Shaynah Ferreira
Shaynah Ferreira joined the FOX 29 News team in August 2021 as a general assignment reporter and anchor. She is now also the anchor for Good Day Weekend.
Prior to joining FOX 29, Shaynah was an anchor/reporter at WTNH News 8, the ABC station in Hartford, CT, for almost two years. Her in-depth reporting on the COVID-19 pandemic and its disproportionate impact on communities of color earned her an Emmy nomination.
She began her TV career as an associate producer in her hometown at WJAR-TV in Providence, RI, before getting her on-air break at WSAV-TV, the NBC station in Savannah, GA. During her time in the Peach State, she covered the mass shooting at the Jacksonville Landing, hurricanes Michael and Dorian and the trial of five Blood gang members accused of shooting and killing a Savannah State University student.
Shaynah earned her BS in Broadcast Journalism from Emerson College in Boston. She also completed journalism course work in Havana, Cuba, where she served as an executive producer for the mini-documentary "Afro-Cuba Libre," a piece documenting racial tensions and inequities on the island.
Shaynah is a member of the National Association of Black Journalists and the National Association of Hispanic Journalists. She is multilingual, speaking Spanish, Cape Verdean Creole and Portuguese and hopes to use her language skills to tell the diverse stories of viewers across the Philadelphia area. When she’s not reporting the news, she loves to travel, try new restaurants, and spend time with her tight-knit family.
The latest from Shaynah Ferreira
Event in Voorhees brings joy and mobility to kids with special needs
Thanks to the innovative efforts of high school students and the GoBabyGo project from the University of Delaware, children with special needs got to experience movement and independence like never before during a heartwarming event at the Kingsway Learning Center in Voorhees.
Exclusive: Cannabis billboard posted near Philly school to be removed
A billboard promoting the Cannabis Co. in New Jersey is located in the clear view of the Mast Charter Community School. City leaders and Keystone Outdoor Advertising have responded to concerns from parents and community members.
Safe and Productive End to Summer: Philly's 14th annual Thomas and Woods Foundation Basketball Camp
The annual Thomas and Woods Foundation Basketball Camp, led by Philadelphia Councilman Isaiah Thomas, offers a unique environment for kids to stay active and off the streets.
Pop-up farmers market in West Philly promotes wellness and healthy food access
It's National Farmer's Week! See the access that Philly residents have to healthy and fresh foods in the area.
Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease on the rise: How parents can protect their children
There is an uptick in Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease (HFMD) cases in children in the United States, health officials say. Here's everything you need to know.
Sunday Love Project in Kensington recovering after neighboring fire, water damage
Sunday Love Project, is collecting donations after the apartment above the store caught fire leaving a family distraught and the business damaged by water.
Fire breaks out in Kensington church overnight, nearby residents evacuated
A three-alarm fire ripped through a Kensington church overnight, prompting the evacuation of some residents in the area.
Missing 3-year-old dies after being pulled from pond in Chesterbrook: police
The search for a missing 3-year-old boy came to a tragic end when he died after being pulled from a pond in Chester County on Labor Day.
Seniors, lawmakers gather for groundbreaking of brand new affordable housing in West Philly
Lawmakers and organizations came together to celebrate the groundbreaking of a senior housing development and it will include a wide range of amenities to enhance the quality of life for its residents.
Car smashes straight into beloved pharmacy in Delaware County
Officials say a car ended up inside the pharmacy after a traffic incident at the intersection where both drivers claimed they had the green light.