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
Cyclist injured after being struck by police vehicle during chase in Northern Liberties
A bicyclist is recovering after being struck by a police vehicle during a chase in Philadelphia's Northern Liberties section.
Havertown's 7th annual Irish Festival
Thousands of people were drawn to Havertown's 7th annual Irish Festival.
1 dead, 3 hospitalized following fatal crash in Norristown
According to police, a vehicle was crossing the intersection when another car struck them at a high rate of speed.
Blaze at former fire chief's home in Hammonton brings community together
Thanks to their vigilant neighbor and a quick-moving fire department, the DiGiovannangelo family is alive today.
WMBA and MBA finals took place at Temple's Liacouras Center
NORTH PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) - - On Sunday, Temple's Liacouras Center hosted the Military Basketball Association's world championship games. The Memorial Day weekend event is more than just a game of hoops, it benefits those afflicted with PTSD and more.
Hero teen helps save boy who fell in river in Burlington City
A teenage girl is being hailed a hero for jumping into action, without question. Nylah Bennett had been near the Burlington Public Boat Ramp Friday afternoon, when she heard a child struggling in the water.
Memorial Day weekend: Local events pay tribute to America's heroes
Over in Ewing Township, there was an unveiling of the first-ever Hometown Heroes Banner Project, which honored veterans and active-duty service members.
Multiple pedestrians struck in Burlington City
Police say just before 7:30 p.m., they responded to reports of multiple pedestrians struck by a car at Broad and High Streets. Initial reports state three pedestrians were struck. Burlington City police and New Jersey transit p
Stotesbury Cup Regatta races resume after being temporarily suspended due to storm delay Friday
The 98th Stotesbury Cup Regatta was temporarily suspended on Friday due to a storm delay. Races resumed at 2 p.m.
Teen charged in fatal shooting of 12-year-old boy
An investigation is underway after a 12-year-old boy was killed in the West Oak Lane section of Philadelphia.