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
The Philadelphia Orchestra Presents "Yannick's Holiday Mixtape" Dec. 12 & 13
The Philadelphia Orchestra has a special gift for audiences this season.
Ensemble Arts Philly Presents 'PHILADANCO! Our Voices, Our Choices...This is US!' Dec. 6 - 8
Philadanco is celebrating two anniversaries and presenting a quartet of works that lift women's voices. Karen Rogers has more in this week's 6abc Loves the Arts.
Philadelphia Ballet presents George Balanchine's The Nutcracker at the Academy of Music, Dec 6-29
The Philadelphia Ballet is continuing its 60th-year celebration with a ballet that's sure to get everyone in the holiday spirit. Holiday classic George Balanchine's The Nutcracker returns to the Academy of Music in Philadelphia from December 6-29.
Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! the musical runs Nov. 26-Dec. 1 at Miller Theater
'Tis the season for Ensemble Arts Philly to bring everyone's favorite green grump to town as part of its Broadway and Family Discovery Series'. Karen Rogers has more in this week's 6abc Loves the Arts.
BalletX Fall Series 2024 runs November 13-17 at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre
BalletX is moving to a new home and the troupe has an exciting new dance program featuring work from three choreographers.
Broadway musical 'Hamilton' hits the Philadelphia stage at the Academy of Music Oct. 29-Nov. 23
The smash, multi-award-winning Broadway hit 'Hamilton' is back in Philadelphia for a three-and-a-half-week run at the Academy of Music!
Curio Theatre Company Presents 'The Thanksgiving Play'
Curio Theatre Company in West Philadelphia is kicking off it's 20th anniversary season with a contemporary comedy by a Native American playwright that takes a new look at an upcoming holiday.
Perelman Theater hosts one-night-only show by Sphinx Virtuosi & Percussionist Josh Jones
The 39th season of the Philadelphia Chamber Music Society is underway! And there's a performance this week that features an ensemble of strings and a standout percussion soloist.
Philadelphia Ballet performs 'Le Corsaire' at the Academy of Music, October 18-26
The Philadelphia Ballet is celebrating 60 years this season. And it's the 10th anniversary for the ballet's artistic director who is opening the season with an adventure featuring pirates, love and a quest for treasure.
Philadelphia Baroque Orchestra performs works by Handel & Keiser in dramatic program called 'Stolen'
If you're looking for a unique orchestral experience, there's an ensemble of professional musicians playing music, and instruments, from the Baroque period, and the concert has a built-in true crime story.