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
Police search for suspected vehicle arsonist in Manayunk
Multiple vehicle fires at one Manayunk parking lot are under investigation. On Sunday, officials say those fires were set intentionally.
Crowds gather to hear final Wanamaker Organ recitals inside Macy's in Center City
This marks the final weekend of operation for the Macys at the iconic Wanamaker Building in Center City. All day long hundreds of people gathered to listen to the historic organ one last time.
Trump expected to attend NCAA Wrestling Championships in Philadelphia
Michael Sulkes, the general manager of the Wells Fargo Center, said there are around 100,000 visitors from around the country.
Crowds gathered to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Philadelphia
Over the weekend, the city was lit up in green, highlighting Irish culture during the St. Patrick's Day parade, which is one of the oldest parades in the country.
St. Patrick's Day weekend celebrations in Philadelphia
CENTER CITY (WPVI) - - Lots of folks are celebrating Saint Patrick, the foremost patron saint of the land with their best green, orange and white attire. Needless to say, the bars are packed and the music has been loud.
2 accused of stealing from purses at Conshohocken, Pa. restaurant
Police in Conshohocken have arrested a pair wanted for stealing wallets from women who were enjoying meals at restaurants.
Card skimming device found at grocery store in Pennsauken, NJ
PENNSAUKEN, NJ (WPVI) - - Scammers were up to no good in South Jersey. A credit card skimming device was found at a grocery store in Pennsauken. And it turns out it had been there for four days before being spotted. Now authorities are warning anyone who
Nancy Kerrigan speaks at benefit for skating community members who died in a plane crash
It's been nearly six weeks since a Black Hawk Helicopter collided with an American Airlines commercial flight in Washington DC. 67 people lost their lives that night. The majority of the victims were prominent figure skaters and t
Teen on moped struck by hit-and-run driver in Port Richmond
A teenage boy was struck while riding a moped in Port Richmond. As it turns out, he's not the first family member to be the victim of a hit-and-run.
Community shows support for New Jersey business owners detained by ICE
A large group gathered in South Jersey Saturday afternoon in a show of support for a local family detained by immigration agents this week.