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
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.
New 'Safe Place' initiative implemented in Atlantic County: Everything you need to know
The Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office is rolling out its new initiative called "Safe Place" to shield those targeted by hate crimes.
Woman hurt in shooting outside Wells Fargo bank in Rhawnhurst
Police are investigating after a daytime shooting erupted in the parking lot of a bank in Philadelphia's Rhawnhurst neighborhood.
Jenkintown residents frustrated due to illegal parking crackdown
Several residents in Jenkintown are up in arms over the borough holding them accountable for parking illegally. Here's what you need to know.
Temple University students attacked by juveniles night before move-in day: police
A terrifying start to the school year as two separate violent attacks involving Temple University students unfolded Monday night.
2 women injured in dirt bike crash with SUV in Frankford: police
One young woman is fighting for her life while another is suffering from broken bones after police say a crash involving a dirt bike and an SUV unfolded on a street in Philadelphia’s Frankford neighborhood Monday night.
11-year-old girl diagnosed with neurological disorder in need of trips to therapy amid insurance denial
Meet 11-year-old Peyton Bennett who has been diagnosed with functional neurological disorder. She and her family are in need of help after being denied by insurance, who say she has reached her maximum number of trips for therapy. Therapy that she still needs.