Katie Katro
Through naturalization, Katie became an American citizen at 14 years old.
Katie speaks fluent Albanian and is very involved in the Albanian community in Northeast Philadelphia. Her diverse background led her to want to pursue a career in journalism to tell people's stories who need representation.
Katie grew up watching Action News to learn about American culture and traditions in her new hometown of Philadelphia.
Katie is a proud graduate of Abington High School (go Ghosts!) It was through Abington's strong communications program that she was able to dive into journalism, producing news pieces that she shot and edited for Abington's cable channel. During her senior year, she was editor-in-chief of her high school's paper, The Abingtonian, and was awarded the Congressional Award Gold Medal for doing more than 400 hours of community service.
Katie majored in journalism at Temple University, where she graduated with 15 competitive internships across New York City, Philadelphia and Washington D.C.
Immediately after graduation, Katie began working at 5NEWS in Fayetteville, Arkansas as a field reporter and fill-in anchor. Katie then worked as a reporter and fill-in anchor at WTIC in Hartford, Connecticut where she also served on the Communications Advisory Board for Manchester Community College, mentoring college students.
Katie loves giving back by helping student journalists get their foot in the door. In her free time, you can find Katie cooking Albanian dishes or watching the English Premiere (football not soccer). She is very interested in learning about other cultures, which is why she has visited more than 15 countries!
Katie is very active on social media and loves connecting with viewers there, where she develops and enterprises many stories.
Katie's Stories
Woman killed ID'd after gunman fires 11 shots into car windshield with child in backseat in Philly
A gunman fired 11 shots into a car windshield Friday night in West Philadelphia, killing a woman inside.
Police investigating multiple assaults on Temple University's campus this weekend
NORTH PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) - - There were multiple assaults reported at Temple University this weekend on Saturday and Sunday evening.
Residents clean up after severe storms roll through South Jersey
Severe storms left a trail of damage early Friday morning in South Jersey.
Video captures wrong-way driver before fatal crash on PA Turnpike
Police say a 24-year-old woman from Perth Amboy, New Jersey, was driving southbound in the northbound lanes when she struck two motorcyclists.
Police-involved crash sends 5 to hospitals, including 3 kids in Newark, Delaware
Police say around 6:15 p.m., Sunday, a New Castle County police officer was traveling east on route 273, Christiana Road, when a silver Kia Optima crossed the grass median, and struck the marked patrol vehicle.
Vigil held in honor of husband allegedly murdered by wife
Friends and family of a SEPTA engineer who was murdered gathered to remember their loved one Saturday. His alleged killer was his own wife.
Pollen is back! Tips to tackle allergies
Doctor Segal says it's not the flowering trees that are releasing the pollen, but the trees that are just starting to bud.
Police search for suspected vehicle arsonist in Manayunk
Multiple vehicle fires at one Manayunk parking lot are under investigation. On Sunday, officials say those fires were set intentionally.
Crowds gather to hear final Wanamaker Organ recitals inside Macy's in Center City
This marks the final weekend of operation for the Macys at the iconic Wanamaker Building in Center City. All day long hundreds of people gathered to listen to the historic organ one last time.
Trump expected to attend NCAA Wrestling Championships in Philadelphia
Michael Sulkes, the general manager of the Wells Fargo Center, said there are around 100,000 visitors from around the country.