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Tisha Lewis
There is no place like home! After more than a decade of reporting and anchoring across the country, I am excited to be home! I currently reside in northern Virginia where I was raised and where I attended elementary, middle and high school!
I draw inspiration from my mother and daughter, who I consider my best friends!
On December 3, 2023, I was awarded The President’s Volunteer Service Award and The Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award.
I graduated from Virginia Tech with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism. GO HOKIES! I also studied abroad in Cuernavaca, Mexico and received my Certification in Spanish from La Universidad de Internacional.
I joined FOX 5 in 2015 after spending more than four years as a reporter and fill-in anchor at FOX 32 News in Chicago, Illinois. While there, I covered breaking news from the front lines of NATO, a historic Chicago Teachers Union Strike and the 2012 Presidential Election. I even embedded overnight with Occupy Chicago and documented the experience on my iPhone! I also weathered and survived the Windy City's blistering cold including the Blizzard of 2011, Polar Vortex of 2014 and the Blizzard of 2015! One of my most cherished moments in Chicago was creating Sisters Peak, a youth mentoring program designed to help female students climb to their peak of success and achievement.
Prior to joining FOX 32 News, I was an anchor and reporter at the FOX affiliate in Indianapolis, Indiana. While there, I covered stories that made national headlines including a deadly teen bullying case, Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels' take on 2010 and the Indianapolis Colts' road to Super Bowl XLIV.
I would have to say my four years at WTVJ, the NBC station in Miami, was the catalyst for my passion to tell a good story! In Miami, I covered hurricane season; conflicts in Haiti and Cuba, including the transition of power in Cuba when leader Fidel Castro fell ill; the 2008 presidential campaign, the inauguration of President Barack Obama and Anna Nicole Smith's death. While in Miami, I also worked at WSFL, the CW affiliate, where I worked on its inaugural morning program, "The Morning Show," and anchored news headlines.
I began my broadcast journalism career in 2002 in New York, working behind the scenes at Fox News Channel on At Large with Geraldo Rivera and The Big Story Weekend Edition with Rita Cosby. Two years later, I became a reporter and fill-in anchor at KGET, the NBC affiliate in Bakersfield, California.
I got my first taste of television at 14 years old as a "Posse Member" on Black Entertainment Television’s talk show Teen Summit based in Washington, D.C. At BET, I appeared in Kaiser Permanente's national "Rap-It-Up" public service announcement which focused on HIV and AIDS awareness.
Before chasing news, I played classical piano for more than a decade, violin for two years and the Alto B saxophone for three years, so I love music! I also performed with DC Youth Ensemble based at The Duke Ellington School of Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. I am a member of the National Association of Black Journalists, Jack and Jill of America Incorporated and The Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists.
The latest from Tisha Lewis
Alexandria woman robbed and attacked by 2 teenage girls in DC
The Metropolitan Police Department has arrested a teenage girl accused of attacking and trying to rob a woman in D.C.
Maryland cowboy searching for stolen horse trailer
A real-life cowboy is on the lookout for clues after his horse trailer was reportedly stolen from Piscataway Horse Farm in Prince George’s County.
Kevin Durant's mom, Wanda, shares journey of faith and community impact on 'The Good Word'
NBA superstar Kevin Durant’s mama, Wanda Durant, joins Tisha Lewis on the latest episode of "The Good Word" series from the Durant Center in Suitland, Maryland.
Man indicted for stealing air conditioning units from apartment buildings in District Heights
A District Heights man remains behind bars Friday night, accused of stealing air conditioning units from apartment buildings and even a church in the area.
'Warrior Mother' author Victoria Riollano on The Good Word
Pastor, wife, Warrior Mother author and mother of eight Victoria Riollano joins us on The Good Word!
What is 'bank jugging'? Police issue alerts to residents in Greenbelt, Bowie
Law enforcement agencies across our area are issuing alerts about jugging, where crooks watch you during your banking transactions and then rob you.
Virginia mother and local NAACP want police to explain why they weren't told about son's death
The family of Tori Thompson, alongside the Arlington chapter of the NAACP, is calling for transparency regarding the Arlington Police Department's apparent failure to notify Thompson's loved ones of his passing.
Woman's body found in Lake Anna as VA health officials investigate bacterial outbreak
New details are emerging after a woman’s body was found floating in Lake Anna in Virginia.
The Good Word: Pastor Mike Jr. reflects on his global impact, haters, and more gospel awards
Preaching, singing and social media phenomena, Pastor Mike, Jr. joins Tisha Lewis on this week's episode of "The Good Word Series."