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
Suspect wanted after man gunned down outside mini-market in Philadelphia last year
Authorities say 27-year-old Daniel Brown is wanted for Neal Isaiah Moore's murder.
Father shot dead while waiting for bus to work in Hunting Park; daughter pleas for help
"I just feel like my dad's story is just like something that has been swept under the rug like he's just become another cold case," said LaToya Scott, who lost her father to gun violence.
Young man gunned down outside Kensington corner store years ago; family seeks justice
Stacy Moon said her son, 20-year-old Corey Hayes-Williams, struggled in life.
Man gunned down years ago in Philadelphia in possible case of mistaken identity
The City of Philadelphia is offering up to $20,000 in reward money for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible.
Man gunned down months ago outside girlfriend's home in Philadelphia
The 25-year-old plumber lived in Delaware but on the night of May 30, he was in Philadelphia.
Man killed during ambush while driving with friend in Kensington years ago; family seeks justice
The suspect's vehicle is described by police as a 2009 to 2016 Nissan Maxima. It was reportedly teal or green in color and had a moon roof, chrome rims, and turn signal mirrors.
Man collecting money for his work gunned down in Philadelphia last year; family seeks answers
A relative of 55-year-old Mason Reynolds spoke to Action News anonymously. He described Reynolds as a meticulous person.
Man shot, killed while hanging out with friends in Philadelphia years ago; father seeks answers
Judson Campfield describes his son, Jayvonne, as always making people laugh.
Man fatally shot, robbed in Chester County alley; family seeks answers
The Citizens Crime Commission is administering a $1,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible.
Budding hairdresser shot to death in Philadelphia years ago; mother seeks justice
Surveillance video from the area shows a white 2016 to 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo drive up to Ahmad Morales.