Chad Pradelli
Chad Pradelli is an Investigative Reporter, whose wide knowledge of various issues has led him to cover some of the most memorable stories for Action News. In 2004, Chad covered the impact of Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath. He also reported on the tragic Sandy Hook school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut, the Jerry Sandusky trial, and has broken numerous stories in the Philadelphia market.

Chad joined Action News in 2004 from KFSN in Fresno. There, he was the Consumer Investigator/Fill-in Anchor. Prior to joining the ABC family, Chad worked in Palm Springs as a Weekend Weather Anchor/Reporter.

Chad holds a Master's Degree from the Newhouse School of Communications at Syracuse University. He received his Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from Regis University in Denver.

Chad is happy to be back in Pennsylvania. He was born in Pittsburgh, and enjoys calling the Delaware Valley home. In his spare time, Chad enjoys spending time with his wife and two children, golf, football and politics.

Chad's Stories
Former Eagles running back charged with fraud tied to COVID-19 relief programs
Federal prosecutors say former Eagles running back Wendell Smallwood went from scoring touchdowns to scoring fraudulent COVID-19 relief loans.
Action News uncovers potentially alarming number of unlicensed child care providers
Earlier this year, a Northeast Philadelphia woman was charged after allegedly leaving children in car seats without food or water.
Alleged prowler accused of looking into Villanova student's window arrested by police
Women living at The Villas in Bryn Mawr have been on edge since the weekend when a Ring camera caught the suspect looking into the apartment window of a Villanova student, according to police.
Making sure your ballot is counted on Election Day in Philadelphia
What you need to know to make sure your ballot is counted on Election Day.
1 in 5 polling places have closed over last decade: Investigation
Over the past decade, Salem City has lost half its polling locations. It went from four to two. Janice Root said many voters were never notified.
Go inside the Philadelphia warehouse that will process mail-in ballots on Election Day
Mail-in ballots are brought to the election warehouse in Northeast Philadelphia. They're then sorted by ward and division and stored under lock and key.
Scammers turning hopeful romantics into unwitting money mules | Investigation
"She told my brother a sob story': Annette said her 70-year-old brother got linked up with the criminals on LinkedIn in August 2022.
Philadelphia man says he was billed for crime he didn't commit | Investigation
Matt Howdershell says a Lower Makefield police officer called and said his Mazda was impounded as evidence after allegedly being used in some crimes.
What to do if your mail-in ballot envelope was sealed shut in Philadelphia
Officials said humidity and exposure to water may have pre-sealed some return envelopes that were sent out in the city and across the state.
Investigation: Imposter rideshare drivers are an increasing problem, PPA warns
Authorities warn the issue is only expected to get worse with the Phillies in the playoffs.