Shaynah Ferreira
Shaynah Ferreira joined the FOX 29 News team in August 2021 as a general assignment reporter and anchor. The Emmy-winning journalist is the anchor for Good Day Philadelphia Weekend from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
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
NJ teen identified as victim killed in Burlington County e-bike crash
Chase Sudano, 16, was killed in a crash while riding an e-bike in Burlington County. He was days away from his 17th birthday.
Teen on e-bike killed in collision with UPS truck in New Jersey: police
A teenage boy has died after New Jersey State Police say he was riding an e-bike and collided with a delivery truck in Burlington County Tuesday morning.
101-year-old last living WWII Battleship New Jersey sailor honored in Camden
Paul Robbins, the last living World War II Battleship New Jersey era sailor and original crew member, was honored on the ship at age 101.
Trenton mass shooting leaves 7 injured, no arrests reported
Police are releasing new details about a mass shooting that left seven people wounded, including two teenagers, in Trenton Tuesday night, according to investigators.
Phillies surprise Wynnewood sisters with backyard play set after father's death
The Philadelphia Phillies surprised two young sisters who lost their father with a new backyard play set as part of their Summer of Giving initiative.
Philadelphia installs new slow down signs in West Oak Lane after crashes
New traffic safety signs are being installed in West Oak Lane, Philadelphia, as an alternative to speed bumps following a series of crashes and ongoing concerns about speeding.
Pastor speaks out after fire destroys historic Mother African Union Church
The Mother African Union Church, the first incorporated African American church in the U.S., suffered catastrophic fire damage but no lives were lost. Community members and interfaith leaders are rallying around the congregation, while investigators work to determine the cause of the fire.
Burlington, Montgomery counties honor officers, civilians for bravery
Memorial and commendation ceremonies were held in Burlington and Montgomery counties to honor fallen officers, law enforcement, and civilians for their bravery and sacrifices.
Questions emerge after Trenton-Philly police chase ends in crash
A police pursuit that began in New Jersey and ended in Philadelphia has raised questions about pursuit policies after ending in a crash, with the suspect still at large.