Sarah Bloomquist
Sarah has also traveled to Italy, Egypt, and Kenya for Action News. She has covered wildfires, hurricanes, and many political conventions. Sarah also played a key role in Action News' coverage of the papal visit in 2015. She covered major political events in Washington DC including both Obama inaugurations and the funeral of President George H.W. Bush. She has also spent years covering daily news events in Philadelphia both as an anchor and a reporter.
Sarah came to Channel 6 from WTVG, the ABC-owned station in Toledo, Ohio, where she was a weekend anchor and general assignment reporter. In 2002, Sarah was awarded First Place in the Spot News Category from the Associated Press of Ohio for her coverage from New York of the September 11th attacks. She was also nominated for two Emmy awards for her live coverage from Ground Zero.
In 2001, she was named Best Reporter in Ohio by the Associated Press.
Sarah got her start in Toledo after receiving a Masters Degree from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism. Prior to that, Sarah graduated from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio with a major in History and a minor in French. She lives in Center City.
Sarah's Stories
Viral "Boy Aquarium" drink available at Flyers playoff games at Xfinity Mobile Arena
Philadelphia Flyers fans headed to playoff games at Xfinity Mobile Arena will have a new viral-inspired drink option this postseason.
Is voting by mail in danger?
Host Sarah Bloomquist and the Panel discussed Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey suing The Trump Administration over an executive order targeting mail voting. What's at stake for the upcoming election?
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.
The J Spot and Jax Café combines coffee and spa culture in Fitler Square
The J Spot is the creation of Jacqueline Clarizio. It's a multi-use space with a café for the neighborhood and a med spa for patients.
More on the Presidents House Slavery Exhibit
Host Sarah Bloomquist and the Panel discuss the President's House Slavery exhibit re-installment, Philadelphia City Council hearings on the proposed school district changes, and Mikie Sherrill's New Jersey Congressional Seat
Philadelphia Sheriff's comments on ICE go viral
Host Sarah Bloomquist and the Panel discussed Philadelphia Sheriff Rochelle Bilal's comments about ICE agents going viral, and an update on the race for PA Governor.
A glimpse into PA Society Weekend in NYC
Host Sarah Bloomquist and the Panel donned their ugliest holiday sweaters and discussed the PA Society weekend in New York, who is the front-runner for Dwight Evan's congressional seat, Brian Fitzpatrick (R) voting for extending ACA subsidies.
ASMR TikToks celebrate Philadelphia's everyday sounds
The sound of a coffee pouring into a Wawa cup. The scraping of a spoon into a cup of water ice. One woman is tapping into "Philadelphia's soundtrack" with her now-viral TikTok posts.
Understanding the PA judicial retention vote - Inside Story 110225
Host Sarah Bloomquist and the Panel took a deep dive to explain the Pennsylvania Judicial Retention Vote and the impact it will have on state politics in the future. They also talked about the New Jersey Gubernatorial and Philadelphia District Attorney
Pa. Supreme Court retention vote could reshape state's legal landscape
Pennsylvania voters will face a decision this Election Day that typically receives little attention: whether to retain three justices on the state's Supreme Court.