Jill Porter

Background

Porter, Jill was born on August 5, 1946 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of Sidney and Mae Chalfin.

Education

Bachelor, Temple University, 1968.

Career

Public relations, Manning Smith P.R., Philadelphia, 1968-1969; reporter, Norristown Times Herald, Norristown, Pennsylvania, 1969-1972; reporter, The Trentonian, Trenton, New Jersey, 1972-1975; reporter, The Philadelphia Daily News, Philadelphia, 1975-1979; columnist, The Philadelphia Daily News, Philadelphia, since 1979. Instructor Temple University, 1976-1980.

Achievements

• Jill Porter has been listed as a noteworthy Journalist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Volunteer Philadelphia Futures, 1994, 95, 96, Philadelphia Cares, 1997.

Interests

• Avocations: reading, gardening.

Connections

Married Eric Porter, March 7, 1970 (divorced 1975). Married Fred Hamilton, October 28, 1983. 1 child, Zachary.

Father:

Sidney Chalfin

Mother:

Mae Chalfin

Spouse:

Fred Hamilton

Spouse:

Eric Porter

child:

Zachary Porter