David Murphy
David came to WPVI-TV in 1990, as a general assignment reporter. Prior to joining Action News, David was a reporter with WJZ-TV, Baltimore, Maryland, WMAR-TV, Baltimore, Maryland, WNEP-TV Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, Pennsylvania, and with WFMZ-TV in Allentown, Pennsylvania. David was honored with several United Press International Awards for reporting while in Allentown, Pennsylvania. David is also a graduate of Temple University, Philadelphia, where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications. In 1984, he was the first Temple University student to win a national scholarship from the Radio-Television News Directors Association.
As a weather reporter, David has covered hurricanes in North Carolina and Louisiana, as well as a major tornado outbreak in Oklahoma, and has produced Action News feature reports on numerous aspects of local Delaware Valley weather. Memorable news assignments include the Oklahoma City Federal Building bombing and the attacks against the World Trade Center in 1993 and 2001.
David and his wife, Barbara, have 3 children and reside in suburban Philadelphia. He enjoys traveling with his family. David is involved with several local charities including annual fundraising efforts for the Parkinson Council and the Delaware County Regional Cancer Center. David is also a long-time Phillies fan and can often be spotted with his children and friends at the ballpark.
David's Stories
Air Quality Alert: Western wildfires bring smoke into Philadelphia region
Air Quality Alert: Smoke from the western wildfires is causing hazy conditions which can be dangerous.
Election Day forecast: Grab a coat if you're heading out to the polls
Election Day may be on the chilly side, but it will be dry for voters heading to the polls across the Delaware Valley on Tuesday.
NFL Week 5 betting odds, predictions and how to watch Jets-Eagles
The Action News team's Ducis Rodgers and David Murphy pick the winners of the three biggest games in the NFL.
Shelter Me: Checking in on BeeJay, Philly's 26-pound viral cat
The local shelter cat took the internet by storm, crashing Morris Animal Refuge's websites with thousands of retweets, likes and applications to take him in.
Phillies, PSPCA team up for 2019 Puppapalooza
Meet player Scott Kingery, mingle with the Philly Fanatic himself, and of course, meet adoptable puppies.
What will the weather be like this weekend?
Action News meteorologist David Murphy has your quick glance at this weekend's weather.
Festivals and New Hope Pride among things to do this weekend
New Hope kicks off the celebration of Pride. Plus, festivals in the Italian Market and Peddler's Village and local sports teams in action.
Shelter Me: South Jersey Horse Rescue
South Jersey Horse Rescue is teaming up with other equine rescues in the region to help get the Safe Act passed.
Shelter Me: Faithful Friends
At Faithful Friends in Wilmington, Delaware Harvey the dog is now known as Harvey the hero.
Shelter Me: Morris Animal Refuge
The Morris Animal Refuge is breaking out the big top for their biggest fundraiser of the year.