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Philly News Anchor Departs for Network News Position in New York
29 Aug
Summary
- Anchor Jessica Kartalija leaving WPVI-Philadelphia
- Accepting network news job in New York City
- Worked at CBS3 in Philly for 6 years before joining WPVI last year
In a surprising move, veteran news anchor Jessica Kartalija has announced her departure from WPVI-Philadelphia. Kartalija, who has been with the station for less than 2 years, revealed that she is leaving Action News to accept a network news position in New York City.
Kartalija, a Penn State graduate, had previously spent 6 years at CBS3 in Philadelphia, where she was frequently paired on the anchor desk with Ukee Washington. She then made the switch to WPVI-Philadelphia in late 2024.
Now, Kartalija is bidding farewell to the City of Brotherly Love and looking ahead to her next challenge. "My time at 6ABC has been nothing short of incredible," she wrote on Facebook. "I'm beyond excited for this next chapter."
While Kartalija has not publicly named the network she will be joining in New York, this move represents a significant career advancement for the seasoned journalist. Her departure from the Philadelphia market comes just a short time after her arrival, indicating there was no non-compete clause in her previous contract.
