
Shawnette Wilson
Shawnette Wilson joined the FOX 29 News team in January, 2007, as a general assignment reporter and fill-in anchor. She then went on to anchor the former Fox 29 mid-day news and after that Fox 29 Morning News. She is once again reporting weekdays for the FOX 29 News evening newscasts at 5, 6, 10 and 11 p.m.
Shawnette came to Philadelphia from the CBS station WBTV/WJZY in Charlotte, North Carolina, where she anchored the 10 o’clock weeknight news and reported for the station’s 11 p.m. newscast. She previously worked as a reporter and then anchor of the 6, 10 and 11 p.m. news at the ABC station WJCL in Savannah, Georgia. Shawnette also worked as an anchor/reporter for local cable news station PV3 in Westminster, Maryland. She spent about a year working as an assignment desk assistant at Fox5 in Atlanta Georgia between on-air jobs.
While in Philadelphia, Shawnette has covered major breaking news and historic weather events such as Superstorm Sandy. She has also been part of lead team coverage for the Phillies’ 2008 World Series victory, the Pope’s visit, the 2016 Democratic National Convention and the Philadelphia Eagles’ historic 2018 Super Bowl victory.
Shawnette received Emmy nominations from The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences for two long-format enterprise stories on stranger danger/child abductions and sextortion involving children victimized and blackmailed by online predators over sexual images of the victim. She is most proud of producing long-format stories like her series on the heroin epidemic affecting young people and pregnant women and young convicted felons returning to society to name a few.
The Baltimore, Maryland, native is a graduate of Long Island University, Brooklyn Campus, in New York. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., and the National Association of Black Journalists. She loves working with young children and mentoring teens. She also writes poetry and loves musicals. Her favorite little people in the world are her two nieces and three nephews.
The latest from Shawnette Wilson
Philly mass shooting: 5 shot, including 2 children, near West Philly rec center
Two children, two teens and a rec center employee were all victims in a shooting at a West Philly rec center.
Fire strikes senior living facility in Queen Village for second time this summer
Residents are frustrated after another fire broke out at a senior apartment complex in Queen Village Tuesday.
Suspects sought in armed robbery of couple returning home from Philly
Washington Township police are searching for suspects they say were involved in the armed robbery of a couple returning home from Philadelphia.
Man uses golf to help cope with congenital heart defects
A man who has endured 29 heart surgeries does not let that stop him from his passion: spending time playing golf. It reminds him every day to never give up.
Brotherly Love Pro-Am Foundation holds its first annual Youth Day
Local organizations gathered to host the first annual Brotherly Love Youth Day, with the express wish of bringing young people together to advocate for community wellness and crime prevention.
Chester boy, 8, released from hospital after hit-and-run left him paralyzed
An eight-year-old boy is finally home from the hospital after he was struck in a hit-and-run in February. He and his family are happy he is home and leaning on each other and their faith to help them as the young boy navigates his new life.
Eagles walk green carpet ahead of ceremony to receive Super Bowl LIX rings
Super Bowl LIX champs Philadelphia Eagles have received their rings in a special ceremony that was postponed from June.
South Philly neighborhood granted changes they petitioned for to protect cyclists
A new traffic plan is in effect in a South Philly trouble spot. Neighbors say just within the last few weeks, there have been multiple accidents involving cyclists and drivers.
Community, police unite for 'Peace Not Guns' memorial basketball game
Families affected by a recent mass shooting in Grays Ferry gathered for a memorial basketball game, promoting the message - Peace Not Guns.
Young Chances Foundation talk community resources after deadly mass shooting in Grays Ferry
The Young Chances Foundation pools, community groups and volunteers gathered Tuesday to discuss resources in light of the deadly mass shooting that occurred in Grays Ferry.