Philadelphia’s 6abc Action News Mornings team is giving viewers a behind-the-scenes look at where they came from, visiting the childhood homes, schools, and local spots that defined their early years.
The ongoing series, called My Hometown, features anchors and reporters guiding audiences through the neighborhoods that shaped their lives before they became familiar faces on morning television. Personal stories viewers may never have heard before.
Matt O’Donnell Returns to Exton, Pennsylvania
In the most recent installment, morning anchor Matt O’Donnell traveled back to his childhood home in Exton, Pa. O’Donnell, who 6abc separately reported is set to be inducted into the Broadcast Pioneers Hall of Fame, walked viewers through the community where he grew up. It’s a homecoming worth watching.
The Exton visit marks the second entry in the series. Each installment follows a similar format, with an anchor returning to a formative place and reflecting on how it shaped their career and perspective.
Karen Rogers Opens the Series in Washington Township
The first My Hometown segment featured meteorologist Karen Rogers, who revisited her childhood home in Washington Township, Gloucester County, New Jersey. Rogers guided viewers through the South Jersey community where she was raised before joining the Action News team…