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
'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.
3 suspects wanted for stealing $11K worth of sunglasses at King of Prussia Mall
Police say the suspects grabbed multiple sunglasses worth nearly $11,000 from the displays and then pushed past an employee.
Man who allegedly killed ex, left her in shallow grave is 'most wanted man' in Philly: Marshals
The U.S. Marshals say the man wanted for killing his ex-girlfriend and leaving her in a shallow grave is the 'most wanted man' in Philadelphia right now.
SEPTA fare increase for subways, trolleys and buses to take effect Sunday | What you need to know
SEPTA fares are going up on subways, trolleys, and buses, beginning on Sunday, Dec. 1.
47-year-old man arrested in connection with string of armed robberies in Philadelphia
Police say not only a gun, but ammo, several cars, and evidence from all three robberies were recovered.
Casey concedes to McCormick in Pa. Senate race that went to statewide recount
Democrat Bob Casey has conceded to Republican David McCormick in the Pennsylvania Senate race that went to a mandatory recount.
Middle school counselor in Delaware County charged with 17 counts of child pornography
More than a dozen explicit photographs of young girls between the ages of 7 and 11 were found on his multiple devices following a search warrant, according to the criminal complaint.
6th Annual Phil-A-Trunk Food Drive rolls through South Philadelphia
The event, part car show, part food drive kicks off WMMR's Camp Out for Hunger and collects nearly 200,000 pounds of food annually to benefit the nine-county Delaware Valley region.
Surveillance images show suspect, car involved in fatal hit-and-run on City Avenue
A woman in a wheelchair has died after being struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run on City Avenue in Bala Cynwyd.
10th annual Veterans Parade marches through Philadelphia
Approximately 4,000 marchers participated in the parade, representing every branch of the armed forces.