Wikipedia Biography / Profile Background
Introduction :
Former Miss New Jersey USA, Jessica Boyington, has since had a successful career as a traffic reporter in Philadelphia. She now works for 6ABC Action News.
Personal Life, Parents and Family Details :
- Jessica was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on May 30, 1985, to parents Jesse (father) and Claire Boyington (mother).
- She grew up in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, with her older sister named Kristin.
- Growing up, the family attended the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Berlin, New Jersey. Jessica was even a Sunday School teacher there for first graders.
- In February 2023, Jessica got engaged to her partner, football coach Tim Roken and is actively involved in planning her upcoming wedding. In October 2023, Tim and Jessica celebrated their love with a lively Florida-style party, foregoing traditional events like a bridal shower. The vibrant gathering included palm trees, cozy lounges, neon lights, and music by DJ Jason Weiss, making it a memorable night for over 100 loved ones. The couple had been dating for three years, prior to their engagement.
- Tim and Jessica tied the knot on Saturday, February 21, 2024, at the Church of the Gesu at St. Joseph’s Preparatory School in Philadelphia. Jessica looked stunning in a dress from Mari Mi Bridal, complemented by a veil that required several people to carry due to its weight. The veil was designed by the same creators behind Jennifer Lopez’s Golden Globes dress and Taylor Swift’s gown for the Eras tour. After the wedding ceremony, the celebration continued with a special guest appearance by the iconic mascot, Phillie Phanatic. The mascot joined the newlyweds in cutting the cake and later danced the night away with the newlyweds and their 240 guests.
Education : Qualifications, High School & College Info
- Boyington attended Paul VI High School, a private Roman-Catholic high school in Haddonfield, New Jersey.
- After high school ended in 2003, she continued her education at Rowan University in Glassboro, New Jersey.
- At Rowan University, she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Communications with a focus in radio, television and film and then graduated with the class of 2008.
Career as a Model & TV Anchor :
- Jessica took time off from college to pursue the 2006 Miss New Jersey USA crown, which she won.
- She then went on to compete as the New Jersey representative in the 2006 Miss USA competition, in Baltimore, Maryland, which aired on NBC. Unluckily, she did not make the top 10.
- She’s since done modeling for Macy’s, Seventeen Magazine and even appeared in a television commercial for Conair Hair Products.
- In 2012, Boyington moved to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to work as a traffic reporter for CBS-3 Philadelphia. She stayed there for three years until March 2015.
- She has cohosted 96.5’s The Chio in the Morning as well as Sirius Satellite Radio’s The Morning Mash-Up and Q102 Philadelphia’s The Booker Show.
- From April 2015 until early 2019, Boyington worked as a Traffic Reporter for NBC10 News Today. Pamela Osbourne started filling in for Boyington as a Traffic Reporter most mornings. The reason for her departure is unknown, and the station declined to comment on this matter.
- Since April 2019, she has been employed as a Reporter at 6ABC Action News in Philadelphia, where she continues to work to date.
Jessica Boyington Salary and Net Worth :
- As per Salary(dot)com, the average median salary of a Philadelphia News Anchor is $66,714 per year. The salary range is $25,936 to $99,755 annually. ZipRecruiter gives the average salary for this profile as $65,739/year, while the PayScale website mentions $74,500 annually for the same position.
- Drawing from this data, we get a rough estimate of Jessica’s salary. Considering her work experience, her annual income can be estimated to be slightly higher than the average figures mentioned above.
Interesting Facts and Trivia :
- Jessica is a professional dancer, trained in ballet, hip-hop, jazz, and tap. She was a part of the Marica Hyland Dance Company in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, a studio at which she later instructed.
- She is also trained in piano & winner of the Miss New Jersey USA 2006 pageant.
- In 2005, Jessica got the opportunity to be on the Game Show Network’s game show “Deal or No Deal” hosted by Howie Mandel.
- She has two Jack Russell terriers, Taz and Rocky. Taz is a cancer survivor and Rocky is a rescue dog.
- She enjoys being active and even does CrossFit. She participated in the Blue Cross Broad Street Run in 2017.
Volunteer Work :
- Boyington has a love for animals that drives her to fight for their wellbeing. She participates in many initiatives and organizations dedicated to animal causes.
- She was an animal care supervisor with the Animal Welfare Association in Voorhees, New Jersey, from 2013 to 2015.
- She is now involved with NBCUniversal’s “Clear The Shelters” nationwide initiative, aimed at finding permanent homes for shelter animals .
- She also hosted the Mother’s Day Race for the Cure in 2015.
The Trump Incident :
- In 2017, a woman who was Miss North Carolina USA in 2006 claimed that former President Donald Trump ogled her and other contestants in a private dressing room before the 2006 Miss USA Pageant. But Jessica (who was a contestant that year) says Trump and his wife Melania Trump gave plenty of notice before coming into the dressing room.
- Boyington said that Trump came into the dressing room, said hello, and then Melania said a few words, and then the couple walked out. She said Trump didn’t make them feel uncomfortable and was just a hello.
- Moreover, Boyington spoke to other contestants and told NBC10 that she felt it was her job to speak out.
Body & Other Vital Info
Jessica Boyington Measurements :
- Eye Color : Green
- Haircut / Hair Color : Light Brown
- How tall is Jessica Boyington Height : 5′7″
- Feet / Legs / Boots / Shoe Size : No confirmed information is available.
- Pregnant? : Currently, she is not expecting a baby.
More Details :
- Jessica Boyington Married? : No
- Children / No of Kids : Zero
- Ethnicity / Origin / Heritage / Race : White
- Nationality : American
I enjoy watching Jessica sample foods. I would love to go with her to share her experience. I am a senior citizen that would love to be with her.
Wonder what happened at the station that they would not even make a comment why she was released. Now in 2023 she is at her THIRD local station.
Jessica, I hope you are doing well. I did not know that you were a graduate of Rowan University. I retired from Rowan after 30 plus years in the Business Office. Please keep in touch with Rowan, they have many resources that can help you in furthering your career. Wishing you the very best.
Have noticed her absence too. On Redditt people are reporting her Instagram and Facebook accounts have been silent for a few weeks too.
Has Jessica boyington moved on? Some of us have noticed she is no longer on air
Jessica boyington is my winning choice to live with me forever and ever and I will have her as a mate.
I love Jess. I miss her. She is the best…She is beautiful……
I just saw…she is not at NBC 10 anymore!
Where is Jessica boyington???
Where is Jessica I miss her on the Morning News at 4 a.m.I noticed she wasn’t there anymore the news just isn’t the same without her