TaRhonda Thomas
Before coming to Philadelphia, TaRhonda worked as an anchor and reporter in Denver, Colorado. She was also an anchor and reporter in Richmond, Virginia and in Colorado Springs. She began her television career in Morgan City, Louisiana.
TaRhonda is a Louisiana native and an alumna of LSU (Geaux Tigers!). She earned her Master's Degree in Media, Film and Journalism Studies from the University of Denver. TaRhonda is also a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
The Emmy-award-winning journalist has earned national and regional recognition including an Edward R. Murrow Award and awards from the Associated Press, and the National Association of Black Journalists.
TaRhonda became Gold Star sister when her brother, Chief Warrant Officer 2 Terry Thomas, made the ultimate sacrifice. For that reason, she is passionate about advocating for Gold Star families, military families and veterans.
When she's not reporting the news, TaRhonda is a busy wife and mom of three very athletic and active kids. She enjoys working out, indulging in skincare, spending time with her family and visiting her parents in Louisiana.
TaRhonda's Stories
Penn Medicine official details how hospital stayed afloat during tech outage
Penn Medicine officials opted to cancel elective surgeries and appointments to free up resources for essential surgeries and emergencies.
Philadelphia police name 16-year-old who was shot execution-style in Oxford Circle
After the victim collapses in the driveway, video reportedly shows at least two gunmen standing over the teen while shooting at him just a few feet away.
Philadelphia animal shelter paying people to foster dogs, cats to help with overcrowding
Acct Philly hopes to have 75 pets placed in foster homes by July 22 as part of its program, which pays people to foster animals for a month.
Some Philadelphia hospitals impacted by global IT outage | What this means for you
The good news is that impacted hospitals are finding ways to "work around" the issue and still see patients who are most in-need, including emergency room patients.
Crews examine possible chemical contamination at Bartram's Garden in Philadelphia
Bartram's Garden posted on its website that it was confirmed to them by the Philadelphia Water Department on Wednesday after testing.
University of Delaware student targeted in sextortion crime; expert talks cyber safety
The university released a statement to Action News that reads in part, "The University of Delaware Police has offered available resources to the victim and is actively investigating the incident."
Philadelphia leaders discuss election safety after assassination attempt against Donald Trump
Security for the upcoming election had already been a concern given Philadelphia's pivotal role in the last presidential election.
Good Samaritans who saved children from burning car in Wilmington describe heroic actions
Julio Andres Jiminez Colon described the smoke and flames as being so heavy, that he didn't initially realize there were children in the backseat.
Parked vehicles with illegally tinted windows in Philadelphia can now be ticketed
Parked drivers with illegally tinted windows in Philadelphia can now be ticketed.
History-making Miss Delaware Teen USA preparing for national pageant
When Kayla Kosmalski steps on stage, she'll make history as the first contestant with Down syndrome. She already broke barriers when she won the crown in Delaware.