Katherine Scott
As a general assignment reporter, she has covered a wide variety of major breaking news stories in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware, including the fatal duck boat crash on the Delaware River in 2010, the deadly Center City building collapse in 2013, the aftermath of the 2015 Amtrak train derailment in Port Richmond, and the riot at Delaware's maximum security prison in 2017 that claimed the life of a corrections officer.
She was on Ben Franklin Parkway when Pope Francis celebrated Mass from the Art Museum and was there for the Democratic National Convention in 2016.
Katherine has followed many high-profile court cases, sitting in trials for Bill Cosby, former Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane, disgraced Philadelphia District Attorney Seth Williams, and former Pennsylvania Congressman Chaka Fattah.
If there's wild weather, Katherine will cover it, including nor'easters, blizzards, and Superstorm Sandy in 2012.
She also loves telling stories about all of the wonderful things happening in our local schools and community centers.
Before arriving in Philadelphia, Katherine was an anchor and reporter for News 12 The Bronx and Brooklyn, worked at the Athens Olympics, and was an NBC Page.
A New Jersey native, Katherine graduated from Harvard University with a B.A. in Anthropology. At Harvard, Katherine was the captain of the Varsity Field Hockey team.
Katherine and her husband are the proud parents of three beautiful children.
Katherine's Stories
Charging hoverboard battery blamed for Philadelphia house fire
A resident said two adult family members and a friend were asleep on the second floor when she heard the alarm. She went downstairs and saw smoke coming from the basement.
EF-0 tornado touched down during severe storms at the Jersey shore: NWS
Officials said the tornado, with estimated peak winds of 60 to 70 mph, was on the ground for about one minute in Cape May Point.
Workers expected to return to jobs Wednesday after tentative deal reached to end PECO strike
The three-day PECO strike is over after a deal was reached on Monday night.
Upper Darby police report 'numerous arrests' after disturbance following community fireworks
Upper Darby police reported making "numerous" arrests on Thursday night after crowds became unruly following a fireworks show in Delaware County.
Living Liberty Bell formed on Independence Mall to mark country's 250th anniversary
PHILADELPHIA- 250 volunteers, including Miss America delegates from across the country, formed a living Liberty Bell on Independence Mall on Thursday morning in the lead up to the country's 250th anniversary.
4th of July travel period underway with Thursday expected to be busy day at airports
The 4th of July travel period is underway, and at Philadelphia International Airport on Tuesday morning, passengers were lining up to head out.
Celebrations for America's 250th birthday planned as heat wave arrives to Philadelphia region
The big birthday takes place as a heat wave descends on our area, with a huge slate of outdoor activities in store.
'The biggest fire I've ever seen': Massive 6-alarm blaze burns former furniture factory in Allentown
A former furniture factory is now a shell after a massive 6-alarm blaze burned through the commercial building in Allentown on Wednesday night.
Alleged Wilmington Hospital shooter ID'd | What we know about victims in deadly workplace shooting
Here's what we know about Tuesday's deadly workplace shooting at Wilmington Hospital in Delaware.
Man killed in hit-and-run while trying to jump start vehicle in Philadelphia's Hunting Park section
A man was killed in a hit-and-run while trying to jump start his vehicle in Philadelphia's Hunting Park section