Chad Pradelli
Chad Pradelli is an Investigative Reporter, whose wide knowledge of various issues has led him to cover some of the most memorable stories for Action News. In 2004, Chad covered the impact of Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath. He also reported on the tragic Sandy Hook school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut, the Jerry Sandusky trial, and has broken numerous stories in the Philadelphia market.

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
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.
Vandals hit vehicles in Germantown; 1 in custody
Vandals targeted nearly a dozen vehicles in Philadelphia's Germantown section.
76ers in Camden? New Jersey floats $400 million in tax breaks to lure team away from Philadelphia
In a letter dated Monday, Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy's administration said it envisioned a multibillion-dollar plan in the city of Camden featuring residential, commercial and retail properties, with the Sixers as an anchor.
New video shows moments before and after deadly North Philadelphia crash
Surveillance video obtained by Action News showed a white SUV at the scene before officers arrived. Philadelphia police are looking to speak with that driver.
Video game meetup turns into brazen home invasion in Philadelphia; 3 suspects wanted
It was supposed to be a friendly meetup to play video games, but it quickly turned into something more sinister.
Lawsuit filed in gruesome death of 12-year-old who was 'starved, abused' in Chester County
The suit claims 12-year-old Malinda Hoagland was failed at many levels of government, including the school district and county child services.
Beef bandits make off with 400 cases of meat after cargo truck heist in Southwest Philadelphia
Police are investigating after 400 cases of beef were stolen from a cargo truck in Southwest Philadelphia.
Pennsylvania delegates react to Trump assassination attempt: 'I felt a great sadness'
Debbie Abel is an RNC delegate from Malvern. She said the assassination attempt has been a wake-up call, and that Americans need to tone down the political rhetoric.
'Dead' tag lands woman's vehicle in PPA impound | Action News helps get her back on the road
A Montgomery County woman turned to the Action News Investigative Team to help untangle a license plate mishap that got her the boot.
NJ woman charged excessive towing fee after being hit by stolen car on I-76
A Toms River woman turned to the Action News Investigative Team after she said she was excessively charged for a tow truck in Philadelphia.