Karen Rogers
Karen also holds degrees in Communication and Sociology from Rutgers University in New Brunswick, where she was valedictorian of her communication class and the class speaker for commencement. Karen is listed in "Who's Who Among American Colleges and Universities". After graduating with honors, Karen traveled to the United Kingdom as a Rotary International Scholar where she pursued her graduate studies in Broadcast Journalism. After graduation, Karen briefly worked at WHSP-TV in Vineland, NJ where she anchored daily news cut-ins, interviewed political leaders for her monthly show, Congressional Report, and hosted weekly talk shows.
Karen was born and raised in New Jersey along with her nine brothers and sisters. She says she grew up watching Action News and never imagined she would one day be a member of the Action News Team. She joined the station in 1996 as a reporter and producer for the show AM/Philadelphia. Karen quickly joined the AccuWeather team and found her true passion in weather forecasting.
Along with her role in news, Karen was a longtime host of FYI Philly, and is part of 6abc specials including The Auto Experience, the 6abc Dunkin' Thanksgiving Day Parade and the Philadelphia Flower Show Special.
In addition to her work at 6abc, Karen is active in supporting young people. She says one of her most rewarding experiences was working with the Child Assault Prevention Program teaching elementary school students empowerment skills for reporting and preventing abuse.
Karen says she drives to work every morning feeling blessed to work.
Karen's Stories
Journey Arts presents "Eight Eight Time" April 3-5 at Drexel University's Mandell Theater
Journey Arts is presenting a very special performance featuring four women, each on grand pianos, at Drexel University's Mandell Theater.
The Walnut Street Theatre Presents "Dreamgirls" March 25 - May 4
Walnut Street Theatre wraps up its season with a Tony Award-winning Broadway musical that follows three Black female singers trying to make it big.
Philadelphia Premiere of "& Juliet" Runs March 25 - April 6 at The Academy of Music
Ensemble Arts Philly and the Shubert Organization present "& Juliet," which flips the script on Shakespeare's classic "Romeo and Juliet".
'Word Powered: Exploring Free Speech Through Art' on View Through Sept. 8 at National Liberty Museum
The National Liberty Museum has launched an ongoing initiative called 'The Year of Free Speech' with exhibitions exploring the First Amendment.
In March, Philadelphia Ballet Presents 'Swan Lake' and 'Boléro' with 'Dance Card' & 'Water Dances'
Philadelphia Ballet has two exciting, yet very different, performances in March - an iconic masterpiece and a triple bill featuring a world premiere.
'Carrying On: Black Panther Party Artists Continue the Legacy' on View Through March 15
In honor of Black History Month, Rowan University's Art Gallery & Museum is presenting a powerful, and free, exhibition.
'A Raisin in the Sun' Returns to People's Light February 19 to March 30
People's Light is celebrating its 50th anniversary season, bringing a groundbreaking play back to its stage for the first time in thirty years.
Symphony in C Presents 'Beethoven & Schubert' on February 22 at Rutgers-Camden Center for the Arts
Symphony in C is presenting work from 'Beethoven & Schubert' for one night only, on February 22 at Gordon Theater.
'Rachel Harris: One Woman Over the Line' at Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center Feb. 7 & 9
West Chester Dance Works is presenting 'Rachel Harris: One Woman Over the Line' for two shows.
Opera Philadelphia presents 'The Anonymous Lover' January 31 and February 2
Opera Philadelphia is staging a company premiere at Academy of Music; an 18th century opera believed to be the first ever composed by a Black artist.