Karen Rogers
Karen also holds degrees in Communication and Sociology from Rutgers University in New Brunswick, where she was valedictorian of her communication class and the class speaker for commencement. Karen is listed in "Who's Who Among American Colleges and Universities". After graduating with honors, Karen traveled to the United Kingdom as a Rotary International Scholar where she pursued her graduate studies in Broadcast Journalism. After graduation, Karen briefly worked at WHSP-TV in Vineland, NJ where she anchored daily news cut-ins, interviewed political leaders for her monthly show, Congressional Report, and hosted weekly talk shows.
Karen was born and raised in New Jersey along with her nine brothers and sisters. She says she grew up watching Action News and never imagined she would one day be a member of the Action News Team. She joined the station in 1996 as a reporter and producer for the show AM/Philadelphia. Karen quickly joined the AccuWeather team and found her true passion in weather forecasting.
Along with her role in news, Karen was a longtime host of FYI Philly, and is part of 6abc specials including The Auto Experience, the 6abc Dunkin' Thanksgiving Day Parade and the Philadelphia Flower Show Special.
In addition to her work at 6abc, Karen is active in supporting young people. She says one of her most rewarding experiences was working with the Child Assault Prevention Program teaching elementary school students empowerment skills for reporting and preventing abuse.
Karen says she drives to work every morning feeling blessed to work.
Karen's Stories
PAFA showing "William Villalongo: Myths and Migrations" through August 31
The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts has an exciting retrospective from a New York-based artist with Jersey roots, and it's an exhibition that promises to transform its viewers.
"AAMP Presents: The Pearl Bailey Showcase" on view through September 13
The African American Museum in Philadelphia has an exciting two-part exhibition that explores the life and career of a multi-talented woman, known for her sultry voice as well as her humanitarianism.
Pig Iron Theatre Company Presents World Premiere of "Franklin's Key" Through June 29
Pig Iron Theatre Company is presenting a world premiere play for families of all ages. It mixes science fiction and history, with a touch of magic, for a fun adventure through Philadelphia and its iconic landmarks.
"TERRA: Bodies and Territories" starts June 13 at The Schuylkill Center
The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education is hosting unique dance performances in the forest on back-to-back weekends in June, presented by a Philadelphia-based choreographer.
Tony Award-winning Broadway musical "The Wiz" coming To Philly June 3-15
Ensemble Arts Philly is bringing the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical "The Wiz" to the Academy of Music stage for its first tour in 40 years.
"Soft/Cover" on view through August 17 at Fabric Workshop and Museum
The Fabric Workshop and Museum has been transformed for a massive exhibition, focusing on fashion and experimental design, that showcases new and rarely-shown works.
Catch "Crescendo" at Asian Arts Initiative Through June 28
May is Asian American Pacific Islander Month, and Asian Arts Initiative has an exhibition on view that explores how art and social movements intersected in the '80s and '90s.
Philadelphia Ballet Performs "La Sylphide with Études" May 8 - 11 at Academy of Music
Philadelphia Ballet wraps its 60th anniversary celebratory season with a double bill, pairing a work in the classical repertoire with a program highlighting the basic building blocks of dance.
The Magic Gardens Studio on Watkins Street now open Tuesdays for tours
If you love the Magic Gardens Museum on South Street, there's a whole lot more mosaic where that came from at the artist's former studio space on Watkins Street, which has been cleaned up and is now open for tours.
"Cecily Brown: Themes and Variations" on view at Barnes Foundation through May 25
The Barnes Foundation is presenting the east coast premiere of an exhibition that showcases three decades of work from a contemporary British-born painter.