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
House fire in Marcus Hook, Delaware County leaves one man dead
One man is dead and at least two other people, including a juvenile, are hurt after a house fire in Delaware County.
Odunde Festival celebrates 50 years of African culture and tradition in South Philadelphia
The South Philadelphia Odunde Festival is celebrating it's 50th year with live music, dancing, art and food.
Man in custody after allegedly assaulting firefighter, then barricading himself in Tacony home
A man is in custody after police say he assaulted a Philadelphia firefighter and then barricaded himself inside a home.
17-year-old accused stealing car, then raping the 12-year-old girl who was inside
A 17-year-old boy is accused of raping a 12-year-old girl who was inside the running car he stole, Philadelphia police say.
Police believe argument led to deadly shooting in Center City Philadelphia
Investigators say the suspect was caught on video running south on Camac Street towards Locust Street.
Thousands of people celebrate love and unity at 2025 Philadelphia Pride March and Festival
Attendees were proudly sporting the colors of the LGBTQ+ flag and also carrying the 600-foot pride flag as they marched up Walnut Street.
Girl, 11, suffers fractured nose, missing teeth in Philadelphia hit-and-run
Jabria Johnson says her daughter was on her way home and in the process of switching buses when she was hit.
Families pack Ocean City, New Jersey for final shore day of long holiday weekend
People were milking the last hours of sunshine at the shore as the Memorial Day weekend came to an end.
Cool start to Memorial Day weekend doesn't deter crowds in Margate, Atlantic City
Even though Mother Nature may not be cooperating this Memorial Day, plenty of people are still out enjoying the beach.
Woman killed when tree fell on her car remembered as loving grandmother, entrepreneur
People who knew and loved the woman killed when a tree crushed her car say she was a ball of energy and the glue that held their family together.