Briana Smith
Before moving to the Steel City, Briana was uncovering the truth in New York State. She was a reporter and fill-in anchor for Spectrum News in Syracuse and Binghamton. Briana has covered a multitude of topics ranging from politics to crime to the New York State Fair. Briana loves to focus on stories involving veterans, youth and recovery.
If Briana isn't reporting in the field or behind the desk, you can find her volunteering, exercising, traveling, or spending time with family and friends.
Briana is excited to join the 6abc family and connect with the Philadelphia community.
Briana's Stories
Lower Merion police arrest 2 suspects, search for third after attempted home break‑in
Lower Merion Police say two suspects are in custody and a third remains on the run after an attempted home break‑in Thursday afternoon on the 2000 block of Old Gulph Road.
Doylestown farmer says carjacking left van ransacked, thousands in produce and supplies lost
Hayday Farms owner Hank Whittenberg said the van is central to the business, always filled with fresh goods for farmers' markets.
Philly runner recalls encounter with man in creepy mask: 'He's like, wanna race me?'
Luanda Marinho, who lives in Center City, said she and a friend came face to face with the masked individual before their morning run on August 12.
Photos released of suspect wanted in shooting death of off-duty Philadelphia police officer
Philadelphia Police Officer Alhassane Barry was killed early Sunday morning in a Southwest Philadelphia shooting. He was off duty at the time.
Philadelphia Jewish Museum vandalism leaves leaders frustrated as anti‑Semitic incidents continue
The Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia was vandalized for the second time in a year.
Kensington High School students to relocate amid asbestos concerns
Less than two weeks before classes begin for the School District of Philadelphia, students and staff at Kensington High School must relocate after asbestos concerns forced the building to close.
Water main break leaves about 50 homes in Tacony without service
Chopper 6 was over the scene shortly before 6 p.m. Wednesday as water could be seen gushing down Tulip Street near Princeton Avenue.
Dead dog found abandoned on side of NJ bridge prompts investigation
Jack Loncosky, who lives just feet from where the dog was found, said the discovery was disturbing.
Preschool worker charged after alleged assault of 2-year-old in Newtown Twp.
The preschool said Erin Burke, 27, was fired following the incident, calling her actions "unacceptable."
Man, 70, dies after being found shot inside crashed BMW in Philadelphia
Investigators believe the man may have been driving when he was shot once in the chest.