Philadelphia is seeing an increase in shootings...to combat the senseless gun violence, city council, Philadelphia Police and community groups organized a home gun check...urging residents to safely turn in firearms lying around their homes before they get into the wrong hands.
Today is the happiest day of my life because I made my debut on
@6abc
My whole life I’ve wanted to be a news reporter in Philadelphia! I’m thrilled to be home and tell your stories! This is the station I’ve grown up watching and I am so happy to be reporting here now!
Walking outside so happy! It’s a beautiful day to vote! And I voted at my elementary school! I even got to see my old principal! Thankful to be part of such an amazing community! Please get out and vote today if you haven’t already!
#vote
#vote2020
Today our photographer Terry, celebrates 40 years
@6abc
He is a hard worker with a positive attitude! I usually work with him around 2am for our morning show shift, and he is always full of energy! If you see him out on a story make sure you say hello!
#vanselfie
Sending love to you all on Twitter! Thank you for your uplifting comments! In a time when we’re doing so much more virtually, your kind words mean so much! You are all my Valentines 😍
Monday motivation! From 18 years old dreaming of working at Action News to now...reporting for my dream station! This picture is proof that dreams do come true...and that I’m a hoarder for still having this dress! 😂
@6abc
Happy birthday to the most important man in my world! 😍 Words cannot express how much love and respect I have for you. I’m the luckiest daughter to have a supportive and caring dad like you! I am who I am today because of the good qualities you instilled in me. Love you dad! 💙
Today is Albanian Independence Day! As an Albanian immigrant I was almost brought to tears to see the Albanian flag behind my liveshot this week on the parkway. I want to use my platform to encourage everyone to be proud of where they came from! 🇦🇱 🇺🇸
#albania
#albanian
The Philadelphia Police Department suggested businesses at Frankford and Cottman Avenues shut gates and board up, if owners decide to close for this big crowd. Bars and restaurants were asked to sell alcohol in plastic cups, instead of glass bottles. Poles have been greased.
I already feel like the luckiest girl to get to share my work/life with all of you! So as a thank you to anyone who likes/comments on this picture, I promise to share the wealth with you if I win! 🤗 💰💛
#MegaMillionsJackpot
Happy Birthday
@Jim_Gardner
! 🥳 I grew up watching Jim...every night he was in my living room. He was part of my family ... now I am part of his Action News family. He is an incredible person on and off camera. Here’s to many more years Jim! So thankful for you!!! 🎂
@6abc
Tonight’s jackpot is for $750 million!The 4th largest in US history! You bet I’m playing! If I win I will definitely share the wealth with anyone who likes/comments on this picture! You all make me feel like the luckiest girl with the love you show me on social media!
Captain Cecilia Ortiz, is the first Latina to be promoted to fire captain with the Philadelphia Fire Department. She says this day is even more special because it’s
#InternationalWomensDay
@6abc
#tbt
proof I’m living my dream everyday! This is me at 18, the summer before going into college to study journalism! I had a dream of becoming a Philly news reporter one day!!
@6abc
This is 23 year old Eric Perry who was shot at least 10 times outside his driveway. His father gave me this picture and sent me this text about him. We’ll be live at 4pm on
@6abc
where you’ll hear more from the father asking for answers to his son’s death
Sometimes I drive!! There are days where I will shoot and edit my reports. That means from start to finish I work without a photographer to get my report on the air. 🚗 🎥 🎤 👩🏻💻
Sixers Stixers are one of the groups marching today from 30th Street to City Hall, to end violence in the city. We’ll have the full story this afternoon on
@6abc
Around this time is the black tie tailgate at the Philly Auto Show! One of my favorite events to attend in the city! Missing it now, but excited for the auto show to return this summer! 🚗
@phillyautoshow
LET’S GO! The Philadelphia Union have the opportunity to bring home the Supporter’s Shield today, which is awarded to the team that finishes the regular season with the best overall record!
#doop
@PhilaUnion
Proud Albanian Americans gathered in Philadelphia for Albanian Flag Day! As an Albanian immigrant raised in Philly, today meant so much to me ❤️ 🇦🇱
#Albania
#albanian
#albanianflagday
Monica Malpass has signed off after more than 30 years at Action News. I grew up watching
@monica_malpass
with my family! Use
#ThankYouMonica
to share your memories with her.
@6abc
Going to miss my desk neighbor! Today our very own John Rawlins is retiring today after 38 years with Action News. I quite literally grew up watching him, and it was a true honor to be able to work alongside him. Enjoy retirement,
@JRawlins6abc
! You will be missed!!!
@6abc
Home for the holidays. I got to report on an uplifting story for
@6abc
and then celebrate home with family for Christmas dinner. My heart is full 💚Wishing you all a Merry Christmas 🎁🎄
Honored to speak at the raising of the Albanian Flag today at the Municipal Services Building. The city has declared today Albanian Indepdence Day in Philadelphia, and a proclamation was presented and read on behalf of Mayor Jim Kenney.
Happy my brother was in town to come to the Auto Show with me! Shoutout to him for graduating from Pitt a semester early and starting his first job! Loved spending time with him! ❤️
Happy Mother’s Day to my first friend and best friend! Thank you for all your love and support! Appreciating you today and everyday! Happy
#mothersday
to all the awesome moms out there!💞
Please help me wish our photographer, Joe, a happy early Father’s Day! He and his wife are expecting a baby soon! So excited for a new little member of the Action News family!
CONGRATS TERRY! Action News photographer Terry, is retiring after 41 years!!!!!!!! I would work with Terry on the 2:30am shift, and let me tell you he is a ball of energy!! Always had a huge smile on his face and was ready to give 150% Enjoy retirement, Terry! You deserve it!
So fun meeting Action News viewer, Riley! She ran up to the news van and said where’s the tv?! She was fascinated to learn how we put together our report in the news van, so it can get on tv!
Hi little Action News viewers! This is Akayah and Abri! They ran up to the Action News van with dad! They’re 8 and 9 years old...I was definitely watching Action News at their age! Thanks for saying hi!
Winding down wild card weekend cheering for
@steelers
🏈 My brother went to Pitt, and I love the city! Had this sweatshirt on all day...now time to watch the game!
#wildcardweekend
#steelers