TV News Reporter To Leave CT Station After 4 Years

CONNECTICUT — NBC Connecticut reporter Siobhan McGirl is heading home.

McGirl, a native of southern New Jersey, said in a social media post Tuesday she is leaving NBC CT to join NBC10 Philadelphia.

According to her post, McGirl will begin her role as a full-time general assignment reporter on weekend mornings on Jan. 22. For the last four years, she has been NBC CT's New London County reporter.

"My high school English teacher at @gchsrams (Gloucester Catholic High School) encouraged me to pursue a career in journalism. To be returning home as a reporter in the same community is a surreal full circle moment," McGirl said on Instagram.

"It’s not lost on me that this personal dream come true would not have happened without countless mentors who have selflessly helped me over the years," she added. "That includes the incredible leaders at NBC Connecticut. It is bittersweet to say goodbye to this team. These past four years have been life changing. This community is special."

McGirl came to Connecticut after working as a reporter for WDBJ-7 in Roanoke, Va., where she notably covered the fatal Unite the Right Rally in Charlottesville, her bio says.

According to NBC10, network Vice President Elizabeth Flores said McGirl's "passion for storytelling coupled with her local ties to our community will add depth and insight to our strong team of journalists."

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