Daisha Jones

Philadelphia

Weekday Morning Anchor at WPHL-TV (Philadelphia, PA)

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Enjoy an Easter brunch aboard the Moshulu

1 week ago | phl17.com | Alyssa Cristelli |Daisha Jones

by: Alyssa Cristelli, Daisha Jones Posted: Apr 17, 2025 / 09:48 AM EDT Updated: Apr 17, 2025 / 10:44 AM EDT Guests can enjoy an Easter buffet aboard the Moshulu from 10 AM to 6 PM on Sunday, April 20th. The buffet includes brunch and dinner entrees, soup, raw bar, salads, side dishes, carving stations, and an extravagant dessert display.
Emphasizing the importance of routine cancer screenings and early detection

1 week ago | phl17.com | Daisha Jones

April is Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Month, and it’s a time that is meant to highlight the importance of getting screened for cancer, routinely. Doctor Curtis Miyamoto, a radiation oncologist and professor James Waddington, who is a cancer survivor and participant in the American Cancer Society’s DetermiNation Endurance Program, joined us in the PHL17 studio to talk to us about why early detection and screenings are so important.
It’s Philly Jazz month and ‘Threezus’ joined us in studio to help celebrate

1 week ago | phl17.com | Daisha Jones |Monica Cryan

Philly Jazz Month is the City of Philadelphia’s annual celebration of Jazz each April, co-presented by Creative Philadelphia and Mid Atlantic Arts from April 1st through the 30th. According to their website, “Experience the vibrant rhythms and rich heritage of jazz during Philly Jazz Month 2025, a citywide celebration happening from April 1st to 30th.
Pennsauken Township Autism Awareness Expo 2025

2 weeks ago | phl17.com | Daisha Jones

by: Daisha Jones Posted: Apr 10, 2025 / 08:32 AM EDT Updated: Apr 10, 2025 / 08:32 AM EDT Pennsauken Township is getting ready to host its second annual Autism Awareness Expo on Wednesday, April 23rd.
Senate Bill 19 aims to raise minimum wage in Pennsylvania: Senator Christine Tartaglione joins us to discuss

2 weeks ago | phl17.com | Daisha Jones

by: Daisha Jones Posted: Apr 8, 2025 / 09:43 AM EDT Updated: Apr 8, 2025 / 09:43 AM EDT It’s been nearly two decades since Pennsylvania has raised its minimum wage. Currently its $7.25 an hour, Senate Bill 19 seeks to raise Pennsylvania’s minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2026, with annual cost-of-living adjustments thereafter.
Springtime sweet treats at New June Bakery

2 weeks ago | phl17.com | Daisha Jones |Monica Cryan

New June Bakery in Brewerytown, Philadelphia, offers cakes, cookies, pies, and tarts, with designs that are as unique as their flavors. Owner of New June Bakery, Noelle Blizzard joined us in the PHL17 kitchen to tell us about their Spring menu and how you can place your orders for the upcoming holidays!“These are two of our biggest holidays, so pre-ordering cakes for Mother’s Day and Easter, they come in these vintage styles, they come with fresh flowers.
America’s Field Trip: A contest for students on what America means to them

3 weeks ago | phl17.com | Daisha Jones

by: Daisha Jones Posted: Apr 3, 2025 / 09:54 AM EDT Updated: Apr 3, 2025 / 09:54 AM EDT America 250 is hosting a contest called America’s Field Trip, where students all across the country can share their vision of America—and win an unforgettable, free field trip to iconic U.S. landmarks this summer.
Meet PHL17’s Remarkable Woman: Dr. Kristin Ball-Motley

3 weeks ago | phl17.com | Jessica Yakubovsky |Daisha Jones

by: Jessica Yakubovsky, Daisha Jones Posted: Apr 1, 2025 / 11:12 AM EDT Updated: Apr 1, 2025 / 11:12 AM EDT Meet PHL17’s Remarkable Woman, Dr. Kristin Ball-Motley, who is the health commissioner for the city of Chester, a field supervisor and compliance officer at the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy at St. Joseph’s University, and the founder of the non-profit, “Health Educated”.
State Sen. Vincent Hughes discusses historic special election

3 weeks ago | phl17.com | Daisha Jones

(WPHL) — A special election in Pennsylvania has led to a shakeup in Lancaster County. Democrats have claimed a majority of the House after winning an election in a historically red county. State Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery County) joined PHL17 Morning News to talk about why this happened.
"Girls on the Run Philadelphia" kicks off new season

3 weeks ago | phl17.com | Daisha Jones

Girls on the Run Philadelphia is a non-profit organization that aims to build confidence in young girls as well as help them develop social, emotional and physical skills to successfully navigate life experiences. Executive director of Girls on the Run Philadelphia, Heather Plastaras and former Girls on the Run participant, Jianwei Li, joined us in the PHL17 studio to talk about their upcoming events and more. Happening on April 2nd is the “Sneaker Soiree”.