Maggie Kent
She wakes up "dark and early" on Saturday mornings to anchor the broadcast and start the weekend off right. During the week you can find her "hitting the streets."
During her time with Action News, she's covered countless stories, connecting with viewers throughout the Delaware Valley. From the Shore to the Poconos, she's where the community's stories are, proudly lending a voice and a platform to our neighbors.
Maggie started her career carrying her own camera through the streets of the Bronx as a multimedia journalist and reporter for News 12 The Bronx and Brooklyn. She eventually became the evening anchor, and it was there that she was nominated for an Emmy Award.
In 2016, Maggie joined the team at WCBS in New York City. There, she covered a wide range of stories including the 2016 Presidential Debate at Hofstra University, terrorist attacks, storm coverage, and countless local and international issues.
Maggie is a graduate of Montclair State University and holds a bachelor's degree in Broadcasting.
She grew up in the Italian Market, receiving her education in the Philadelphia Public School System and is a graduate of Central High School (267!).
Maggie is a true foodie, who loves to patronize local spots for lunch in the news van.
She is a proud wife and mother.
Maggie's Stories
Small Ball: A basketball musical co-produced by 76ers President Daryl Morey
Welcome to the wacky world of Small Ball, debuting on June 6 at the Philadelphia Theater Company.
Sinkhole disrupts Philadelphia's Point Breeze neighborhood for more than a month
If all goes well, PWD says the hole will be completely filled and repaired by next week.
Suspect sought for rash of business burglaries in Northeast Philadelphia
Police are searching for the suspect who they say is behind a rash of business burglaries in Northeast Philadelphia.
Neighbors sue Upper Main Line YMCA and Easttown Township over pickleball noise
The Upper Main Line YMCA in Berwyn has shut down its outdoor pickleball courts amid a lawsuit from nearby homeowners over the noise.
Man shot, killed at Dunkin' store in Mayfair was robbery suspect, Philadelphia police say
Philadelphia police are investigating a potential self-defense shooting during an armed robbery at a Dunkin' store in Mayfair.
Boy, 14, charged in shooting death of 12-year-old brother in West Philadelphia
A 14-year-old boy has been arrested after he allegedly shot his 12-year-old brother inside a West Philadelphia home, police said.
NJ man who drove drunk at 107 mph before crash that killed sleeping child sentenced to prison
Edward Johnston, 25, was sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to aggravated manslaughter for the deadly crash in Absecon that killed Javier "Javi" Velez in July 2023.
Bucks County sheriff applies for deputies to join ICE task force
Tensions are high after the Bucks County sheriff has applied for deputies to become trained and engaged with ICE.
St. Charles Borromeo School teacher to be honored by Phillies
Sister Catherine was nominated by the principal for her positive impact throughout her career, which has spanned nearly six decades.
Manhunt underway for suspect in double shooting that left woman dead in Juniata Park
Philadelphia police are searching for the suspect in a double shooting that left a woman dead.