Erin O'Hearn
Among the highlights of her time with 6ABC was traveling to Egypt to prepare for the King Tut exhibit at the Franklin Institute. She also visited Los Angeles several times to cover the lighter side of news with updates on Dancing with the Stars and other ABC shows. In 2016, Erin was the only on-air journalist to go live from St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, as Pope Francis delivered a mass and was serenaded before his departure from Philadelphia.
Before arriving in the city of Brotherly Love, she worked for 6abc's sister station, WTVD, the ABC-owned station in Durham, North Carolina. There, she covered everything from breaking news to UNC pep rallies, to hurricanes ripping through the Tar Heel State.
Erin also has a strong background covering politics, as she began her broadcasting career at Capital News 9 in her hometown of Albany, New York. Before diving into news, Erin spent time producing episodes of an MTV documentary called True Life. While working for MTV, Erin spent most of her time in New York City, but also traveled all over the country, following teens and young adults as they grappled with issues like bipolar disorder and drug addiction.
Erin graduated from Cornell University with a Bachelor of Science. She was a member of Pi Beta Phi Sorority and the Ivory Tower Honor Society. Erin serves on the board of Montgomery Child Advocacy Project. She also donates her time to the foundation, Help Us Adopt. Erin enjoys yoga, running and traveling, but her true joy comes from spending time with her husband and three amazing children who love playing soccer, lacrosse and basketball and cheering on the Philadelphia 76ers and the Eagles.
Erin's Stories
M. Night Shyamalan's crew donates more than $300k to film in CHOP doctor's Center City home for TV series "Servant"
CHOP has received a $300,000 donation, and it's all because the home of a local couple is being used to film a TV series from M. Night Shyamalan.
Local dance company aims to help young dancers in underserved neighborhoods
A local dance company is on a mission to change the perception of what it means to be a 'traditional' ballet dancer.
King of Prussia Restaurant Week features ten days of dining and shopping deals for a good cause
King of Prussia Restaurant Week kicks off Sunday and includes ten days of wining, outdoor dining, music and shopping, all for a good cause.
Growing debate inside Pa. Supreme Court to allow comfort dogs for witnesses
There is a unique case in front of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, and it involves a human's best friend in the courtroom.
Dog found in Indiana brought to Philly, reunited with owner
There is no doubt that many found a lot of Hershey's candy during their hunts on Easter weekend. But a dog named 'Hershey,' was found by a local woman on the side of I-80 near the state of Indiana.
Bensalem company donates hundreds of clear safety barriers to local schools
Bensalem-based Airline Hydraulics Corporation has donated more than $100,000 worth of clear safety barriers to various local schools, including the Philadelphia School District.
DJ Jazzy Jeff will wrap up Live-in Drive-in series with special guest
On Labor Day, Citizens Bank Park will wrap up its Live-in Drive-in series with a big comedy bash. The ballpark has hosted a variety of socially distanced events for a few weeks now and this weekend's lineup features two special guests.
After young mom killed in hit-and-run, Cobbs Creek community calls for change
Residents along Cobbs Creek Parkway say they have been demanding significant safety changes for far too long.
Pandemic brings unique struggles to parents of children with special needs
When you're a parent of a special needs child, you work hard to get them the appropriate assistance - whether that is a therapist, an individualized education program, or simply a tutor to assist with learning disabilities.
Person of interest wanted after 2 arsons in Delaware
While investigators are still connecting the dots between two Newark, Delaware arsons, authorities are hoping a $5,000 reward will help find the person responsible.