Katie Katro
Through naturalization, Katie became an American citizen at 14 years old.
Katie speaks fluent Albanian and is very involved in the Albanian community in Northeast Philadelphia. Her diverse background led her to want to pursue a career in journalism to tell people's stories who need representation.
Katie grew up watching Action News to learn about American culture and traditions in her new hometown of Philadelphia.
Katie is a proud graduate of Abington High School (go Ghosts!) It was through Abington's strong communications program that she was able to dive into journalism, producing news pieces that she shot and edited for Abington's cable channel. During her senior year, she was editor-in-chief of her high school's paper, The Abingtonian, and was awarded the Congressional Award Gold Medal for doing more than 400 hours of community service.
Katie majored in journalism at Temple University, where she graduated with 15 competitive internships across New York City, Philadelphia and Washington D.C.
Immediately after graduation, Katie began working at 5NEWS in Fayetteville, Arkansas as a field reporter and fill-in anchor. Katie then worked as a reporter and fill-in anchor at WTIC in Hartford, Connecticut where she also served on the Communications Advisory Board for Manchester Community College, mentoring college students.
Katie loves giving back by helping student journalists get their foot in the door. In her free time, you can find Katie cooking Albanian dishes or watching the English Premiere (football not soccer). She is very interested in learning about other cultures, which is why she has visited more than 15 countries!
Katie is very active on social media and loves connecting with viewers there, where she develops and enterprises many stories.
Katie's Stories
South Philadelphia bakery temporarily closes its doors after old-world oven breaks
Phillip Faragalli says crews from the city have been working outside the bakery. In mid-February, he says he felt the whole building shake.
Former Girard College teacher, Boy Scout leader accused of sexually abusing child
The investigation began on January 25, 2024, when police were contacted about the possible sexual assault of a child.
Cancer patient dealing with family crisis among those displaced in Philadelphia rowhome collapse
Action News spoke with one resident who says this incident is extremely difficult to process.
'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.
Red light cameras installed at 2 intersections in Bensalem, Pa. to prevent crashes
Police say their goal is to add more cameras to other intersections that could benefit from this program in the future.
Double shooting leaves teen dead in Philadelphia; stray bullet nearly hits driver: police
According to Chief Inspector Scott Small, a stray bullet grazed a 55-year-old man's clothes as he was driving by the scene.
Aramark food service, retail workers at Wells Fargo Center vote to authorize strike if necessary
The Aramark food service and retail workers cast their ballots this weekend, saying they are prepared to strike if needed
Drexel falls to Texas 82-42 in first round of women's NCAA Tournament
No. 1 seed Texas beat No. 16 Drexel 82-42 on Friday in the first round of the women's NCAA Tournament.
Armored truck heist in Philadelphia leads to SWAT situation, shelter-in-place in suburban Ambler
It all started in Philadelphia when three people held up an armored truck driver in East Mount Airy, injuring the driver and taking his gun.
Massive fire destroys Village of Neshaminy Falls clubhouse in Montgomery Township, Pa.
Residents said the clubhouse was the hub of their community.