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
Group of juveniles wanted in series of random Philadelphia attacks
In all of the attacks, investigators say the victims were approached from behind and brutally assaulted.
Names released of 3 people killed in West Oak Lane murder-suicide
According to police, a 77-year-old man and a 76-year-old woman were returning from the store with groceries when their neighbor shot them.
Big Rusty wildfire 100% contained after blaze burns 40 acres in Hainesport, New Jersey
The wildfire in Hainesport, Burlington County, is now 100% contained after burning 40 acres amid New Jersey drought.
'He was so bubbly': Sister opens up about bicyclist killed in Philadelphia hit-and-run crash
A woman identified the victim as her brother, 28-year-old Dominique Jones. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Officer shot in Pottstown, Pa. while responding to domestic violence call: DA
A lieutenant at the scene says that officers were called for a disturbance.
First responders rescue truck driver trapped under school bus after Montco crash
Chopper 6 was overhead as the emergency crews worked to rescue the truck driver who was wedged under the school bus.
Pennsylvania to conduct statewide recount in Senate race between Casey, McCormick
Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt said vote totals fall within the one-half of 1 percent margin, which triggers a mandatory recount under state law.
16 apartment units destroyed in Pine Hill, NJ fire; 5 cops and 1 firefighter injured
Chopper 6 was overhead just after 6:30 p.m. as flames raged out of control from an apartment building.
Surveillance images show suspect, car involved in fatal hit-and-run on City Avenue
A woman in a wheelchair has died after being struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run on City Avenue in Bala Cynwyd.
SEPTA contract talks continue as strike looms in Philadelphia
SEPTA bus, trolley and subway operators in Philadelphia have been working without a contract since last Thursday.