Aaron Baskerville is a general assignment reporter for NBC10. You can watch his live reports weekdays at 4 PM, 5 PM, and 6 PM.
Aaron joined NBC10 in August 2017. His favorite part about being a journalist is telling a story that creates change in someone’s life. A native of the Philadelphia area, Aaron is most excited to tell the stories of his hometown.
“I love being out on the streets and telling the stories of our viewers,” he said. “It feels great at the end of the day when you tell a story that can help someone or make a difference in someone's life. I am excited to be back in Philadelphia. I was born here, and both my parents grew up in the city. My dad went to Overbrook High school, with my mother, and Temple University. I have always appreciated the tough, hard-working values associated with the city.”
One of the most the memorable stories Aaron has covered while working as a journalist was when he covered India Williams, a seven year old victim of gun violence who ended up paralyzed from the waist down. Aaron worked hard on this story, hoping to catch her shooter and get her a new wheelchair. This story had an impact on Aaron because he was inspired by the beauty and bubbly spirit of Williams despite her tragic incident at such a young age.
Born in Philadelphia, Aaron Baskerville comes to NBC10 from WXYZ in Detroit where he worked as a general assignment reporter and weekend fill-in anchor. He previously worked as an anchor and general assignment reporter at stations in Michigan, Illinois and New York, including WWMT in Kalamazoo, Michigan, CLTV in Chicago, Illinois and WKBW in Buffalo, New York. An award-winning journalist, Baskerville has been recognized by the New York State Broadcasters Association, Associated Press and the Michigan Association of Broadcasters. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications with a concentration in Broadcast Television from Indiana University. He has a master’s degree in Journalism with a concentration in Broadcast Television from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism.
When Aaron is not on the news, he enjoys coaching his seven year old’s soccer and basketball teams, supporting the Eagles, and spending time with his family and friends.
The Latest
-
After a decade, Meek Mill brings Dream Chasers Summit back to Temple University
On Thursday, hip-hop artist — and native Philadelphian — Meek Mill hosts the Dream Chasers Summit for thousands of students at Temple University.
-
Kensington neighbors say their street is caving in after years of complaints
Kensington residents are calling for help with cave-ins and holes on Amber Street, where NBC10 found 39 complaints to 311 since 2022.
-
Villanova University investigates reported rape at residence hall
A Villanova University student was raped at a residence hall on Saturday, Aug. 29, according to the school’s police chief.
-
Buses fail to show for Philadelphia groups headed to March on Washington
Nearly 100 people in North Philadelphia were left waiting for buses to Washington, D.C., as organizers reported similar problems in several states.
-
Judge orders review of Philadelphia Sheriff's Office deed process
A judge ordered an independent review of how the Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office processes deeds following complaints of lengthy delays.
-
Hundreds of tires dumped in Philly as stolen U-Haul gets stuck in mud: Officials
Crews cleaned up hundreds of tires dumped at Fairmount Park on Tuesday as investigators searched for the culprits behind the costly illegal dumping.
-
What's next for ‘HMBL Zay' after his 3,000-mile walk? He shares his plans
After walking from Philadelphia to California, Isaiah Thomas is preparing for his next challenge: a 1,000-mile journey through Canada.
-
Officer's actions ‘justified' in shooting that killed man in Delco, DA says
The actions of an officer involved in a shooting that killed a man last week in Delaware County, were justified, District Attorney Tanner Rouse said.
-
Krasner awards $240K in grants to Philadelphia anti-violence groups
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner is awarding $240,000 in grants to 26 organizations working to prevent violence and support victims.
-
Body of missing Chester woman found in Delaware River on Sunday, family says
The body of Kortney Staples, a Chester woman who has been missing since July 11, was recovered from the Delaware River on Sunday, her sister told NBC10.
