Leland Pinder
It was during a high school internship at a local news station in his hometown that Leland discovered his passion and the career he would pursue. After graduating college, Leland began his journey in broadcast journalism as an assignment editor in Charlotte at what was then known as News14 Carolina, now Spectrum News.
After two years behind the scenes, Leland was able to kick off his reporting career as a "one-man-band" in Eastern North Carolina, eventually taking on weekend anchor duties. Following that foundational and character-building journey, Leland went on to work as a morning anchor at WIS-TV in Columbia, South Carolina, then took as job evening anchor and reporter at WTVR in Richmond, Virginia
Leland is very excited to join the Action News family. He considers it a dream job and an incredible opportunity to work in such a vibrant and historic city with such esteemed broadcast television professionals.
Leland enjoys meeting people with unique backgrounds and experiences that he'd likely otherwise never encounter. Telling their stories is why he loves being a journalist. He is excited to learn more about the issues and stories important to Philadelphians and get to know the people of the Delaware Valley!
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Leland's Stories
Prayer service at Gloucester Catholic High School honors Gaudreau brothers
Hundreds of people gathered at Gloucester Catholic High School on Friday for a prayer service to remember Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau.
Suspect wanted after driver shot in Philadelphia; minivan riddled with bullets
No shell casings were found at the scene, which leads police to believe the shots may have been fired from inside the SUV.
West Chester University students feel targeted after burglaries, car break-ins near campus
A man was seen wandering around apartments on the 700 block of South Walnut Street and rummaging through an unlocked white SUV.
Counterfeit political ad showing Kamala Harris in Eagles gear removed from bus stop
The sign was removed from a bus stop in University City. Other signs around the city have also been spotted, but the Eagles want to stress they are not real.
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.
Souderton school board member addresses community in heated meeting after Kamala Harris comment
Bill Formica was not in attendance at the last school board meeting, so Thursday was the first time he addressed the controversy publicly and in person.
Armed, intoxicated man causes lockdown while trying to enter Delaware County day care
Sonrise Christian Day School in Linwood, Delaware County was put on lockdown after police say an intoxicated man tried to get into the daycare armed with scissors. It happened Thursday just before 3pm. The daycare's director says dozens of children were i
Findings released for 4 impact studies on proposed 76ers arena in Center City
The four reports include a community impact assessment, an economic impact analysis, a design consulting, and a traffic, transportation, and parking analysis.
Rapper affiliated with Philadelphia street gang 'YBC' shot dead in Olney: Sources
The shots rang out around 3:34 p.m. Friday on the 5500 block of N. 6th Street.
Home of Philadelphia Flyers star significantly damaged in blaze
Chief Gorman says the first crew arrived within three minutes of the security system alerting first responders.