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
Man shot, killed while hanging out with friends in Philadelphia years ago; father seeks answers
Judson Campfield describes his son, Jayvonne, as always making people laugh.
Man fatally shot, robbed in Chester County alley; family seeks answers
The Citizens Crime Commission is administering a $1,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible.
Budding hairdresser shot to death in Philadelphia years ago; mother seeks justice
Surveillance video from the area shows a white 2016 to 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo drive up to Ahmad Morales.
Man gunned down 3 years ago while filming music video in Philadelphia; family seeks justice
The City of Philadelphia is offering up to $20,000 in reward money for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible.
Man shot, killed on Halloween 2 years ago while cleaning out Philadelphia home
Joyce Ann Mayers said her son, Matthew Thomas, was into art and cooking.
Wellness check ends with woman found stabbed to death in Philadelphia home
The City of Philadelphia is offering up to $20,000 in reward money for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible.
$25,000 reward offered to find vandal who targeted Holocaust memorial in Philadelphia
David Adelman, a developer, is offering a $25,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible.
Man gunned down, killed outside girlfriend's house in Philadelphia; mother seeks answers years later
Corey Holbrook's mother didn't want to give her name but wanted to impress on others just what a special person her son was.
Suspect still sought years after fatally shooting Philadelphia man in broad daylight
Detectives said they have no surveillance video from the area, no witnesses, and no motive for the shooting of the 20-year-old.
14-year-old gunned down on SEPTA platform in Philadelphia; shooter still sought
The shooter fled the scene, but not before surveillance video captured images of him.