Tamala Edwards
Prior to joining 6abc, Tamala Edwards was the anchor of ABC's World News Now, and World News This Morning. Prior to 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
PCA's Dom Care Program gives older adults a helping hand in family setting
Our sponsor partners at Philadelphia Corporation for Aging are on a mission to enrich the lives of older adults, and are introducing us to two women who met through one of PCA's programs. They say it's been a win-win for both.
Brewerytown businessman Pedro Rodriguez brewing up second act at Café Don Pedro
As we continue to celebrate Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month, we meet a Brewerytown businessman whose second act includes entrepreneurship and a brew you can feel good about.
South Jersey photographer Wendel White's exhibition at Rowan University highlights Black history
A south Jersey photographer has combined his passion for art and Black history into an exhibition currently on view at Rowan University.
Norris Square resident celebrates community and culture in neighborhood gardens
A woman from Puerto Rico who now calls Philadelphia home is inviting others to come and experience her culture. She transformed an empty lot into a community garden, one of six gardens she has helped grow in her neighborhood.
Bristol Riverside Theatre's former artistic director returns to the stage for his second act
We take you behind the curtain for a look at how one of the leads in Bristol Riverside Theatre's latest productions is going back to his roots for his second act.
Previewing the Presidential Debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris | Inside Story
The Inside Story panel explores which topics will resonate with local voters: the economy, abortion, project 2025 or foreign policy? Plus, how each candidate can win the debate.
Owner of Quarry Hill Farm is living his dream and giving back to those in need
Farm-to-table dining has become a popular dining trend that helps support local farmers, and now there's a cattle rancher in Harleysville who's living his dream and giving back to those in need.
Vendors at The Swamp Door in Gilbertsville offering antique and vintage items
If you're looking for a unique gift or some décor for your home, there's a Montgomery County business with a raft of choices that are sure to spark nostalgia.
PCA helping older adults get fresh produce through Senior Farmer's Market Nutrition Program
Farmer's Markets around the city are bursting with some of the best produce of the summer, and Philadelphia Corporation for Aging is helping older adults who qualify get their hands on some for free.
Paul Beale's Flowers in West Oak Lane has been family-run since 1971
If you're looking for flowers for a special occasion, there's a florist in the West Oak Lane section of the city that's been family-owned and going strong for more than half a century.