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
Philadelphia's Independence Day celebrations are in full swing
Philly was up for a party on Wednesday to celebrate the day founding father John Adams believed would be long remembered.
Victim, suspect identified in fatal 7-Eleven shooting in Philadelphia's Tacony section
Police say a minor incident about not being able to pass through the aisle of the store quickly escalated.
Straight line winds caused damage in parts of PA, NJ after storm sweeps through Philly region: NWS
The National Weather Service says straight line winds caused some of the storm damage in parts of Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
SEPTA officer saves day for teen who lost graduation gifts
Aniya Hall's joy turned to tears when she learned her purse and mementos had fallen out of her car. But a SEPTA officer found it and made it her mission to get it all back where it belonged.
Multiple fires at same Levittown, Bucks County home investigated as arson
Police are trying to figure out who intentionally set multiple fires to the same house in a span of 24 hours in Bucks County.
Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie donates $50M to create autism institute in partnership with Penn and CHOP
Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie is making a major contribution to autism research in Philadelphia.
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.