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
Father of 5 gunned down in Philadelphia nearly a decade ago; family seeks answers
The 29-year-old father of five was shot and killed after getting his haircut, the family said.
Family seeks justice for young father of 3 killed in Philadelphia years ago
On October 22, 2022, the 26-year-old was at the intersection of Clearfield and 15th streets in North Philadelphia.
Man gunned down outside Philadelphia corner store months ago; family seeks answers
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.
SEPTA driver gunned down outside his home 6 years ago; killer still sought
The City of Philadelphia is offering up to $20,000 in reward money and the TWU Local 234 is offering $5,000 for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible.
Mother seeks justice 4 years after man shot, killed in his car in Kensington
When officers arrived, they found the 26-year-old shot inside his car. He was taken to the hospital, where he later died.
Suspect wanted after man gunned down outside mini-market in Philadelphia last year
Authorities say 27-year-old Daniel Brown is wanted for Neal Isaiah Moore's murder.
Father shot dead while waiting for bus to work in Hunting Park; daughter pleas for help
"I just feel like my dad's story is just like something that has been swept under the rug like he's just become another cold case," said LaToya Scott, who lost her father to gun violence.
Young man gunned down outside Kensington corner store years ago; family seeks justice
Stacy Moon said her son, 20-year-old Corey Hayes-Williams, struggled in life.
Man gunned down years ago in Philadelphia in possible case of mistaken identity
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 gunned down months ago outside girlfriend's home in Philadelphia
The 25-year-old plumber lived in Delaware but on the night of May 30, he was in Philadelphia.