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
Philadelphia group busts unlicensed businesses, addresses blight | Exclusive look
The crackdown turned up vehicles reported stolen, illegal auto body shop and tow yards.
Remembering the colleagues we lost in the Chopper 6 crash one year ago
One year ago we lost two key contributors to the 6abc family after Chopper 6 crashed in a remote forest in New Jersey.
Drone expert weighs in on recent sightings across Philadelphia region
The former FBI special agent commends people being more aware of what is in the skies above them, but he stresses there needs to be better education moving forward about drones.
South Jersey woman victim of AI-generated porn | Investigation
Alyssa Rosa said she learned of the pornographic images with her likeness after a woman contacted her on social media.
Families allege doula agency left them without care | Investigation
Deputy Attorney Molly Pohlhaus, with the Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office, also received complaints. Her office has now filed a civil complaint against Sierra Mahoney.
Teens wanted in random attacks surrender to Philadelphia police
In all of the attacks, investigators say the victims were approached from behind and brutally assaulted by seven juveniles.
Action News Investigation: Testing online weight loss medications for potency | Here's what we found
New weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound are surging in popularity, but how potent are they? Action News investigates.
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.