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
South Jersey father and son charged in beating death of man with baseball bat, flashlight
The pair is accused of beating the victim, 54-year-old Louis 'Gus' Serbeck, to death with a baseball bat and a metal hammer.
Festive outfits, bunny ears on display at 92nd Annual Easter Promenade on South Street
Many describe the event as more of a stroll to show off extravagant outfits with spring pastels and lots of flowers.
Road rage incident between 2 Teslas leads to crash; pedestrian hit in Kensington
Philadelphia police say shots were fired during a road rage incident, and the suspect's vehicle ended up hitting a pedestrian in the Kensington section on Thursday.
38th Annual All Star Labor Classic raises more than 200k for local charity
Members of Philadelphia's Building Trades returned to the basketball courts for their 38th Annual All Star Labor Classic.
Open Streets returns for spring closing roads near Rittenhouse Square
Open Streets West Walnut returned to Philadelphia Sunday closing 7 blocks to vehicular traffic.
Volunteers spread out for 2025 Philly Spring Clean-Up
Saturday morning dozens of people descended on the streets and properties of Philadelphia for the 2025 Philly Spring Cleanup.
Thousands of families take over the Linc for Eagles' 'Huddle Up for Autism' event
This partnership with Children's Hospital of Philadelphia included a sensory-inclusive experience that will feature all-ability activities, locker room tours, and special appearances by Eagles players, Cheerleaders, and Swoop.
Families line the street for St. Patrick's Day parades
On this chilly and dreary day, the decades old St. Patrick's Day tradition marched on in Springfield, Delaware County.
People wait in line hours to get Real ID at PennDOT center in in King of Prussia
Time is running out before the deadline to get a REAL ID.
Delaware Valley business owners, consumers concerned with proposed wine tariffs
David Moore, the co-founder of Moore Brothers Wine Company in Pennsauken, says his company began preparing for these potential tariffs months ago.