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
Non-verbal boy with autism left on Philly school bus twice in one week, mom seeks answers
A non-verbal five-year-old boy with autism was left on his Philadelphia school bus twice in one week, prompting his mother to seek answers from the school and bus company.
100 Camden school employees laid off as 3 teachers receive citywide honors
Budget cuts have led to layoffs in Camden schools, while three South Jersey teachers received surprise recognition and awards during Teacher Appreciation Week.
New 'Alleygators' crew targets alleyway clean up in Philadelphia neighborhoods
Philadelphia launched a new citywide clean-up effort in Kensington as part of its Clean and Green Initiatives, focusing on cleaning every neighborhood through the summer.
April freeze wipes out cherry crop at Rowand’s Farm in Glassboro
Rowand’s Farm in Glassboro lost its entire cherry crop for the 2026 season due to an unprecedented late April freeze, leaving the farm without income and its future uncertain.
Man shot in driveway after being chased by gunman through West Philadelphia home
Police say a 30-year-old man was shot multiple times after a gunman forced his way into a home on the 5800 block of Sansom Street just before 10:00 p.m. Tuesday and chased the victim through the house before shooting him in the driveway.
Termini Brothers Bakery in Philadelphia cuts prices on staple items, here's why
Termini Brothers Bakery in Philadelphia has lowered prices on staple items to prioritize customers despite rising costs elsewhere.
Speed cameras now active at 5 Philly school zones: Where fines are now in effect
Full enforcement of speed cameras in several Philadelphia school zones begins Monday, with fines issued to drivers exceeding speed limits during school drop-off and dismissal times.
$1 Philly rideshare tax proposed by Mayor Parker to avoid school staff cuts
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker is advocating for a proposed one-dollar rideshare tax to address the Philadelphia School District’s budget deficit, with support from school officials and unions but facing criticism over potential costs to riders.
Family, neighbors react after 13-year-old killed at West Oak Lane basketball court
A 13-year-old boy, Amir Akers, was shot and killed on a basketball court in West Oak Lane, Philadelphia, leaving the community and his family devastated.
2 shot at illegal pop-up hookah party below Temple student housing
Two people were hurt when gunfire erupted at what police described as an unauthorized pop-up hookah party beneath Temple student housing overnight Sunday.