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
Vigil held for 21-year-old killed in Fairmount Park mass shooting; police searching for suspects
Family and friends of Mikhail Bowers, 21, gathered outside one of his favorite spots in Strawberry Mansion on Friday evening - his childhood home.
2 suspects wanted for burglarizing laundromats in Delaware County, Pa.
Police in Prospect Park, Delaware County, are searching for two suspects who have been allegedly targeting laundromats.
Father of Gaudreau brothers throws first pitch at Phillies game ahead of family 5k event
Guy Gaudreau honored his sons while on the mound with a custom t-shirt that bears the hockey numbers of both boys.
1 dead, 5 others injured during house party in Chester, Pennsylvania
A 16-year-old is dead and four others are injured after shots rang out during a house party in Chester, Pennsylvania.
Memorial Day weekend: Forecast, travel tips, events & fun at the shore
In all, AAA estimates that 525,000 Philadelphia-area residents will travel over the long weekend, a 3% boost in Memorial Day travel from last year.
Survivor recounts traumatic experience after tree falls, kills woman in Montco
Two days after the incident, 64-year-old Sharon Kozden, who survived the crash, spoke about the scary ordeal.
East Mount Airy residents reeling from recent car thefts
It was an exhausting and frustrating Monday for one resident and his family after they woke up around 4:30 a.m. to suspects outside their home.
Philadelphia police crack down on meetups, illegal dirt bikes and ATVs
With summer around the corner, Philadelphia police are touting their efforts to stop what's become a destructive trend in the city.
6 Walgreens stores closing in Delaware Valley as pharmacy giant struggles
A Walgreens store on Kings Highway in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, is one of six locations set to close in the Delaware Valley.
Delaware teen recalls hiding and calling 911 during terrifying home invasion
Sam Rojas was enjoying his afternoon at home when he heard weird noises at the back door and continuous knocks at the front. Eventually, the burglars broke in.