R.I.P.: Heshimu Jaramogi, Longtime Philly Journalist

Heshimu Jaramogi

Longtime journalist Heshimu Jaramogi, considered a forefather of multi-media journalism in Philadelphia, died Tuesday after a brief battle with colon cancer.

He was 67, according to phillytrib.com.

Jaramogi’s career, which began in radio, started at WHYY. The producer, host and anchor also worked at WPEN AM where he covered city government; WCAU AM, where he worked as a general assignment reporter; and at Clear Channel Communications where he held multiple positions at radio stations WDAS AM and FM, WUSL (Power 99 FM), and WJJZ. He also served as a correspondent with American Urban Radio Networks for more than two decades.

His articles have appeared in The Philadelphia Tribune, the Philadelphia Daily News, The Philadelphia Inquirer, and the Philadelphia New Observer. He also founded and owned his own media company, Jaramogi Communications, which produced audio, video, social media and print products. This included the Neighborhood Leader Newspaper.