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
AccuWeather: Pick of the week today in the Philadelphia region
Enjoy the sunshine with temps a touch below average; showers arrive late tomorrow.
"Freedom Dreams" on view through August 9 at the Barnes Foundation
The Barnes Foundation's latest exhibition is marking the nation's 250th anniversary with works by contemporary moving-image artists that explore American history and the Black experience.
Opera Philadelphia presents "The Black Clown" May 14 - 17 at the Miller Theater
Opera Philadelphia is presenting a powerful performance, making it's Philadelphia premiere at the Miller Theater, that uses a poem from 1931 as its inspiration.
The Clay Studio organizes "Radical Americana" exhibitions across Philadelphia
The Clay Studio has created a city-wide initiative to celebrate and respond to America's 250th birthday, linking a series of exhibitions into one bold project.
'1776 The Musical' marches onto the Walnut Street Theatre stage through May 31
As we celebrate America's 250th birthday, this year, the nation's oldest theater is staging a blockbuster musical that tells the story of how the nation came to be.
"Botany of Nations" on View at The Academy of Natural Sciences Through February 14, 2027
To mark America's 250th birthday, The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University has an exhibition rich with artifacts and plant specimens from the Lewis and Clark expeditions
Visit Stenton: One of Philadelphia's oldest preserved historic houses
One of Philadelphia's oldest and best preserved historic houses is throwing a big party this month celebrating a formerly enslaved woman who, legend holds, saved the property from being burned down by British Soldiers during the Revolutionary War.
Brandywine Workshop and Archives opens new firehouse gallery
The Avenue of the Arts is known for being a cultural mecca, and now a longtime spot on South Broad Street has a new public gallery, showcasing work over the last 54 years.
6abc Women's History Month Celebration 2026: Ladies Who Lead
Hear the authentic stories, lessons in leadership, and words of inspiration from two trailblazing women.
Bank on Ministry of Awe wowing your senses with immersive experience
A historic 19th century bank in Old City has been transformed into a massive work of art, with more than 100 established and emerging artist contributing to the immersive experience.