Walter Perez
Walter Perez joined 6abc as an anchor and general assignment reporter for Action News in September of 2003. He currently anchors Action News' weekend evening shows. Walter came to WPVI-TV from WNBC in New York, where he was a reporter and weekend morning anchor. Prior to that, he worked as an anchor/reporter at WPLG in Miami and at News 12 New Jersey.

Walter also has radio experience, co-hosting the highest-rated radio talk show in Central New Jersey on WCTC News-Talk Radio 1450AM, and was color commentator for the Princeton Football Radio Network in New Jersey for 5 years.

Walter has numerous broadcast honors, including an Edward R. Murrow award for spot news coverage, a New York City Press Club award, a New York State Broadcasters award, and two New Jersey Associated Press awards.

A political science graduate from Duke University, Walter, and his wife, reside in Monmouth Junction, New Jersey with their two sons.

Walter's Stories
2 family dogs rescued from house fire in Towamencin Twp., Montgomery County
Investigators are working to determine the cause of a fast-moving fire that heavily damaged a home, leaving a family of four displaced.
Mosque damaged after arson attack in Northeast Philadelphia; suspect sought
A Northeast Philadelphia mosque was damaged in an apparent arson attack early Sunday morning, according to police.
Many still without power across the Delaware Valley after stormy one-two punch
Residents across Bucks County said the back-to-back rounds of severe weather created ongoing problems.
Suspect's stepfather arrested in connection with Penn State student's murder
Schmidt's father, William Schmidt, said he is encouraged that progress is being made in the investigation, but said no development can undo the loss of his son.
3 injured after shooting during dispute over fireworks in Philadelphia's Brewerytown section
Three people were allegedly shot by a neighbor during a dispute over fireworks in Philadelphia's Brewerytown section.
Police hunt for Hunting Park killer after 2 fatally shot, another hurt in separate armed robberies
Police said they are working to identify and locate the suspect before anyone else is harmed.
Massive fire destroys beloved local business Superior Play Systems in West Norriton Twp.
Firefighters battled a major blaze at a warehouse in Montgomery County on Monday.
How investigators tracked the Wilmington Hospital shooting suspect to Philadelphia
New details are emerging about the suspect in a deadly shooting inside Wilmington Hospital.
Philadelphia awards anti-violence grants as city reports drop in homicides
Philadelphia officials announced a new round of anti-violence grants as the city enters the summer season, directing funding to organizations working in neighborhoods most affected by gun violence.
Philadelphia police sergeant released after weekend shooting that wounded three officers
A Philadelphia police sergeant injured in a weekend shooting in the city's Wynnefield section was released from the hospital Monday.