Brian Taff
Since arriving at 6abc, Brian's reporting assignments have taken him to every corner of the Tri-State area, and around the world. When the massive BP oil spill threatened the coast of the southern United States, Brian travelled to Florida and Alabama to show viewers the stunning images. When the Catholic Church began the process of electing a new Pope, Brian spent weeks in Rome, Italy to bring Action News inside the age-old traditions of the Vatican. When President Obama saw his first term bogged down by souring polls, Brian was invited to the White House for an exclusive conversation with the President in the historic Cabinet Room. He also brought his passion for politics on the road, as he covered every Presidential and Vice Presidential Debate of the 2012 election cycle. Among numerous others, his assignments have also taken him flying - at speeds higher than 700mph and forces greater than 9Gs - with the US Air Force Thunderbirds, and to the race-track to test drive cars with the experts at Consumer Reports.
Prior to arriving at Action News, Brian served as anchor and editor of Capital Tonight, a nightly news and interview show seen all across upstate New York. In that role, Brian covered news of statewide significance, and conducted live, long-form interviews with every major politician and newsmaker in New York State, winning the Associated Press Award for "Best Interview" two consecutive years. Under Brian's watch, the show he created as a once-weekly, half-hour program seen in Albany, expanded to a nightly, hour-long program syndicated live in 9 of New York's 10 television markets - often not simply covering headlines, but generating them. As anchor of Capital Tonight, Brian broadcast live from all across the country, including from the National Political Conventions in 2004, and 2008.
Prior to hosting Capital Tonight, Brian served as weekend anchor and reporter at Capital News 9 in Albany, New York. He began his career in broadcast journalism at WVII-TV in Bangor, Maine. A graduate of Boston College, he is proud to be a part of the Action News family covering the day to day events of the Delaware Valley, where much of his family has long called home.
When not at work, Brian enjoys spending time on the water. When Mother Nature makes boating along the Jersey Shore impossible, he can be found skiing or hiking, or simply enjoying life outdoors with his family!
Brian's Stories
Mayor Cherelle Parker endorses Sharif Street
Host Brian Taff and the Panel discussed local reaction to President Trump's war-of-words with Pope Leo XIV, Mayor Cherelle Parker endorsing State Senator Sharif Street for the 3rd Congressional race and newly registered voters in Pennsylvania choosing no party affiliation.
Mayor Parker's 7 Billion Dollar Budget
Host Brian Taff and the Panel discussed Mayor Cherelle Parker's budget, the Philadelphia School District budget cuts, the 3rd Congressional Race update and the Bill Gates backed TerraPower nuclear science building coming to South Philly.
Report card for the City's snow removal effort?
This Sunday, Host Brian Taff and the Panel will speak about the possibility of Federal ICE agents coming to Philadelphia, Senator John Fetterman's stance on DHS funding, and Governor Shapiro's ambition to run for President, as he debuts his new book.
EXCLUSIVE: Governor Josh Shapiro talks with Brian Taff
EXCLUSIVE: Host Brian Taff sits down with Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro for a long-ranging interview on many pressing topics including the PA Budget impasse, the Federal Government shutdown, SEPTA and the tone and temperature of the Commonwealth an
FULL INTERVIEW: Brian Taff goes 1-on-1 with Gov. Josh Shapiro
FULL INTERVIEW: Brian Taff sits down with Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro for a long-ranging interview on many pressing topics.
The local impact of the Federal Shutdown
Host Brian Taff and the Panelists looked at the politics that caused the Federal Government Shutdown
Philadelphia City Council President Kenyatta Johnson
Host Brian Taff interviewed Philadelphia City Council President Kenyatta Johnson about SEPTA, violence numbers dropping in the city, future plans for 2026 and his 'resilience' in the public eye.
INSIDE STORY: August 17, 2025
Brian Taff hosts as our panel of Insiders talk about the SEPTA Standoff. If things stay on the current track, public transit across the region is about to undergo fundamental change. The budget shortfall and resulting debate over finances lays bare the
The Impact of the 'No Kings' Protest in Philadelphia
Host Brian Taff and the Panel discussed the massive turn out for the 'No Kings' Protest in Philadelphia and what that signals to the current administration.
Inside Story June 15, 2025 ICE immigration raids
With images of ICE agents chasing farm workers through fields, scooping up non-citizens from hardware store parking lots and outside schools, Brian Taff and the panel of insiders enter the intense debate over the ICE immigration raids.