Briana Smith
Before moving to the Steel City, Briana was uncovering the truth in New York State. She was a reporter and fill-in anchor for Spectrum News in Syracuse and Binghamton. Briana has covered a multitude of topics ranging from politics to crime to the New York State Fair. Briana loves to focus on stories involving veterans, youth and recovery.
If Briana isn't reporting in the field or behind the desk, you can find her volunteering, exercising, traveling, or spending time with family and friends.
Briana is excited to join the 6abc family and connect with the Philadelphia community.
Briana's Stories
Trump works fry station, holds drive-thru news conference at Bucks County McDonald's
The visit came as he's tried to counter Democratic nominee Kamala Harris' accounts on the campaign of working at the fast-food chain while in college, an experience that Trump has claimed - without offering evidence - never happened.
7 shot, including teen, following dispute at social media party in North Philadelphia: Police
A 16-year-old girl is in critical condition after being shot in the chest. The other six victims, who range in age from 20 to 30, are all in stable condition.
Philadelphians suspect new Love Park art installation is viral 'portal'
The "portals" are technology-based art sculptures in public spaces that connect to other sculptures internationally providing a real-time, unfiltered livestream 24/7.
Stray bullet grazes man's head during Southwest Philadelphia shootout: Police
Police believe the bullet was fired from about 300 feet away-detectives located at least 16 bullet casings on the ground.
Exclusive: Wife of fallen Philadelphia police sergeant remembers his 'heart of gold'
"The world lost a good man. He has a heart of gold," said Jazmin Hernandez. "It hurts me because I know I'm never going to find someone like Jaime again."
'Be cautious, be vigilant': Warning issued after series of thefts at Valley Forge National Park
Action News spoke to park visitors on Monday afternoon. One of them said someone broke into his Honda minivan.
3 nurses injured in hit-and-run outside of Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
Three nurses were injured when a driver fled Penn Presbyterian Medical Center after dropping off a shooting victim.
'It's bittersweet': Hundreds say goodbye to Gillian's Wonderland Pier on its last day
City leaders say the owner of the property has less than six months to decide what's next for the area. Many are holding out hope that the amusement park will reopen in some capacity and are encouraging the owner to revamp it.
Jewish faithful gather in Center City to celebrate Yom Kippur
The Jewish faithful gathered in Congregation Mikveh Israel in Center City on Friday at sundown to celebrate Yom Kippur.
Police chase in Delaware County, Pa. ends in deadly multi-vehicle crash
A suspect is dead after a pursuit involving a stolen vehicle ended in a multi-vehicle crash in Delaware County.