Sharifa Jackson joined the Action News team in May 2022. While Sharifa is originally from Virginia and spent her formative years in Georgia, she's no stranger to Philadelphia. She spent summers here with her grandparents. She likes to tell people she is related to all of North Philly!

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
Eagles receive big sendoff from fans at Lincoln Financial Field
It was a party only Philadelphia fans could throw as they sent the Birds off to the Super Bowl.
Winter weather brings snow and ice to King of Prussia
Conditions on major roadways and side streets are worsening because of the snow.
Hundreds of People's March demonstrators rally in Philadelphia
Hundreds gathered outside Philadelphia City Hall for the 2025 People's March.
Local content creators concerned about looming TikTok ban; make shift to other apps
The clock is ticking on TikTok. The app is set to be banned for its 170 million users in the United States on Sunday.
South Jersey firefighters rescue woman and 2 dogs from frozen creek
It's a situation Chief Millisky says most members of the Chews Landing Fire Department have never experienced.
Fans bundle up for early morning Eagles tailgate, game against New York Giants
With temperatures feeling like they were in the teens Sunday morning, there was a little bit of a shiver to the normal cheers and chants.
6-year-old boy killed in Ewing Twp., NJ condo fire identified
A 6-year-old boy was killed in a fire that damaged multiple condo homes in Ewing Township.
Mixing up some great ideas for your holiday cocktails at Jacquin's in Kensington
Holiday celebrations often come with making great drinks!
'It's devastating:' Christmas Eve fire torches longtime linen warehouse in Frankford
Chopper 6 was above as flames ripped through the building around 9:30 p.m. on Christmas Eve.
'Smooth sailing so far,' holiday travel rush in full swing at PHL
It's the middle of another record setting holiday travel season both on the roads and in the air.