Tamala Edwards
Edwards is also noted as a main moderator at the Philadelphia Free Library for author interviews, including authors like Zadie Smith, Ken Follett, Jake Tapper and Karine Jean-Pierre.
Prior to joining 6abc, Edwards was the anchor of ABC's World News Now, and World News This Morning. Before joining World News Now, she was an ABC News correspondent based in the network's Washington, D.C., bureau covering education, religion and culture for World News Tonight and other ABC News programs. She was an embedded reporter during the Iraq War, moving with the Air Force from Kuwait to Nasiriyah, Iraq. She joined ABC News as a White House correspondent in August 2001.
Before coming to ABC, Edwards was a staff writer at TIME Magazine. During the 2000 presidential election, she covered Vice President Al Gore's campaign and former New Jersey Senator Bill Bradley's campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination. She was a panelist in the Apollo Theatre debate in New York between Gore and Bradley, and Edwards also participated in MTV's "Choose or Lose" broadcasts.
Ms. Edwards previously served as a correspondent in the Washington bureau of Time from 1995-1997, where she covered Bob Dole's presidential campaign politics, society, and breaking news. Before coming to Washington in 1995, she worked for two years as a Time reporter in New York covering international news.
Ms. Edwards has written on a diverse number of topics including the cover story, "Who Needs a Husband?" on the changing dynamics surrounding love and marriage. She has also written about House and Senate races, the Reform Party, the fight over school funding in Vermont, and other highly charged political issues. She has covered the business boom of college preparation, the growing importance of women in philanthropy, the Supreme Court case of student-to-student sexual harassment and the public debate over books on topics like modesty, race and mental illness. She has written dispatches from the presidential campaign trail and articles on the passage of the historic balanced budget and tax-cut bill, the stripping of home rule from the District of Columbia, and an account of former Chinese first lady Madame Chang's return to Washington.
While in New York at Time International from 1993-1995, she covered global issues from the reclamation of an ancient Jewish text in Bosnia to the international expansion of MTV News to an international art-world ruckus over a group of Canadian prehistoric figurines.
The Education Writers Association awarded Ms. Edwards first prize for her contribution to Time's 1999 cover story, "What Makes a Good School." In its August 2000 issue, Vogue magazine named her a journalist for "The Next Establishment," and in November 2000, she was featured in Folio magazine's "30 Under 30" list.
Born in Georgia and raised in Texas, Edwards graduated from Stanford University with an honors Bachelor of Arts degree in international relations. Tamala and her husband are the proud parents of two sons.
Tamala's Stories
'One Day in September' uncovers the story of the first All-Star Game, a hidden tale with Philly ties
A new book, "One Day in September" by author Scott Reich, says the first All-Star Game was not in 1933, but in 1917, played in honor of a baseball legend who had Philadelphia ties.
Concert marks 100 years of John Coltrane's legacy, Philadelphia story
A spectacular concert at Highmark Mann Center in Philadelphia will honor saxophonist John Coltrane, marking what would have been his 100th year.
'The Parisian Heist': Local author Jo Piazza's latest book is a caper with a Philly heart
Local author Jo Piazza's newest book, 'The Parisian Heist,' is a crime caper with some mystery and historical fiction set in Paris, but with a touch of Philly.
Artist John Wind creating visually stunning works of jewelry and art in South Philadelphia
Take a peek inside a local maker's South Philadelphia studio, where his creativity has continued to flourish, with both a successful business and two exhibitions on view now across the city.
Congressman Brendan Boyle on Celebrating America's 250th
Host Tamala Edwards heads on location to the Philadelphia Visitor Center to talk with Democratic Representative Brendan Boyle (PA-2) and Republican Representative Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) about the significance of America's Semiquincentennial.
Tour guide Jim Murphy shares fascinating facts about real Philadelphia history
America's big 250th celebration is this weekend and if you're looking to brush up on your history, maybe it's time for a tour?
Housing Act with local ties passes House and Senate
Host Tamala Edwards and the Panel took a deep dive into the bi-partisan passing of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, that was modeled after PA State Senator Nikil Saval's local 'Home-Repairs Act'.
Local boy's full circle moment at World Cup match in Philadelphia
Rocky is the youngest of four, the only one of his siblings born here in the United States. His parents, Jon and Caroline, named him after Philadelphia's favorite son.
Bestselling Philadelphia writer Jennifer Weiner shares her picks for summer
The summer season is here, and that means many people will be stocking up on a few good books to read at the beach.
High-end or everyday? How to choose the best probiotic supplement for your needs
Probiotics are a thing on social media, often with content from famous spokespeople. But is the regular probiotic at the pharmacy the same or do you need something fancier?