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
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.
Police seek assistance solving 2021 murder of man in North Philadelphia
Edward Glover was shot and killed along the 1500 block of North 18th Street in North Philadelphia back on February 16th, 2021.
Police still seek answers in 2022 fatal shooting in Frankford
Detectives in Philadelphia say a deadly shooting in the Frankford section of the city may have been a case of mistaken identity.
Family seeks closure after man was shot, killed in East Mount Airy cold case
Family looks for answers in cold case
2026 6abc Philly Proud Community Leader Awards: Celebrating Black History Month
Join Rick Williams, Sharrie Williams and many others for the 2026 6abc Philly Proud Community Leader Awards: Celebrating Black History Month. This year's Honorees embody the theme of "serving our most vulnerable".
Police seek tips in 10 year old fatal Germantown shooting
It's been ten years since a man was gunned down in broad daylight in the city's Germantown section.
Family seeks answers after woman fatally shot in Strawberry Mansion
It's been months since a woman was fatally shot, with police saying she was not the intended target.
Family still seeks answers after man gunned down in Kensington
A family from Philadelphia is still seeking answers after the death of their loved one.
Police still seeking information in death of elderly woman in Bucks County
Police in Hilltown Township, Bucks County remain baffled about the case of Anne Turner.