Johnny Archer is a reporter/anchor for NBC10. You can watch his live news coverage weekdays and weekends.
Archer joined NBC10 in December 2021 and is passionate about giving a voice to those who feel they are not being heard. As a reporter, he desires to tell truthful stories that inspire others to be better. Johnny aspires to connect and build relationships with Philadelphia residents.
“I love the people of Philadelphia,” he said. “I might be a little biased because Philly is my hometown, but I think Philadelphians are some of the greatest people in the world.”
Prior to joining NBC10, Archer served as a general assignment reporter and weekend anchor at Miami sister station WTVJ NBC 6. Prior to that, Archer worked at KPVI-TV in Pocatello, ID, WHAS 11 News in Louisville, KY, and NBC 5 KXAS in Dallas, TX. He has covered various noteworthy stories, but his most memorable one entails flying with the US Navy Blue Angels in an F/A-18 Hornet.
Born in West Chester, Pennsylvania, Johnny attended Downingtown High School and Delaware County Community College. Archer received his bachelor’s degree in Broadcasting, Telecommunications and Mass Media from Temple University. When he’s not covering news, Johnny enjoys cycling and adventuring outdoors. He is a member of the National Association of Black Journalists and enjoys volunteering at local community events.
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The Latest
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Upper Darby school board approves new weapon detection system
The Upper Darby School District plans to spend over $1.1 million on a new weapons detection system after a pair of incidents this month.
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On a gloomy, rainy evening, cyclists ride in silence to remember those who have died
Hundreds of cyclists took the the streets of Philadelphia on Wednesday for a ride to commemorate the 14 people who died while riding bikes in the Delaware Valley over the past year.
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Bucks County school district approves separate bathrooms for transgender, non-binary students
On Monday night, the Pennridge School District, by a vote of 5-to-4, voted to provide separate bathroom facilities to enable students to use facilities for the gender they identify with.
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Philly Hospital Workers Struggle to Keep Up With COVID Patients
Medical workers at hospitals in the Philadelphia region are struggling to keep up with the demand of COVID-19’s newest surge. NBC10 reporter Johnny Archer talked with a doctor and a nurse in the region.
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Bahamian Business Pioneer Helped Build Futures in Miami Neighborhoods
Coconut Grove has gone through many changes over the years since Miami was officially incorporated as a city in 1896. At the time, the population was just over 300 people and many Bahamians where immigrating to America. Coconut Grove was becoming a destination where they would move. There was one Bahamian who came to Coconut Grove with little to nothing….
