TaRhonda Thomas
Before coming to Philadelphia, TaRhonda worked as an anchor and reporter in Denver, Colorado. She was also an anchor and reporter in Richmond, Virginia and in Colorado Springs. She began her television career in Morgan City, Louisiana.
TaRhonda is a Louisiana native and an alumna of LSU (Geaux Tigers!). She earned her Master's Degree in Media, Film and Journalism Studies from the University of Denver. TaRhonda is also a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
The Emmy-award-winning journalist has earned national and regional recognition including an Edward R. Murrow Award and awards from the Associated Press, and the National Association of Black Journalists.
TaRhonda became Gold Star sister when her brother, Chief Warrant Officer 2 Terry Thomas, made the ultimate sacrifice. For that reason, she is passionate about advocating for Gold Star families, military families and veterans.
When she's not reporting the news, TaRhonda is a busy wife and mom of three very athletic and active kids. She enjoys working out, indulging in skincare, spending time with her family and visiting her parents in Louisiana.
TaRhonda's Stories
Tense moments as city workers picketed outside recycling facility in Port Richmond
Police had to set up barricades to keep them from blocking the entrance after things got a little tense this morning.
How Philadelphia union strike is impacting recreation centers, pools
The strike is now causing reduced hours at recreation centers and closures of pools. It's impacting pools and rec centers at a time when kids need them the most.
Excitement building in Philadelphia as city gets its first WNBA team
It will be the first new major pro sports team to come to Philadelphia since 2008.
Questions over birthright citizenship loom after SCOTUS decision
The current Supreme Court's ruling opens the door for Trump to move forward on banning birthright citizenship and other executive orders.
Crews making headway fighting graffiti in Philadelphia
Our 6abc data team found that, so far this year, there have been 5,486 reports about the issue. Of those, 97% have been closed.
New crime unit takes down groups allegedly responsible for $2M in Pa. retail theft
Law enforcement agencies from across the area have teamed up to crack down on organized retail theft, and they say it's working.
Doctors warn of dangers in local heat wave
Heat waves like this one can put people at risk of heat exhaustion or the even more serious condition of heat stroke.
Communities react to United States' involvement in conflict between Israel, Iran
U.S. airstrikes in Iran over the weekend are garnering reactions from those who support the move and those who oppose it.
Juneteenth celebration turns Center City into a block party
The 160th anniversary of Juneteenth was marked with a big celebration at the African American Museum in Philadelphia.
Local parents concerned about daughter stuck in Israel during airstrikes
As airstrikes play out between Israel and Iran, there are many Americans who are concerned about loved ones caught in the war zone.