'I document the city everyday'
Imagine capturing the essence of New York City every single day — its beauty, its chaos, and everything in between. For photographer Kelly Kopp, that's been his mission for the past 10 years.
NJ bakery makes Lionel Messi's birthday cake: See what's in it
Dulce de Leche Bakery, one of the most well-respected Argentinian-American bakeries in the country, was entrusted with a special order for a national treasure.
Brazil flooding: NJ nonprofit needs transport support for collected goods
Brazil historic flooding has claimed more than 150 lives and displaced nearly half a million people in the southern state of Rio Grande do Sul and the capital city, Porto Alegre.
Tunnel to Towers: Continuing Det. Joseph Seals’ legacy by climbing for a cause
On Dec. 10, 2019, while working overtime, Det. Joseph Seals was fatally shot in Jersey City, NJ during a confrontation with two suspects in a cemetery while on patrol.
NY Liberty tips off new season tonight: Will this be their year?
The 28th season of the WNBA tips off, with the New York Liberty looking to build on last season's success.
Flooding in Brazil: NJ-based nonprofit providing supplies l 'They need everything'
Over the past few weeks, relentless torrential rains have ravaged the southern state of Rio Grande do Sul, leaving cities like Porto Alegre underwater and creating a catastrophe that's hard to comprehend from afar.
Why women love True Crime
True crime has surged in popularity and is more popular than ever, for many women, the interest is deeply personal.