Leland Pinder
It was during a high school internship at a local news station in his hometown that Leland discovered his passion and the career he would pursue. After graduating college, Leland began his journey in broadcast journalism as an assignment editor in Charlotte at what was then known as News14 Carolina, now Spectrum News.
After two years behind the scenes, Leland was able to kick off his reporting career as a "one-man-band" in Eastern North Carolina, eventually taking on weekend anchor duties. Following that foundational and character-building journey, Leland went on to work as a morning anchor at WIS-TV in Columbia, South Carolina, then took as job evening anchor and reporter at WTVR in Richmond, Virginia
Leland is very excited to join the Action News family. He considers it a dream job and an incredible opportunity to work in such a vibrant and historic city with such esteemed broadcast television professionals.
Leland enjoys meeting people with unique backgrounds and experiences that he'd likely otherwise never encounter. Telling their stories is why he loves being a journalist. He is excited to learn more about the issues and stories important to Philadelphians and get to know the people of the Delaware Valley!
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Leland's Stories
Man shot by police in North Coventry Township: Source
Radio transmissions from North Coventry Police officers are providing more details about what led up to a police-involved shooting Monday evening in Chester County.
Justice Department sues Philadelphia over law regulating ICE operations
The Justice Department argues cities do not have the authority to regulate federal officers.
Alleged Wilmington Hospital shooter ID'd | What we know about victims in deadly workplace shooting
Here's what we know about Tuesday's deadly workplace shooting at Wilmington Hospital in Delaware.
'I knew he was gone': Family grieving after man killed in hit-and-run crash in Hunting Park
A sister and wife are sharing their grief after their loved one was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Philadelphia's Hunting Park section.
NJ police officer, farm co-owner charged in child sex abuse materials case
Authorities said 38-year-old Randy Pearce was arrested Friday. Court records allege the incidents occurred in late March, with the investigation beginning in mid-April.
Philadelphia police release images of suspects in killing of Penn State student
Philadelphia police have released surveillance video of suspects wanted in the fatal shooting of a Penn State student in South Philadelphia.
Man charged after alleged threats toward Catholic church in Marple Township
A potential tragedy was averted in Delaware County after police arrested a man accused of making threats against a Catholic church in Marple Township.
Philadelphia police response during Pride celebrations draws protest
Police said 15 arrests were made Sunday evening, mostly for disorderly conduct, with one for aggravated assault on an officer.
Driver convicted in stolen U-Haul chain-reaction crash that killed UDel grad student
Gordon Turner was driving a stolen U-Haul down Main Street in Newark when he hit and killed Marina Vasconcelos in April 2025.
Philadelphia heat wave prompts health warnings, outdoor adjustments
Philadelphia hit 92 degrees Friday, marking the second straight day in the 90s, with the hot weather expected to continue through the weekend.