TaRhonda Thomas
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From Denver to Philly... but forever a Louisiana Girl. @6abc reporter... Southern Belle... secret lover of infomercials... obsessed with @WWE LSU💛💜| AKA 💕💚
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Yeah, I almost fainted.
@CodyRhodes
@WWE
#WrestleMania40
will be in
#Philadelphia
April 6th & 7th! Tickets on sale Friday.
#FanGirl
#WrestlingFan
#wednesdaythought
@6abc
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Sooo I made the mistake of saying (on live TV) that the pound cake at Stock’s Bakery in
#Philadelphia
miiiiight be better than my mom’s. She was watching. In Louisiana. And sent me this… 😬
#SorryMom
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WATCH: Wrongly convicted of murder and in prison for 29 years, Eric Riddick is now free.
@MeekMill
helped bring attention to the case along with that Conviction Integrity Unit of the
#Philadelphia
DA’s office. More tonight on
@6abc
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Daughters came w/ me to vote... then talked to my 95yo grandmother about how she had to pay polling taxes, pass a reading test and go with a group for protection... just to cast her ballot. Don’t take it for granted.
#Vote
!!!
#ElectionDay
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THANKFUL: Thankful for a successful surgery. Thankful that I’ve been able to return home. And thankful for all of your love, encouragement and prayers. I’m going to take the time I need to fully recover. Thank God I can now see the other side of this journey. ❤️
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It’s never a “Happy Memorial Day.” This day is hard for me.
I miss my brother terribly. He was a soldier, Apache Helicopter pilot & amazing father. Please remember the true meaning of
#MemorialDay
: to honor those who sacrificed their lives & rememember families left behind
@6abc
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Please don’t wish everyone a “Happy Memorial Day.” While I know you mean well, this day is actually very somber. It's meant to honor fallen service members and is a hard day for families who are left behind (like mine). Remember the true meaning of
#MemorialDay
.
#9News
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Not an ad, just an appreciation post for Mr. Willie at Ace Shoe Repair in Mount Airy. He fixed *six pairs of my favorite heels!
If shoe repair is a lost art, call him Picasso. 🙌🏾👠
#SmallBusiness
#SupportSmallBusiness
#Philadelphia
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Bento the keyboard cat... has died. He passed away last week. He'll live forever in our memes...
#9News
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The most precious thing I own: my Gold Star. I received it on the day my brother, Chief Warrant Officer 2 Terry Thomas, was laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery.
Please don’t forget the true meaning of
#MemorialDay
❤️ 🇺🇸
#GoldStarFamily
#GoldStarSister
#Army
@6abc
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NEIGHBORHOOD PRIDE: Residents of West Philadelphia say the looters and vandals don’t represent them. They gathered at 7am to clean up what vandals tore up.
@6abc
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Memorial Day is so hard for me. I miss my brother so much. Please don’t forget about him and all of our heroes who sacrificed their lives for our country.
@6abc
#MemorialDay2020
#MemorialDay
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I'm overwhelmed by teh amount of love that Colorado has shown. I'll miss you all so much. I may move to Philly, but my heart will always be in Colorado.
#9News
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My children have been asking to adopt a shelter dog for a year... and Santa finally made their dream come true! ❤️ 🐶
@WagsRescuePA
@6abc
#MerryChristmas
#AdoptAShelterDog
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Hey Colorado, you know I love you, right? That's why it's so hard to let you know... that I'll be leaving. Relocating to Philly. I have one more week at
#9News
. Please tell me goodbye!
#LoveColorado
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The last time I anchored a show, it was 3 1/2 years ago and 1,700 miles away. So happy to work my way back to the desk where
@GrayHall6abc
has given me a warm welcome.
Join us at 9am!☀️
@6abc
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This moment brought me to tears. Yesterday, my daughter (unprompted by me) walked up to a veteran and said “Thank you for your service.” He said it’s the first time a child has ever said that to him. We owe them so much. 🇺🇸 I hope you all have a great
#FourthOfJuly
!
@6abc
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Happy birthday to my grandmother who’s 99 years young! She celebrated with her friends… and even FaceTimed with my daughter who is her namesake. I can’t imagine all she’s seen in 99 years. So thankful to have her. 💕
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A lot of people think Jim Gardner is the longest-running
@6abc
employee... But John, here, has him beat. ☺️50+ years with Action News! Love working with this guy. Can’t wait to see the story about him tonight at 6!
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“Hey Siri, find an outfit I can wear to a soccer game and then a wine tasting… in the rain.”
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FROM DENVER WITH LOVE: Still healing… and smiling from ear-to-ear because of my friends at
@9NEWS
😊 A sweet homemade card from friends & even *sweeter boxes of
@rockymtnchocinc
from my fave guy
@SteveStaeger
. As you can tell by the pic, I plan to eat these in bed.
❤️ 🍫 🏔️
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“You have the same smile.” My brother, CW2 Terry Thomas, was famous for his smile. Last week, I got to meet a friend who served with him. He helped me see that my brother is still very much alive in me. Please don’t forget the true meaning of
#MemorialDay
.
#GoldStarFamily
@6abc
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Back with the work hubby! Just like old times at the anchor desk in Denver w/ the bestie
@SteveStaeger
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WATCH: New
@PhillyPolice
Commissioner arrives for first day on the job. Danielle Outlaw is the first African American woman to be commissioner. Goals include department reform and reducing gun violence.
@6abc
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An update on my recovery from surgery for fibroids… my return to TV… and my gratitude for everyone. ❤️🩹
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NOT THE SAME: A woman who was part of a peaceful protest this weekend in West Philadelphia says that the looters are not the same people who were peacefully demonstrating.
@6abc
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Can you tell I’m thrilled to be working with
@aliciavitarelli
today? Literally grinning from ear-to-ear. 😊 Join is!
@6abc
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Twitter, help me congratulate my goddaughter! She graduated high school with honors... while working *two* jobs... being an athlete... and helping care for her four siblings. Congrats to her and all the 2019 grads!
#CongratsGrad
#Classof2019
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ARRESTED FOR RIOTING: US Attorney’s Office says photos show 33yo Lore-Elisabeth Blumenthal setting
@PhillyPolice
car on fire. She’s also accused of torching a police SUV during City Hall riot on 5/30. Blumenthal (Philadelphia) faces federal charges, up to 10yrs in prison
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People are *still asking about my mom’s pound cake… and whether she’s mad at me. Here’s the answer…
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As a reporter, no matter where I go or what city I’m in... I always see a random abandoned weave on the sidewalk. Whose hair is this rolling around North Philly like a tumbleweed? You know what, this calls for a new hashtag...
#Tumbleweave
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My grandmother celebrated her 100th birthday this weekend! What a blessing to be able to celebrate with her and our family. We said it’s her diamond birthday 💎… complete with a crown for our queen! Love her so much ❤️
#100yearsold
#MondayMotivation
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I haven’t been living in PA long, but I’ve never seen a line at my polling place (it continues behind me). And, you know what? I don’t mind waiting for as long as it takes.
#Vote
#ElectionDay
#Elections2020
@6abc
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I was so excited to meet
@BeckyLynchWWE
, I slipped and said something that almost got me body slammed...
#WrestleMania
#WrestleMania40
#Philadelphia
#Philly
@WWE
#Wrestling
#WrestlingFan
#Superfan
@WWERomanReigns
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The
#bonnets
are back!
...And so are the itchy dresses (check out my daughter’s face 😆)!
Happy
#Easter
! 🐣 🌸
#HappyEaster2021
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Look who I found in Atlanta, yesterday! My dear friend
@CherylPreheim
sends her love to everyone in Colorado!
#9News
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Chances of using a tissue? Pretty high. My last day w/
@SteveStaeger
and everyone at
#9News
😞
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My girl
@GinaGannon
said I should take a pic in my bright pink dress. So here’s a pic in my bright pink dress 💕
Side note: every time I wear it, people are so nice! Bright colors make us smile 😊
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When you find beautiful beach art, you’ve just got to strike a pose (...I think the little girl in the background agrees). ☺️
@6abc
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On
#InternationalWomensDay
I don’t have to look far for inspiration. My 98-year-old grandmother worked hard while raising a family & getting her college education. She & my mom are both shining examples of the strength of women.
@6abc
#womenpower
#womenempowerment
#WomensDay2022
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#DerekChauvin
bail revoked. He’s being taken to prison to await sentencing. Guilty on all charges.
@6abc
#GeorgeFloyd
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Words can’t express how grateful we are for all of your prayers and condolences. Our Chopper6 colleagues will truly be missed. The love you all have shown is overwhelming.
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I don’t believe in
#luck
(but I wore a little green for
#StPatricksDay
🍀). I believe in “preparation meets opportunity.” It’s my first day of a new opportunity:
@6abc
’s 1st reporter focused on
#race
&
#culture
. Honored to magnify important stories.
#RepresentationMatters
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Back in my city! ...if only for a few days. (If you see me, stop and say hi!)
#Denver
#ILoveColorado
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83-year-old Vincent Termini, Sr. returns to Termini Brothers Pasteries in South
#Philadelphia
for the first time since the pandemic. He opened the doors to celebrate 100 years of the bakery’s
#ChristmasEve
tradition. Customers have been lined up since midnight!
@6abc
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An
@6abc
Action News baby is on the way! Sooo happy for
@GinaGannon
. Sign Auntie TaRhonda up for babysitting duty!! ❤️
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My girls are totally different… and both amazing. So thankful for them 💕
#NationalDaughtersDay
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"We leave nobody behind"-- SSG Carlton Allen wanted to let me know my brother's sacrifice wasn't in vain. He died in service in 2006. Years later, his Army buddies found me & reached out. Together, we reflect on the true meaning of
#MemorialDay
.
@6abc
6pm
@USArmy
#GoldStarSister
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LOOTERS CAUGHT: Colwyn police found all this stolen merchandise in one apartment (300 block of Main St). They estimate the value is up to $10K. Two people taken into custody.
@6abc
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My daughter was pretty down about not being able to have a birthday party this year... until her friends showed up for a surprise birthday parade! 🥰🌈🥳
#SocialDistancing
#StayHomeSaveLives
@6abc
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Went out to shoot my first story... and someone gave me flowers! 🌸 You’re nice,
#Philly
. ☺️
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Doing all the fun
#Colorado
stuff for my last week in
#Denver
. Had to hit
@waterworldco
&
@ElitchGardens
!
#9News
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*Pull up to the house and see something next to the mailbox*
Daughter: “What’s that?”
Me: “A phone book.”
Daughter: “What’s a phone book?”
🤯
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I’ve seen a lot of hospital workers walking through Center City early this morning. I can only assume they’re finishing long, difficult shifts fighting
#COVID19
. We’re thankful for your dedication. ❤️
#ThankANurse
#ThankADoctor
@6abc
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RIGHT NOW: Brotherly Love silent march along 52nd. Happening as
#Philadelphia
celebrates
#JuneteenthDay
as an official holiday for the first time.
@6abc
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Me: “When I was a kid, TV used to go *off at midnight.”
Kids: 😳
Me: “No Netflix”
Kids: 😳
Me: “No On Demand”
Kids: 😳
Me: “No VCR”
Kids: “What’s a VCR?”
😒
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All the way on the east coast, we find a seashell that looks orange and blue. Coincidence?
#Broncos
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Raise your hand if you’re *still waiting on a package to be delivered by the US Postal Service? 🙋🏾♀️ Lots of people are pretty frustrated. Some even have *bill payments* arriving late. What are you waiting on? We just might use your story on
@6abc
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Me: “Go *outside and check the temperature.” My son: “Siri, what’s the temperature?” 😒
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There’s nothing a southern girl loves more than playing hostess. 🤎🧡
And, yup, I made just about every dish. Y’all stop by next Thanksgiving for some sweet potato pie… or pecan pie!
#HappyThanksgiving
🦃
#Thanksgiving
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My daughter watching today’s live shot:
“You look like a tough Barbie doll.”
💪🏾😂
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My not-so-little boy makes me so proud… even though he manages to makes me look short (I’m 5’9”). Must be momma’s home cookin.
#NationalSonsDay
💙
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Got dressed to work out in my basement. But instead I ate mashed potatoes... and jelly beans. 😐 So ashamed.
#QuarantineLife
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When you get to be in the
#CHOPRunway
fashion show... but you’ve still got a deadline to meet for the news... 😆
(Should I just keep this on for the newscast tonight? )
#WorkingInSequins
@ChildrensPhila
@6abc
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That one news lady who can’t wait to break out the boots…
#Fall
#Weekend
#Saturday
@6abc
#MorningShow
☀️
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My face when
@matt_odonnell
blesses me with my new
#snow
#reporter
nickname: T-Mobile. 😂
I’ve never laughed so hard in a foot of snow. ❄️😆
@6abc
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Just when I thought I couldn't love Eli Manning any more.... (*Nobody puts Eli in a corner*)
#Commercials
#SuperBowl
#9News
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Hanging with
@Brittany_Boyer
for
@6abc
Saturday morning! She says it’ll feel “almost tropical” headed into the next few days. That’s a nice way of saying it’s gonna be hot, y’all! 🥵
#Saturday
#Summer
#Philadelphia
#DownTheShore
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The joys of
#motherhood
… challenged by
#postpartumdepression
…
during a
#pandemic
.
@Christie_Ileto
bravely shares her story to help other moms tonight on
@6abc
at 6pm.
#MentalHealthAwarenessMonth
#MentalHealth
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SURPRISE! Just found *three dollars* in my jacket pocket! It’s gonna be a great weekend...
#ImRich
! 💰 💵
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Their wedding got canceled due to
#coronavirus
. But after seeing the sunny forecast in Philadelphia, they decided to have an impromptu ceremony in the park... with a little
#socialdistancing
for guests! ☺️
@6abc
at 5pm.
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New glasses making me feel like a flippin genius. Quick, somebody give me a standardized test...
#9News
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In full bloom 💐 for
#MothersDay
🌸 I hope every mom feels beautiful, loved and appreciated today… and every day. 💕
#HappyMothersDay
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Look at ‘em go!!!
#ArmyNavyGame
competition starts now on the
#Philadelphia
Art Museum steps!
#Army
🇺🇸
#Navy
@6abc
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“He was scared to death of water.” 13yo Chase wouldn’t have done this three weeks ago. But w/ a free program from Nile Swim Club in Yeadon, he’s swimming like a fish! So important for inner-city kids who are less likely to know how to swim.
@6abc
#PoolSafety
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Just caught my daughter singing a Christmas song... already.
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At the end of the day, all I can do is hope I did a good enough job to raise kind human beings. To all the moms who are trying— I see you.
Happy Mother’s Day to you... and to the best mom of all: my mom! 💕
#MothersDay
#MothersDay2021
#motherhood
#happymothersday2021
@6abc
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Notice the pink & green on
@6abc
today? That’s b/c it’s
#FoundersDay
for my &
@TamEdwards6abc
sorority,
@akasorority1908
. The nation’s first African American sorority (w/ VP-elect
@KamalaHarris
as a fellow member). Happy Founders’ Day to my fave morning show sorority sister! 💕💚
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