Sharifa Jackson
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
'It got thrown in, it got thrown out': Man speaks out after grenade thrown inside Philadelphia home
The homeowner is speaking out about the incident, saying that his four children were sleeping just feet from where the grenade was thrown into his home.
'Like a nightmare:' Family remembers 16-year-old killed in Philly crash that injured 5 others
Honesty Hood is described as an outgoing, energetic TikTok lover with big dreams of becoming a cosmetologist.
More than 2,000 cyclists take part in the Ben to the Shore bike tour
More than 2,000 cyclists are pedaling their way from Philadelphia to Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Philly fans, businesses prepare for impact of Lebron James in the city
The get-in price on SeatGeek for the 76ers' Oct. 16 preseason game against the Celtics jumped from $107 to $540 in under an hour after LeBron's announcement, according to a team member of the site.
'Tragic accident': 16-year-old girl dead, 5 other teens hurt in crash on Columbus Boulevard
A 16-year-old girl is dead and five other teens were hurt in a single-car crash on Columbus Boulevard in South Philadelphia.
Charging hoverboard battery blamed for Philadelphia house fire
A resident said two adult family members and a friend were asleep on the second floor when she heard the alarm. She went downstairs and saw smoke coming from the basement.
Manayunk water main break leaves residents without water, several roads blocked
Crews continue to make repairs after a water main broke in the Manayunk section of Philadelphia early Monday morning.
Fans flock to downtown Haddonfield for final World Cup watch party
The universal soccer experience is back on one last time for the World Cup final.
Philadelphia trash collection to resume as air quality improves
Air quality conditions continued to improve across the Philadelphia region Friday as wildfire smoke began to move out of the area.
5 shot, 1 dead, in shooting less than 24 hours after disturbance same apartment complex in NE Philly
One person was killed and four others were injured in a shooting Sunday night, less than 24 hours after a disturbance in the same complex in the Lawncrest section of Northeast Philadelphia.