Katherine Scott
As a general assignment reporter, she has covered a wide variety of major breaking news stories in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware, including the fatal duck boat crash on the Delaware River in 2010, the deadly Center City building collapse in 2013, the aftermath of the 2015 Amtrak train derailment in Port Richmond, and the riot at Delaware's maximum security prison in 2017 that claimed the life of a corrections officer.
She was on Ben Franklin Parkway when Pope Francis celebrated Mass from the Art Museum and was there for the Democratic National Convention in 2016.
Katherine has followed many high-profile court cases, sitting in trials for Bill Cosby, former Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane, disgraced Philadelphia District Attorney Seth Williams, and former Pennsylvania Congressman Chaka Fattah.
If there's wild weather, Katherine will cover it, including nor'easters, blizzards, and Superstorm Sandy in 2012.
She also loves telling stories about all of the wonderful things happening in our local schools and community centers.
Before arriving in Philadelphia, Katherine was an anchor and reporter for News 12 The Bronx and Brooklyn, worked at the Athens Olympics, and was an NBC Page.
A New Jersey native, Katherine graduated from Harvard University with a B.A. in Anthropology. At Harvard, Katherine was the captain of the Varsity Field Hockey team.
Katherine and her husband are the proud parents of three beautiful children.
Katherine's Stories
Trees fall, homes damaged after powerful winds in Philadelphia region
Cleanup is now underway after strong winds across the Philadelphia region brought down trees and wires, and caused outages, delays, and damage.
Long-closed Franklin Square PATCO station to reopen Thursday for 1st time since 1979
The 14th stop on the PATCO line is meant to improve connectivity between Philadelphia and Lindenwold, New Jersey.
Thousands brave the rain for the 2023 Broad Street Run
Thousands of runners hit the road on Sunday for the Independence Blue Cross Broad Street Run.
Local workers voice their concerns over federal job cuts
The Phoenixville Colonial Theatre was at capacity on Monday night as hundreds gathered for a town hall with Democratic 6th District Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan.
Camden County police officer critically injured in 'unprovoked' stabbing
A Camden County police officer was critically injured in a stabbing Sunday night in what authorities are calling an "unprovoked assault."
Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, Pa. is now lit up for the holidays
Longwood Gardens is ready for the holiday season!
Travel rush: Travelers flood roads, airport and train station on way to Thanksgiving destinations
Enormous lines for security snaked through Philadelphia International Airport Wednesday morning in the throes of the Thanksgiving travel rush.
SEPTA strike 2024: Philadelphia transit union workers to remain on job as negotiations continue
The barganing will resume Friday afternoon, as the union looks for a raise and more security measures on the job.
Preparations continue for Harris' Election Eve rally outside Philadelphia Art Museum
A star-studded lineup was announced for the Harris campaign's Election Eve rally on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Road closures around the Art Museum are expected through Tuesday.