Katie Katro
Through naturalization, Katie became an American citizen at 14 years old.
Katie speaks fluent Albanian and is very involved in the Albanian community in Northeast Philadelphia. Her diverse background led her to want to pursue a career in journalism to tell people's stories who need representation.
Katie grew up watching Action News to learn about American culture and traditions in her new hometown of Philadelphia.
Katie is a proud graduate of Abington High School (go Ghosts!) It was through Abington's strong communications program that she was able to dive into journalism, producing news pieces that she shot and edited for Abington's cable channel. During her senior year, she was editor-in-chief of her high school's paper, The Abingtonian, and was awarded the Congressional Award Gold Medal for doing more than 400 hours of community service.
Katie majored in journalism at Temple University, where she graduated with 15 competitive internships across New York City, Philadelphia and Washington D.C.
Immediately after graduation, Katie began working at 5NEWS in Fayetteville, Arkansas as a field reporter and fill-in anchor. Katie then worked as a reporter and fill-in anchor at WTIC in Hartford, Connecticut where she also served on the Communications Advisory Board for Manchester Community College, mentoring college students.
Katie loves giving back by helping student journalists get their foot in the door. In her free time, you can find Katie cooking Albanian dishes or watching the English Premiere (football not soccer). She is very interested in learning about other cultures, which is why she has visited more than 15 countries!
Katie is very active on social media and loves connecting with viewers there, where she develops and enterprises many stories.
Katie's Stories
Flooding at Philadelphia parking garage affects nearly 20 vehicles
Video captured water gushing into the lower level, where rows of parked cars sat as the space began to resemble a swimming pool.
Valentine's Day rush fills restaurants, florists and candy shops
With the holiday on Saturday, businesses say demand is surging as customers make last-minute reservations, place flower deliveries and pick up sweet treats for loved ones on Friday.
Cesar Flores-Diaz murder remains Montgomery County's only unsolved 2025 homicide
Investigators say the video shows the shooter walking to the area and waiting in a nearby stairwell for about five minutes before Cesar Flores-Diaz arrived.
Philadelphia Fire Department installs smoke detectors in areas near fatal fires
Fire officials visited neighbors in Northeast Philadelphia to distribute the life-saving devices and offer fire safety guidance.
2 burglaries in Abington Township may be connected, police say
Police said the two crimes, which occurred in the same neighborhood, could be connected. Patrols have been increased in the area as the investigation continues.
Camden firefighter who died after falling into icy Delaware River identified
Rescuers were called to Wiggins Waterfront Park in Camden, New Jersey, around 11 a.m. for a report of a person who fell into the river.
Family of Southwest Philadelphia man missing for more than a month desperate for answers
Police say they are working around the clock to piece together what happened to 48-year-old Dustin Ali.
A week later, snow and ice linger on Philadelphia's narrow streets as residents continue digging out
Nearly a week after a major snowstorm blanketed the city, many of Philadelphia's narrow streets remain clogged with snow and ice, leaving residents struggling to navigate tight spaces and dig out parking spots.
Community gathers to remember victims of deadly northeast Philadelphia jet crash one year later
NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) - It was a somber and emotional gathering in Northeast Philadelphia Saturday night as community members came together to mark one year since a deadly medical jet crash claimed eight lives.
Philadelphia woman finds car encased in ice after apparent pipe burst nearby
Tianna Graham said she shoveled out her car on the 1000 block of North Front Street on Monday after the winter storm. But the snow was the least of her worries.