
Christie Ileto
Journalist at WPVI-TV (Philadelphia, PA)
AP & Emmy Award winning journalist. @6abc.📍Philadelphia. 1st gen Filipino-Amer🇵🇭 D{M}V Native. @medillschool alum. IG @christie_ileto Retweets ≠ endorsements
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1 week ago |
6abc.com | Christie Ileto
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- What was once considered underground, "ballroom" and "voguing" will be mainstage magnificent at the Roots picnic this weekend. For the first time at the Picnic, performers in the LGBTQ community will battle it out on the iconic music festival stage, proving LGBTQ culture isn't just in the building - it built the building. Action News reporter Christie Ileto has the full story in the video player above. For more information on the Roots Picnic, visit: TheRootsPicnic.com.
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3 weeks ago |
6abc.com | Christie Ileto
ERIE, Pa. (WPVI) -- The next time a firefighter battles intense flames, there's a good chance the equipment they're using was made in Pennsylvania. Snap-tite Hose, a company with factories in Erie and Union City, has been manufacturing firefighting hoses for more than 50 years. Their products are used by fire departments across the country, including right here in Philadelphia.
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1 month ago |
6abc.com | Christie Ileto
Made in PA: Asher's ChocolateMonday, April 28, 2025 9:40PMIn this week's Made in PA, we head to Souderton, Montgomery County, home of Asher's Chocolate. SOUDERTON, Pa. (WPVI) -- When you think of chocolate, a couple of names come to mind. One of them is in our very own backyard in Montgomery County. In this week's Made in PA, we head to Souderton - home of Asher's Chocolate.
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1 month ago |
6abc.com | Christie Ileto
Heroes on the Frontline: Nighttime rescue on Barnegat BayTuesday, April 22, 2025 9:42PMLosing time and the tide, it was a race to find a 72-year-old clammer reported overdue. BARNEGAT, N.J. (WPVI) -- Losing time and the tide, it was a race to find a 72-year-old clammer reported overdue. Authorities had spotted John Mazzi's boat off the Barnegat Bay in Ocean County, but he was nowhere to be found.
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1 month ago |
6abc.com | Christie Ileto
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Joseph Lynch is no stranger to running down Broad Street. He shares his passion through photos on his desk and the medals wallpapering his office. It's just a snapshot of his love for pounding the pavement. "So this year will be my 18 running. I've completed 17," Lynch said. RELATED: What to know about the 2025 IBX Broad Street RunHe's completed 41 marathons and is on a journey to complete the World Marathon Majors. But he says this race is unlike any other.
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Coming up at 4: a young hero is sharing his story in an action news exclusive. Andre Howard shielded his sister from debris when a medical jet went down in NE Philadelphia. He talks about defying the odds as he continues to recover from that traumatic accident. https://t.co/CrVxIXJjEZ

From the archives: Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms and mother figures out here who save the day every day, including this real MVP! https://t.co/ivlMw8DfxA

Awhh thank you, and thanks for watching!

@Christie_Ileto Happy Mother's Day, Your laughter brought Joy, you made me laugh with you. My Mom is no longer with us. Your laughter is just what I needed. Keep that JOY😂😂😂