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
Another rash of attacks against food delivery drivers around Germantown
Action News spoke with Abu Hassan who was with his son, Akbar, making a delivery four weeks ago when two armed men surrounded him.
Dozens of vehicles damaged by vandals in the Fairmount section of Philadelphia
The search continued Tuesday for vandals who damaged dozens of vehicles overnight in the Fairmount section of Philadelphia.
19-year-old dead after apparent drowning in South Jersey lake
Authorities say the investigation is ongoing, but this case is being described as a tragic accident.
Mayor Parker stands by return to office deadline for Philadelphia city workers
Mayor Cherelle Parker held a news conference on Wednesday morning to reaffirm her date for Philadelphia city workers to return to the office full-time.
'Let the robots do it': Some Philadelphia crews look to modern technology to stay cool
Salim Wiggins was at the helm of a remote control lawnmower cutting the grass on some Philadelphia Water Department property in Strawberry Mansion.
Parts of Philadelphia area under 'Code Orange' air quality alert as heat wave continues
The recent stretch of excessive heat in the Philadelphia region has had a big impact on air quality.
Jason Kelce headlines celebrity bartending event at Jersey Shore, meets young fans along the way
Jason Kelce's annual celebrity bartending event has raised over $630,000 for the Eagles Autism Foundation since 2021.
Post on Reddit unveils Lehigh University student's fraud
A Reddit post unraveled a web of lies by a student at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
Storm, understaffing blamed for dozens of American Airline cancellations, delays at PHL
Kayla Hayden was supposed to fly to Seattle on Sunday to catch an ocean cruise to Alaska with her family that sails off on Tuesday. Not only is she unsure if she'll make it, she has no idea where her luggage is.
'I killed my mother': Man allegedly confesses to killing mother in Bucks Co. after arrested in DC
According to court documents, after he was taken into custody, William Ingram allegedly told investigators that someone should check on his mother back in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.