Briana Smith
Before moving to the Steel City, Briana was uncovering the truth in New York State. She was a reporter and fill-in anchor for Spectrum News in Syracuse and Binghamton. Briana has covered a multitude of topics ranging from politics to crime to the New York State Fair. Briana loves to focus on stories involving veterans, youth and recovery.
If Briana isn't reporting in the field or behind the desk, you can find her volunteering, exercising, traveling, or spending time with family and friends.
Briana is excited to join the 6abc family and connect with the Philadelphia community.
Briana's Stories
Center City District Restaurant Week kicks off with over 100 locations to try
Organizers said the dining deals give guests the chance to try delicious delights while boosting business for restaurants.
2 men sought after large sum of cash stolen from employee's car at Bucks County business
Authorities said the suspects sped away in a white Ford van bearing a license plate that did not belong to the vehicle.
Future veterinarian rescues abandoned dog after it ran into the street in East Lansdowne
A dog was abandoned by the side of the road in East Lansdowne, Delaware County, but not only did he avoid getting hit by passing cars - he found a forever home.
Summer concert goes on after blaze damages Fire Chief's Memorial Bandshell in Norristown
The building was dedicated by volunteers in 1936 to the fire chiefs and volunteer firefighters in Norristown. Now, it's a charred shell of what it once was.
Stolen car driver sparks series of crashes involving 2 Philadelphia police vehicles
Sources tell Action News the vehicle being sought is a 2020 gray Nissan Altima with PA tag PR08764.
Upper Darby police ID 2 suspects wanted for carjacking father with children in the vehicle
Police say a SEPTA bus heading eastbound on West Chester Pike was shot during the altercation. The bullet went through the window of the bus but no one struck.
Weather doesn't dampen Labor Day Weekend fun for shore-goers
The cool, cloudy weather on Friday had it feeling like fall, but people down the shore know there's still lots of summer left.
Speeding motorcyclist charged after University of Delaware student fatally struck
Police say the victim, an 18-year-old woman from New Jersey, was in the crosswalk when she was struck just before midnight.
Suspect sought after homes, cars vandalized with obscenities in Port Richmond
Surveillance footage from the area shows a suspect who police believe may be behind the vandalism.
Crash in Montgomery County leaves 3 dead, 2 others injured
Officers were called to the scene for reports of a crash with people trapped inside the cars.