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
Woman brutally assaulted outside Hatfield Twp. apartment: 'It looked like he waited for her'
The victim's terrifying screams for help woke up one resident in the Hatfield Village Apartments in Hatfield Township.
South Philly residents express concerns about Angelo's Pizzeria customers
On Wednesday, about 60 residents met with the lawyers representing Angelo's Pizzeria and Councilman Mark Squilla to discuss the problems and solutions.
Delaware family grieving after man killed by DUI driver outside of son's home
A family in Delaware is grieving the loss of a beloved father and husband who was killed while sitting at the end of his driveway.
Temple police searching for persons of interest following weekend chaos
So far, they have arrested eight people, including seven female juveniles who assaulted a 12-year-old girl.
Woman killed in hit-and-run while trying to cross road in Philadelphia
Philadelphia police are searching for the driver who left the scene after fatally striking a woman who was crossing Cottman Ave. Thursday night.
Bensalem man accused of luring 3 children with candy before sex assaults
According to the Bucks County District Attorney's Office, the victims are three girls between the ages of 3 and 11 years old.
77-year-old Uber driver killed in Center City double shooting identified
Surveillance video shows the 22-year-old hugging people goodbye in front of a black SUV when two suspects run towards the vehicle.
Several Swarthmore graduates among 6 killed after private plane crashes in Copake, NY
Swarthmore College is mourning the loss of several graduates who died after a private plane crashed over the weekend.
Man arrested for allegedly trying to kill Pennsylvnia Governor Josh Shapiro, setting mansion on fire
He made two Molotov cocktails from heineken bottles he had at home, according to the criminal complaint.
Roxborough residents, business owners concerned about rats
"You wouldn't confuse them with mice. They're big fat rats," said Eric Sidener.