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
Four brothers were in car that went off I-95 in Port Richmond; 2 dead
The view from Chopper 6 shows a break in the guardrail where the vehicle plunged about 20 to 30 feet.
Suspects wanted after skimming devices found in Montgomery County
Police said extra security steps you can use in your routine to protect yourself include tapping to pay, paying with cash, or covering your PIN as you enter it.
Man shot by police after carrying rifle around Point Breeze neighborhood
A male suspect was wounded in a police-involved shooting on Wednesday morning in the Point Breeze section of Philadelphia.
Shots fired after failed robbery at smoke shop in Delaware County
Surveillance video captured the moments when the gunman opened fire. Police said two bullets from a pistol pierced the front window and a door inside.
2 men sought for assault inside Planet Fitness locker room in South Philadelphia
Police are searching for two men accused of attacking someone inside the locker room of a Planet Fitness in South Philadelphia.
5 charged after off-duty officer beaten in unprovoked attack on Jersey shore boardwalk: Police
Authorities say the off-duty officer was running on the boardwalk when he was brutally assaulted.
Brush fire causes delays on Rt. 422 eastbound in Lower Providence Twp.
Chopper 6 was overhead as eastbound traffic was halted due to smoke blowing onto the highway.
Gloucester County wildfire 100% contained after burning 191 acres, officials say
The Scotland Run Wildfire in Gloucester County, New Jersey, is now 100% contained, fire officials told Action News Thursday morning.
Bucks County residents say important questions remain unanswered following pipeline leak
The leak was confirmed at the end of January, but residents say they suspected it as far back as 2023, originating in the Mt. Eyre community
Warmer weather will bring more road work, PennDOT says
Altogether, PennDOT has around 160 projects planned for 2025 in the region, according to spokeswoman Robyn Briggs.