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
Chester EMS company adds potentially life-saving blood transfusions in ambulance
Only 1% of ground ambulance providers in the country are able to do whole blood transfusions.
Woman attacked with acid-like chemical; suspects may be young as 8 years old
The chemical was strong enough to leave a mark at 51st and Ludlow and leave the victim with second and third-degree burns to her face, legs, arms, neck and torso.
Man sought for allegedly exposing himself inside a Marshalls store in Evesham Twp.
Police are asking for help identifying a man accused of exposing himself inside a store on multiple occasions.
Gov. Shapiro sues USDA over canceled program benefitting farmers, food banks
Governor Josh Shapiro filed the lawsuit Wednesday morning, explaining that the cuts would be devastating, not just to residents, but to local farmers.
Job Corps programs in Pa., across the U.S., ordered to close
A program that has helped thousands of young people in Philadelphia is on the chopping block under cuts made by the Trump Administration.
Philadelphia demonstrators stand in solidarity with victims of anti-Jewish attack
The attack in Boulder comes less than two weeks after a Jewish couple was killed outside the Jewish Capital Museum in Washington, D.C.
Record-breaking flag kicks off Pride festivities in Philadelphia
The steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art became the backdrop of the big rollout of Pride Month festivities in the city.
Co-founder of The Roots addresses 'One Book' crowd
The seven-week program brings the city together through a single book. This year's book was written by the star co-founder of the Grammy-award-winning group, The Roots.
Fairmount Park Mass Shooting: Anti-violence groups help victims, discourage violence
Angelo Booker knew the area of Fairmount Park where he parked would be the right place to deliver the message after the mass shooting on Memorial Day.
'Philadelphia Missing Persons Day' gives hope to family of missing man
Yvonne Grier has been seeking answers for 22 years ever since her brother, Eulace King, disappeared in North Philadelphia.