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
Philadelphia man shot 21 times in case of mistaken identity; killer still at large
The family of James Marcus Taylor, or "Jay" as his friends knew him, say he was not one for the spotlight.
$20K reward offered for info on deadly 2009 home invasion in Philadelphia
A community activist who regularly fights for justice for others is seeking justice for his own family. He says his sister was killed during a home invasion.
Crime Fighters: Who killed Jasmond Welcome?
Police say the building there had been operating as an illegal speakeasy. Fifteen minutes later, police were called for reports of a "person with a gun".
Crime Fighters: Who killed Kenneth Jones?
On Thursday, February 17, 2022, 34-year-old Kenneth Jones was sitting in a black Hyundai Elantra along the 6000 block of Kingsessing Avenue. He was found shot shortly after.
Who killed Steven Peeples? $20,000 reward offered for info
The City of Philadelphia is offering up to $20,000 in reward money for the arrest and conviction of the person responsible.
Who killed Armand Hayes? $20,000 reward offered for info
The parents of 30-year-old Armand Hayes say he was a hard worker, a good father, and is missed by a large family.
Crime Fighters: Who killed Octavia Aaron?
Detectives hope surveillance video from the scene and a big reward will bring someone forward who has information.
Who killed Jimel Quann in Camden? $5,000 reward offered for info
Jimel Quann was with a group of people hanging around the intersection of the 200 block of Marlton Pike when he was shot dead.
Who killed Myles Fisher Handy? $20,000 reward offered for information
A conversation on a corner turned deadly for a young father. Now his family is hoping you can provide information to help find his killer.
Crime Fighters: Who killed Andrew Stengel?
A new billboard is up reminding people that a six-digit reward is being offered for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for killing Andrew Stengel.