Sharifa Jackson
Sharifa came to Philadelphia from Kansas City, Missouri where she reported and anchored. While in the Midwest, she covered a wide variety of stories, including high profile court cases, the 2020 election and the Chiefs Super Bowl parade. She's most proud of her work investigating claims of racial bias and discrimination at the Kansas City Veterans Affairs Medical Center. The series of stories led to management changes, new diversity and inclusion protocols, a nationwide audit and resulted in a Regional Edward R. Murrow Award.
Sharifa is a hyperlocal community driven reporter. Her passion is investigations that make a difference.
Throughout her journalism career, Sharifa has made stops in Columbus, Georgia and Dothan, Alabama. She started as a production assistant and learned all aspects of news before making the switch to on-air.
Sharifa is a graduate of Columbus State University where she became a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. She is also a member of the National Association of Black Journalists.
In her spare time, you can find Sharifa trying new brunch spots, visiting book stores or walking her dog, Cali. If you see her around, say hi!
Sharifa's Stories
Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau remembered as loving brothers, husbands who put family above hockey
The widow of Columbus Blue Jackets star Johnny Gaudreau, Meredith Gaudreau, announced her pregnancy with their third child at Monday's memorial service for Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew Gaudreau.
Several Center City streets to go car-free every Sunday in September
From people walking their dogs, children playing with bubbles and lounging in chairs, you can see it all at Open Streets - all except cars.
Man shot in the Old City section of Philadelphia may have been trying to commit a robbery: Sources
The shooting happened right in front of several bars, clubs, and restaurants as people were still out for the night near 2nd and Chestnut streets.
Beachgoers head to Cape May, Avalon for Labor Day weekend
Saturday was a picturesque day in Cape May. The sunny blue skies kept the people coming.
NHL star Johnny Gaudreau, brother killed by alleged drunk driver in New Jersey
The fatal crash happened the day before Gaudreau's sister's wedding was to be held in Philadelphia.
Woman shot in parking lot of Wells Fargo bank in Rhawnhurst section of Philadelphia
Philadelphia police are investigating a shooting in the parking lot of a Wells Fargo Bank in the Rhawnhurst section.
2 Temple University students attacked and robbed hours before move-in day
Temple and Philadelphia police worked together to take the trio into custody, before responding to reports of a shooting in the 2000 block of North 18th Street.
Hundreds of former UArts students begin new academic careers at Temple University
Among the new students at Temple University are 300 transfers coming from the University of Arts, which shuttered in June.
'He was a great person': Family seeks answers after man gunned down at Philadelphia park
Chopper 6 was above the scene located at East Olney Avenue and Tabor Road.
Former Delaware County emergency services director facing new charges
The victim claims Tim Boyce showed explicit photos of himself, lifted her dress exposing her underwear, and made numerous sexual comments dating back to 2018.