Nydia Han
Nydia is an Emmy award-winning journalist, committed to getting real results for our Action News viewers. She is dedicated to exposing scams, protecting consumers, and encouraging businesses and agencies to do the right thing. In her work related to #ThisIsAmerica, Nydia hopes to inspire all of us to get to know each other's unique American stories, check our own biases, and act as positive agents of change and unity in our communities. Nydia also covers general news as an Action News anchor and has traveled frequently to cover national stories.
Prior to joining Action News in October of 2002, Nydia worked for KTRK-TV, the ABC station in Houston, Texas, and KOCO-TV in Oklahoma City. Nydia started her career as a reporter at KIFI-TV in Pocatello, Idaho.
Nydia is dedicated to helping our community in a myriad of ways. She is on the community advisory board for the Asian American Women's Coalition and volunteers her time for a number of other organizations. She is especially passionate about raising awareness and desperately needed funds for lung cancer research after the passing of her mother in 2009. Nydia also enjoys mentoring aspiring journalists.
Nydia received a Bachelor of Science in Journalism with a focus on International Studies from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University. Fluent in Korean, Nydia also graduated from a program at Yonsei University in Seoul, Korea.
Nydia is a mom to two young children, a wife and a friend. She enjoys good food, good wine, and most of all, a good laugh.
Nydia's Stories
South Jersey salon owner in dispute with township over statues, one which honors a cancer patient
Martino Cartier's 8-acre property in Sewell, Gloucester County, includes a zoo, sculpture garden, and hair salon. Every inch is designed to help those impacted by cancer.
Is wildfire smoke impacting your air quality? Here's what to do now
Even if you don't live near an active fire, there's a good chance you can see and feel the effects of smoke and dust pollution outside and inside your home.
Update on bizarre PECO billing issue and how it's being handled
PECO is asking our viewers to keep in mind it sends 1.7 million bills each month. It also says it is taking new measures to help affected consumers.
Complaints on the rise over customer service at Social Security Administration
For the 67 million Americans receiving Social Security benefits, the annual Cost of Living Adjustment affects their bottom line.
Consumer Reports: Best espresso machines for coffee lovers
There are many pro-style machines, but can any deliver authentic coffee shop flavor? Consumer Reports brews up some buying advice.
Holiday shopping trends, deals to maximize your savings
Black Friday is only weeks away. We have retail expectations for the season and how consumers can maximize their dollars.
How to plan a meaningful funeral without the financial woes
Have an honest conversation with your loved ones. It's something that we don't want to talk about, but you want to be ready to honor them the way they want to be honored.
Montgomery County native studying in Germany takes last-minute flight to vote in Pennsylvania
Her ballot did reach Pennsylvania and even cleared customs in Philadelphia, but for some unknown reason, it was returned to Germany.
If you encounter problems on Election Day, here's what to do next
If you do encounter an issue at the polls -- such as a poll worker being unable to find your name or being told you need to vote elsewhere and you can't -- there are ways to get help.
Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival kicks off Thursday
The 10-day Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival, known as PAAFF, begins Thursday and it all kicks off with a new film, starring Margaret Cho.