Leland Pinder
It was during a high school internship at a local news station in his hometown that Leland discovered his passion and the career he would pursue. After graduating college, Leland began his journey in broadcast journalism as an assignment editor in Charlotte at what was then known as News14 Carolina, now Spectrum News.
After two years behind the scenes, Leland was able to kick off his reporting career as a "one-man-band" in Eastern North Carolina, eventually taking on weekend anchor duties. Following that foundational and character-building journey, Leland went on to work as a morning anchor at WIS-TV in Columbia, South Carolina, then took as job evening anchor and reporter at WTVR in Richmond, Virginia
Leland is very excited to join the Action News family. He considers it a dream job and an incredible opportunity to work in such a vibrant and historic city with such esteemed broadcast television professionals.
Leland enjoys meeting people with unique backgrounds and experiences that he'd likely otherwise never encounter. Telling their stories is why he loves being a journalist. He is excited to learn more about the issues and stories important to Philadelphians and get to know the people of the Delaware Valley!
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Leland's Stories
Series of attacks in Chinatown appears to be hate crimes, Philadelphia police say
Philadelphia police are searching for a pair of suspects who have been attacking and robbing people in or near parking lots in Chinatown.
Philly officials issue warning as strike tensions escalate: 'This is not legal activity'
City Solicitor Renee Garcia said some union members have jammed locks, slashed tires, and prevented employees from entering buildings.
Philadelphia judge orders some DC 33 members back to work amid strike
A Philadelphia judge ordered some striking AFSCME D.C.33 members back to work on Tuesday, according to a court filing obtained by Action News.
Nicetown residents concerned after second explosion in neighborhood
Surveillance video captured a massive fireball around 1:30 p.m. Monday at David Geppert Recycling on Pulaski Avenue.
Travel expert: Some already on July 4th vacations
Whether it's out of the Delaware Valley or just down the shore, people are, or will be, on the move.
Video shows crash involving stolen motorcycle in Northeast Philadelphia ; 2 killed
Authorities say a motorcycle collided with a minivan, killing both people riding on the motorcycle.
Man charged with killing Temple Police Sergeant Chris Fitzgerald found guilty of first-degree murder
The jury deciding the fate of 20-year-old Miles Pfeffer deliberated for less than 30 minutes on Wednesday.
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.
Caution advised outdoors across Philly region as heat wave approaches
Organizers are gearing up for the Manayunk Arts Festival this weekend. Thousands of people are expected to fill Main Street under the summer sun.
Man caught on video exposing himself to strangers in Fairmount
Neighbors say it's happened multiple times to multiple people over the last few weeks.