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
Last-minute holiday shopping underway in Pa. and NJ
"It's like Super Bowl time for us right at the mall, so yes come prepared, come early, come with a plan," said Todd Putt, director of marketing for King of Prussia Mall.
Former Delaware bank teller accused of stealing $81K from customers' accounts
Investigators say the suspect stole $78,000 from one victim alone, and smaller amounts from two other victims, totaling $81,350.
Eagles fans feeling confident after 10th straight win
The Eagles have already clinched their spot in the playoffs, and they can clinch the NFC East on Sunday with a win over the Washington Commanders.
Crowds return to Dilworth Park following Friday's shooting
Crowds returned to Dilworth Park in Center City Philadelphia on Saturday following a shooting the day before that left three teens injured.
Eagles fans are thrilled about the win over the Steelers
The Eagles have now won their last 10 STRAIGHT games with Sunday's win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. That's the longest win streak in team history.
Blue Mountain is expecting a big crowd this weekend
It's expected to be a busy weekend for ski resorts as skiers and snowboarders head north to take advantage of the snow.
Video shows man who allegedly stabbed security guard at Philadelphia grocery store
Police have released surveillance video of a man who they say stabbed a security guard outside a Philadelphia grocery store earlier this week.
Philadelphia to begin twice-a-week trash pickup in effort to fight illegal dumping
A pilot program aimed at keeping Philadelphia neighborhoods clean has begun.
First-ever 'fan of the year' award given at Neumann-Southern football game
Vince Carpenter has been to every Neumann-Southern Thanksgiving game since he graduated more than 50 years ago. This year, the school established the "Vince Carpenter Fan of the Year" Award in his honor.
Crews work to repair 20-inch water main break in Northern Liberties
Crews are working to repair a water main break in the Northern Liberties section of the city.