Action News Reporter John Paul
John Paul is the co-anchor of Action News at Noon. He joined the Action News team in August 2022 as an anchor and reporter.

He came to Philadelphia from Charlotte, North Carolina where he anchored the morning, noon, and 7:00 p.m. broadcasts. He has covered everything from hurricanes to presidential visits and has received numerous awards for his work.

When he's not working, John loves to visit small towns with his family, play disc golf, and find unique restaurants. As an Eagle Scout, he loves to explore nature and hike.

John started his television journey when he was just 16 years old as part of a Cable Access video club in memory of a fellow high school student killed in a crash. John has been involved in television ever since.

John grew up in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He majored in Journalism at Western Michigan University, graduating in 2005. He has three daughters, a dog named Scarlett and a Maine Coon cat named Fritz.

Action's Stories
Presidential debate, heavy security causing mixed reactions in Philadelphia
Everywhere you look in Philadelphia, there are signs of the historic event taking place.
From barricades to restrictions, security tightens in Philadelphia before presidential debate
Over the last several days, barricades were put in place surrounding Independence Mall in preparation for multiple road closures.
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Rosie McKenna, 6, has been battling a rare form of brain cancer since she was 11 months old. She's gone through 64 rounds of chemotherapy, four surgeries, and met with countless doctors.
No cause determined for fire that damaged buildings in the Holmesburg section of Philadelphia
A fire swept through several buildings in the Holmesburg section of Philadelphia early Wednesday morning.
How 6abc is playing a key role in the Trump/Harris presidential debate on ABC News
As the debate approaches, Harris and Trump are making their paths to the presidency clearer as their campaigns begin a two-month sprint to election day.
NHL star Johnny Gaudreau, brother killed by alleged drunk driver in New Jersey
The fatal crash happened the day before Gaudreau's sister's wedding was to be held in Philadelphia.
Mother and son dead, another person injured after fire in Ardmore, Pennsylvania
A fire in Ardmore, Pennsylvania left a mother and son dead and another woman injured.
Fire heavily damages Fire Chief's Memorial Bandshell at Elmwood Park in Norristown
The Fire Chief's Memorial Bandshell at Elmwood Park in Norristown, Pennsylvania was damaged by fire early Wednesday morning.
8 'drug trade kingpins' arrested, 1 sought, after trafficking organization busted in Delco
Eight "drug trade kingpins" have been arrested and one person is still being sought after authorities say a major drug trafficking organization was dismantled in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
Mosquito-borne illness discovered throughout Philadelphia region
West Nile has been discovered in mosquitoes in nearly every county in the region, thanks to an aggressive testing campaign.