Janelle Burrell Biography
Janelle Burrell is a talented American journalist, anchor, and reporter who currently co-anchors This Morning and Eyewitness News at Noon on KYW-TV (CBS 3) in Philadelphia, teaming up with Jim Donovan. Since she joined the station in 2019, Burrell has tackled significant stories, such as covering the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, conducting one of the first exclusive interviews with Philadelphia’s first female mayor after her groundbreaking election, and reporting on the Philadelphia Eagles’ Super Bowl win during the 2024–25 season.
Before her Philadelphia stint, she spent six years as a general assignment reporter at CBS News New York in the bustling city. Earlier in her career, she reported for News 12 Westchester and Time Warner Cable News in Binghamton. Burrell kicked off her journalism journey behind the scenes at WNYW (Fox 5 New York) and MSNBC, where she honed her production skills before stepping into the spotlight as an on-air reporter.
Age Birthday
How old is Janelle? She is 42 years old as of 2026. She was born in 1983 in Brooklyn, New York, United States. Burrell celebrates her birthday every year.
Janelle Burrell Education
Janelle attended Penn State University and majored in English with a minor in Biology. She spends time as an adjunct assistant professor at Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism.
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Janelle Burrell Ethnicity | Nationality
What ethnicity is Janelle? she belongs to the black ethnicity/heritage, she was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, the United States and she holds Afro-American nationality.
Janelle Burrell Height | Measurements
She stands at a height of 5 ft 5 inches ( 1.65m), however, details regarding her other body measurements will be updated as soon as possible.
Janelle Burrell Family | Parents
The famous reporter was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, the United States, the daughter of Lloyd G. Burrell a mechanical engineer, and Yhavier M. Burrell a nurse.
Janelle Burrell Husband | Married
She is happily married to Derricke Dennis, the two met in July 2010 and dated for five years. The two then married in 2015.
Janelle Burrell Wedding
The lovely couple wedded in November 2015, at Liberty House in Jersey City.
Janelle Burrell Salary
She earns an annual salary of $290,000.
Janelle Burrell’s Net Worth
She has an estimated net worth of $3 Million.
Janelle Burrell surgery
She underwent surgery to treat a variety of medical concerns. She announced her absence from the screen to her Instagram followers by posting a photo of herself in a hospital bed. In the caption of the post, she reassured worried followers that her operation went well, thanking the “great physicians and their medical team” for taking care of her.
Janelle Burrell CBS3 | Career
Janelle joined CBS 3 in 2013 after working as a general assignment reporter and anchor for WCBS in New York City. She was also a member of the anchor team that helped launch CBSN New York, the station’s digital channel. Janelle helped cover key events for WCBS News, including the Pope’s visit to New York, the 2014 Super Bowl, and the terrorist truck attack on Manhattan’s West Side. She also exposed an alleged cover-up within New York City’s public housing system. Janelle has also worked at News 12 Westchester and Time Warner Cable News – Binghamton as a reporter. She also worked behind the scenes at New York’s WNYW Fox 5 and MSNBC.
