Entercom’s KYW Newsradio (KYW-AM/Philadelphia) community affairs reporter and on-air host Cherri Gregg has been named Journalist of the Year by the Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists. Gregg, who was recognized in the Broadcast & Online category, will be honored at the PABJ’s annual Awards and Scholarship Gala on November 2 in Philadelphia.
“Cherri is extremely deserving of this award,” said David Yadgaroff, Senior Vice President and Market Manager, Entercom Philadelphia. “She is a champion of the community who is constantly searching for and reporting on the stories and issues that matter most to KYW Newsradio listeners across the Philadelphia area. I’m proud to call her a member of our team.”
Gregg joined KYW Newsradio as a reporter in 2010 and has served as the station’s community affairs reporter since 2013. In addition to that role, Gregg hosts Flashpoint with Cherri Gregg, a weekly radio program that focuses on the most relevant issues affecting the Philadelphia area.
This year, Gregg has also been recognized with two National Association of Black Journalists Salute To Excellence Awards for radio investigative reporting and podcasting.
