Shaynah Ferreira
Shaynah Ferreira joined the FOX 29 News team in August 2021 as a general assignment reporter and anchor.
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
Philadelphia shootings: Violent week leaves 3 dead, 10 students injured
A particularly violent week in Philadelphia leaves residents exhausted as police continue to pursue leads in four separate shootings.
SEPTA riders shaken up after series of shootings on or around Philly public transportation
SEPTA riders express their frustrations and anxiety with taking Philly's public transportation following a series of separate shootings that occurred in or around buses. Including, a mass shooting that left 8 students injured.
Philadelphia teacher charged with attempting to sexually abuse high school student
Philadelphia police say a high school teacher tried to pay a teen girl with cash in exchange for explicit photos and sexual relations.
Boathouse Row lights: What to expect when they flip the switch
Philadelphia’s iconic Boathouse Row lights return Thursday, after an entire year of going dark for maintenance and FOX 29 had a preview of the changes and upgrades.
Safety on campuses is goal of app designed by student with terrifying life experience
Keeping college kids safe is the main goal of a new app launching soon. It was created by a local Rowan University student, after her own terrifying experience. PULLATracker allows a person to notify police, fire or EMS in just seconds.
Grieving family of man killed in East Mount Airy hit-and-run speak out: 'He was a best friend'
The family of Toby Bryant opened up about the loss of a brother, struck by a driver and left for dead in the middle of the street.
Non-profit grocery store shopping experience tackles food insecurity in Kensington
Kensington-based non-profit, The Sunday Love Project, is changing the idea of a traditional food pantry with more of a grocery shopping experience for those dealing with food insecurity.
NE Philly daycare owner facing charges of child endangerment: officials
A daycare owner is facing charges after police say, she is accused of leaving babies and children buckled in their car seats with no food or liquids. Investigators say she ran the daycare inside of her home.
Record number of firearms detected by TSA at Philadelphia International Airport
Philadelphia International Airport set a record for how many guns were detected at TSA checkpoints as officials renew push to follow instructions for carrying firearms.
Shelter for those with no home seeks volunteers in Bucks County
In the thick of winter, one Bucks County shelter has seen its number spike and is hoping for more volunteers to keep it running.