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
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.
Multiple wildfires burn in New Jersey amid extreme drought conditions; evacuation orders lifted
There are multiple large wildfires are burning in New Jersey right now amid some of the driest conditions in the region in nearly 120 years.
Family of Wissinoming mother fatally struck in hit-and-run pleads for driver to surrender
It's been nearly a week since she was killed, her family only learned about what happened three days ago.
Supporters of Donald Trump celebrate win in Bucks County
Many people in Bensalem, Bucks County, believe the county played a major role in the outcome of this election.
JD Vance returns to Bucks County for last campaign event before Election Day
JD Vance spoke to supporters for about 30 minutes with a speech that ranged from grocery prices to affordable houses and border security.
Video captures moment woman fatally struck by vehicle in Wissinoming hit-and-run
Police say the suspect was driving a black or dark-colored SUV. They are hoping surveillance cameras picked up what model or year.
New details in possible road rage double shooting in Philadelphia's Logan section
Police sources tell Action News the incident began with erratic driving between two vehicles that eventually led to an exchange of words and gunfire.