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
Villanova professor talks debate strategy as Harris, Trump prepare to face off in Philadelphia
Action News talked about potential debate strategies with Villanova University Political Science Professor David Barrett.
Teens arrested, others at large after 4-day crime spree targeting cars in Montgomery County
In the attempted carjacking, the suspects allegedly used two vehicles and tried to box in an upscale car they were targeting.
Why did Kamala Harris choose Tim Walz over Josh Shapiro for VP? Expert weighs in
Some experts believe Harris is taking a calculated risk by solidifying her commitment to progressive policies by choosing Walz over the more centrist Shapiro.
Pedestrian in critical condition after hit-and-run in Philadelphia's Nicetown section
Police say the victim was not carrying identification and the driver fled the scene.
Man identified after being killed execution-style outside Philadelphia mosque
Police say the 43-year-old victim was walking to prayer service with another man when the gunfire erupted.
Rash of car break-ins, thefts across Philadelphia and Bucks County has residents on edge
Items you should never leave in your car include your registration card, your insurance card, and your title if you have it.
Man identified months after human skull, other skeletal remains were discovered in Montgomery Co.
There are new details on a tragic mystery in Montgomery County after a human skull and other skeletal remains were discovered in a wooded area in March.
Man speaks out after shootout with teens during attempted robbery in Philadelphia
Officers say they are looking into whether this incident is tied to other recent robberies.
Shooting sparks investigation into illegal speakeasy operation in Southwest Philadelphia
Crime tape blocked off a line of trailers parked in a grassy lot off 60th Street and Lindbergh Boulevard.
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.