Briana Smith
Before moving to the Steel City, Briana was uncovering the truth in New York State. She was a reporter and fill-in anchor for Spectrum News in Syracuse and Binghamton. Briana has covered a multitude of topics ranging from politics to crime to the New York State Fair. Briana loves to focus on stories involving veterans, youth and recovery.
If Briana isn't reporting in the field or behind the desk, you can find her volunteering, exercising, traveling, or spending time with family and friends.
Briana is excited to join the 6abc family and connect with the Philadelphia community.
Briana's Stories
Suspect arrested months after student with autism attacked on Broad Street Line
SEPTA police say 31-year-old Sieed Thomas has been charged with aggravated assault, simple assault, harassment, and related offenses.
Vigil held for 10-year-old boy killed by driver on way home from school in Delaware
Family, friends and the Wilmington community held each other tight as they grieved the loss of a 10-year-old who was killed by a driver on Monday.
Man killed in Camden County house fire; 5 officers and 2 firefighters injured
A house in Camden County left one person dead and several others injured, including five police officers and two firefighters.
Multiple suspects sought after Bucks County park destroyed by reckless driving
Police said at least five people were in two Audis ranging in age from late teens to early 20s.
Survivors, community leaders gather at Center City synagogue for Holocaust Remembrance Day
As they honored the 6 million Jews who were killed during the Holocaust, survivors and family members shared their stories of horror and hope.
Broad Street Run 2024: Everything to know about preparations and road closures
The Broad Street Run Expo opened as the City of Philadelphia begins preparations for the 10-mile race on Sunday.
Washington Township officers wrangle loose 200-pound pig 'Pumba' after brief escape
Officers Rossi and Cicalese were the first to answer the call when residents spotted Pumba in traffic at the corner of Egg Harbor and County House roads in Sewell.
Body found in duffel bag identified as child missing for more than 4 months
The child's mother and her boyfriend have already been charged with murder in his disappearance.
Pro-Palestinian protesters hold Passover seders at University of Pennsylvania, Swarthmore College
Encampment organizers have three demands for university leaders: disclose the schools' financial holdings, divest from companies connected to Israel, and defend Palestinian students.
Crime survivors, families gather for healing vigil in Philadelphia church
Parents said events like this encourage them to speak out and find solutions, such as creating more resources for survivors and families.