Katherine Scott
As a general assignment reporter, she has covered a wide variety of major breaking news stories in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware, including the fatal duck boat crash on the Delaware River in 2010, the deadly Center City building collapse in 2013, the aftermath of the 2015 Amtrak train derailment in Port Richmond, and the riot at Delaware's maximum security prison in 2017 that claimed the life of a corrections officer.
She was on Ben Franklin Parkway when Pope Francis celebrated Mass from the Art Museum and was there for the Democratic National Convention in 2016.
Katherine has followed many high-profile court cases, sitting in trials for Bill Cosby, former Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane, disgraced Philadelphia District Attorney Seth Williams, and former Pennsylvania Congressman Chaka Fattah.
If there's wild weather, Katherine will cover it, including nor'easters, blizzards, and Superstorm Sandy in 2012.
She also loves telling stories about all of the wonderful things happening in our local schools and community centers.
Before arriving in Philadelphia, Katherine was an anchor and reporter for News 12 The Bronx and Brooklyn, worked at the Athens Olympics, and was an NBC Page.
A New Jersey native, Katherine graduated from Harvard University with a B.A. in Anthropology. At Harvard, Katherine was the captain of the Varsity Field Hockey team.
Katherine and her husband are the proud parents of three beautiful children.
Katherine's Stories
Man accused of attempting to rape woman, then kidnap her from grocery store parking lot
A man has been arrested for allegedly trying to rape a woman, then kidnap her from the parking lot of a grocery store in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
2 arrested after carjacking, police chase ends with crash in Philadelphia; 1 still sought
The suspects led officers into Montgomery County and then onto I-76 before they were arrested in Philadelphia.
Wawa celebrates 60th anniversary with free coffee Tuesday | What you need to know
There's nothing like a cup of coffee to start your day, especially when you can get it for free!
Local Muslim leaders condemn violence after shooting at Philadelphia Eid al-Fitr event
Philadelphia police identified one suspect arrested on Wednesday after gunfire erupted in a park where an Eid al-Fitr event, to mark the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, was taking place.
3 shot as 2 rival groups exchange gunfire at Eid al-Fitr event in Philly, marking end of Ramadan
Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel said two factions inside the park exchanged gunfire, and some 30 shots were fired.
New surveillance video shows moments leading up to deadly gun battle at Fairmount gas station
Police say a security guard, who was working at the gas station, exchanged gunfire with a 39-year-old man.
How to know if you have eye damage from eclipse: Symptoms of solar eclipse damage
Looking at the sun without properly made eclipse glasses can result in severe eye injury, from temporary vision impairment to permanent blindness.
'The Rock' trolls Eagles fans after arriving late to WrestleMania fan event
While the city is showing the wrestlers Brotherly Love, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson was getting booed on center stage Thursday at the WrestleMania 40 fan event at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
I-95N reopens in Chester after chase involving stolen police SUV, police-involved shooting
I-95N has reopened near the Commodore Barry Bridge after a chase involving a stolen police SUV and police-involved shooting.
Conrail bridge repairs in Port Richmond could be completed by weekend; I-95 NB remains closed
According to PennDOT, northbound I-95 will be closed and detoured approaching the Betsy Ross Bridge/Aramingo Avenue Interchange while repairs are made.