Susan Shapiro is a journalist best known for playing Anchor in News 8 at Noon.
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Best Known For:The television program News 8 at Noon
Breakthrough:Joined WGAL-TV as a reporter in 1981
10 Quick Facts About Susan Shapiro
- Full Name: Susan Shapiro
- Profession: News anchor and journalist
- Known For: The television program News 8 at Noon
- Current Role: News anchor and health reporter
- Place of Birth: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Specialization: News Anchor / Newscaster, Reporter, and Journalist
- Beats: Health / Science
- Media Level: Local
- Employer Type: TV Station
- Net Worth: $353,000-$5,038,000 (Estimated range)
Susan Shapiro Age
Susan Shapiro's exact age is not publicly confirmed.
Education
Their educational background includes studies at Pennsylvania State University and University of Manchester.
- Pennsylvania State University
- Qualification: Bachelor of Arts
- Field of Study: Journalism
- University of Manchester
- Field of Study: British mass media
Career & Work
Susan Shapiro's career includes news and reporting roles with WGAL-TV, a television station and WTAJ-TV.
Organization: WGAL-TV
Role: News 8 at Noon anchor and health reporter
Period: 1981–Present
Details: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Organization: WGAL-TV
Role: Reporter and morning/weekend news anchor
Period: 1981–
Details: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Organization: WTAJ-TV
Role: News anchor and reporter
Period: 1981
Details: Altoona, Pennsylvania · Worked as an anchor and reporter before joining WGAL.
Organization: Philadelphia Magazine
Role: Research assistant
Details: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Worked in editorial research earlier in her career.
Rise to Fame
Susan Shapiro rose to prominence for their role on the television show News 8 at Noon.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes News 8 at Noon, News 8 On Your Side, and WGAL In Focus.
- TV Show: News 8 at Noon (Anchor) — WGAL's midday newscast serving the Susquehanna Valley
- TV Show: News 8 On Your Side (Health reporter) — Medical and public health news reporting
- TV Show: WGAL In Focus (Reporter) — In-depth coverage of regional news, public affairs and community concerns
- TV Show: News 8 Chronicle (Reporter) — Long-form reporting and feature coverage
- TV Show: Children's Miracle Network Telethon (Host) — Participated in WGAL's charitable telethon supporting children's medical services
Notable Coverage
- Investigative reporting on puppy mills – WGAL-TV – Investigative reporting recognized by the Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters
- Health and medical news – WGAL-TV – Reports on health and medical topics for the News 8 On Your Side team
- Curling sports feature – WGAL-TV – 2026 – Won a Mid-Atlantic Emmy Award for Best Sports Report with photographer Andrew Manifold
Awards & Achievements
- Regional Emmy Award — National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences — 1992 — Spot news reporting.
- Mid-Atlantic Emmy Award — National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences — 2005 — Individual achievement in feature reporting.
- Mid-Atlantic Emmy Award for Best Sports Report — National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences — 2026 — Curling coverage with photographer Andrew Manifold.
- Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters Award — Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters — Investigative reporting on puppy mills.
- Associated Press Broadcasters Awards — Associated Press — Broadcast journalism and reporting.
Lesser Known Facts
- She is interested in cycling and yoga and has discussed these activities in WGAL interviews.
- She has been associated with WGAL since 1981, making her one of the station's longest-serving on-air journalists.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Susan Shapiro
- Occupation: News anchor and journalist
Birth & Background
- Place of Birth: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $56,000–$245,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $353,000–$5,038,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
