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
Ticket dispute prompts Philadelphia Parking Authority to revise review process | Investigation
According to the family, four license plates that did not belong to them had somehow been linked to Dillon Dwyer, with violations dating back years.
2 persons of interest sought after Falls Bridge in Philadelphia vandalized with graffiti
Philadelphia taxpayers are footing the bill for a costly cleanup after someone vandalized the Falls Bridge with graffiti.
Philadelphia police implement drone countermeasures ahead of major summer events
Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel says drones represent a growing domestic terrorism threat, prompting new countermeasures as the city prepares for major summer events.
Target of Action News Investigation Agrees to settlement with Pennsylvania attorney general
The target of an Action News Investigation in 2022 has agreed to a settlement with the Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office.
'Gold bar' scam cost Radnor seniors more than $3 million: Police | Investigation
The criminals work by contacting their victims online or by phone, claiming to be government workers.
Experts warn kids being groomed to hack: 'It is easy money even though it is dirty'
The FBI has a warning about a growing concern in the digital underground: youth cyber-crime.
1 killed, 2 presumed dead after parking garage collapse in the Grays Ferry section of Philadelphia
City officials said demolition of the collapsed structure is expected to begin sometime Friday.
Alleged Salem police sex scandal leads to sexual assault charges | Investigation
The Action News Investigative Team reviewed videos that appear to show two Salem City police officers performing sex acts in the police station and a police cruiser.
92-year-old at center of tax lien fight dies as sheriff enforces eviction
Gloria Gaynor had lived in the home for decades. Her daughter, Jackie Davis, said she believed the house would one day be passed down to her family.
Emergency alert sent as police move to shut down unpermitted event in Bridgeport, NJ
A music and car event caught officials and police by surprise on Sunday in Bridgeport, Gloucester County.