Rick Williams
Rick also reports for Action News' weekly "Crimefighters" series. Before that, Rick co-anchored Action News Mornings, helping to create a dominant early morning program.
Rick arrived in Philadelphia in 1988 from WRAL-TV in Raleigh, North Carolina. Before that, he worked in Huntington, West Virginia and Washington D.C., where he also worked in radio and attended college at Howard University.
Although Rick was born in New York, he considers himself a true Philadelphian and has spent much of his time helping to uplift the community and inspire young people in their academic endeavors. He currently sits on the board of Philadelphia Futures, a non-profit organization that mentors college-bound Philadelphia students. He is also a board member of the Moorestown Theater Company, and has taken the stage in a few musical productions with his family and friends.
While Rick has covered a variety of big events and has interviewed various presidents, politicians and celebrities, one of his favorite assignments is hosting the 6abc Thanksgiving Day Parade alongside Cecily Tynan, which he has enjoyed every year since 2009.
Rick's Stories
Family seeks answers after man was gunned down in Frankford
A local family is looking for answers six months after their loved one was gunned down.
Family seeks answers 5 years after man was gunned down in Frankford
It's been more than five years since a man was gunned down in the prime of his life.
Suspect sought 6 years after man was gunned down in his East Mount Airy home
It has been more than 6 years since a man was found shot to death inside his home in Philadelphia.
Family seeks justice after man gunned down in Tacony
The 33-year-old was gunned down on Saturday, May 16th, 2026 just before 9:45 p.m. at the intersection of Torresdale and Longshore avenues in the city's Tacony section.
Search continues for gunman in 2022 deadly shooting
His family says he was not in a position to protect himself from danger.
Mother seeks justice four years after son was gunned down in Germantown
Four hours after Tealia Charles last saw her son, Christopher, he was shot multiple times.
Police continue to search for suspects in 2019 ATV chase, shooting
It has been nearly seven years since a high speed ATV chase through the streets of Philadelphia ended with a deadly double shooting.
Search continues for gunman in deadly mass shooting
Police need help solving a two year old murder case.
Police continue to search for suspect in shooting death of young man in West Philadelphia
The family of the victim, identified as Adrian Hardy, continues to struggle with his loss.
Mother seeks justice for teen son who was fatally shot in Germantown
It's been over five years since a teenager was fatally shot on the street in Germantown, and the case remains unsolved.