Chad Pradelli
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
Residents raise safety concerns as Philadelphia faces yearslong backlog in tree maintenance
Residents on the 1400 block of Jefferson Street in the city's Brewerytown section say they have experienced multiple incidents involving falling trees and limbs.
South Jersey man linked to more timeshare exit complaints | Action News Investigation
When a Pennsylvania couple tried to get out of their timeshare, they say they ended up chasing answers and a missing refund.
Expert strategies for getting out of a timeshare on your own
Getting out of a timeshare can be difficult, but industry advocates say owners often have options that do not require hiring a third-party exit company.
AirTag used to track stolen Honda linked to VIN swapping scheme
A South Philadelphia woman says an Apple AirTag helped her locate her stolen Honda Accord in South Jersey - only for police to initially insist the vehicle wasn't hers.
South Jersey realtor warns of TikTok rental scam using cloned property listings
According to real estate agents interviewed by Action News, scammers are copying legitimate rental listings, including photographs and videos, and reposting them on TikTok at deeply discounted prices.
Port of Philadelphia explores electric boats for ship guidance and port operations
Electric pilot boats are being considered for use at the Port of Philadelphia as officials evaluate new technology that supporters say could reduce emissions, lower operating costs and cut noise on the water.
Child loses thousands in savings after bank transfer confusion | Action News Investigation
A South Jersey family says their 7‑year‑old son's savings account inexplicably vanished, leaving them scrambling for answers.
City of Philadelphia accused of delaying retirement payments | Investigation
Retirees say the city's delays have turned what should be a financial cushion into a financial strain.
4 suspects sought for after-prom party shooting in Spring Garden that left innocent bystander dead
Philadelphia police are looking to identify four suspects wanted in connection with a shooting in the city's Spring Garden section that killed one person and injured four others.
Action News investigation into crash leads to Philadelphia police internal affairs probe
Police allegedly damaged a legally parked car while pursuing a suspected car thief. But after damaging the vehicle, officers never returned to inform the vehicle owner.