Chad Pradelli
Chad joined Action News in 2004 from KFSN in Fresno. There, he was the Consumer Investigator/Fill-in Anchor. Prior to joining the ABC family, Chad worked in Palm Springs as a Weekend Weather Anchor/Reporter.
Chad holds a Master's Degree from the Newhouse School of Communications at Syracuse University. He received his Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from Regis University in Denver.
Chad is happy to be back in Pennsylvania. He was born in Pittsburgh, and enjoys calling the Delaware Valley home. In his spare time, Chad enjoys spending time with his wife and two children, golf, football and politics.
Chad's Stories
Philly family alleges funeral home cremated father before scheduled viewing
Chrystal Moore said she learned of the cremation while visiting the funeral home to deliver a photograph for acknowledgment cards ahead of a service scheduled for Aug. 22.
Masked suspect wanted for terrorizing Center City Philadelphia residents: Police
Police are searching for a masked suspect whom investigators say has been terrorizing people in Center City Philadelphia.
PPA expanding 'smart loading zones' in Philadelphia, citing positive impact on congestion
The high-tech initiative uses cameras to track how long a car is in a loading zone and then mails $51 tickets to violators.
Residents raise safety concerns as Philadelphia faces yearslong backlog in tree maintenance
Residents on the 1400 block of Jefferson Street in the city's Brewerytown section say they have experienced multiple incidents involving falling trees and limbs.
South Jersey man linked to more timeshare exit complaints | Action News Investigation
When a Pennsylvania couple tried to get out of their timeshare, they say they ended up chasing answers and a missing refund.
Expert strategies for getting out of a timeshare on your own
Getting out of a timeshare can be difficult, but industry advocates say owners often have options that do not require hiring a third-party exit company.
AirTag used to track stolen Honda linked to VIN swapping scheme
A South Philadelphia woman says an Apple AirTag helped her locate her stolen Honda Accord in South Jersey - only for police to initially insist the vehicle wasn't hers.
South Jersey realtor warns of TikTok rental scam using cloned property listings
According to real estate agents interviewed by Action News, scammers are copying legitimate rental listings, including photographs and videos, and reposting them on TikTok at deeply discounted prices.
Port of Philadelphia explores electric boats for ship guidance and port operations
Electric pilot boats are being considered for use at the Port of Philadelphia as officials evaluate new technology that supporters say could reduce emissions, lower operating costs and cut noise on the water.
Child loses thousands in savings after bank transfer confusion | Action News Investigation
A South Jersey family says their 7‑year‑old son's savings account inexplicably vanished, leaving them scrambling for answers.