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.
The Latest
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Person raped at Temple University off-campus housing, officials say
An investigation is underway at Temple University after a person reported that they were sexually assaulted at off-campus housing.
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Water main break floods North Philadelphia street, damages American Legion
Residents say they waited hours for crews to respond after water began gushing through the pavement, flooding a local American Legion post.
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Gunman kills officer and father of 2, injures another in West Philadelphia
A gunman shot and killed Officer Shane Seiber and wounded a second officer in West Philadelphia on Saturday, Oct. 10, officials said.
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Investigators probe whether squatters caused North Philadelphia row home fire
The fire marshal said the home was supposed to be unoccupied, but investigators found signs someone had been living there.
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Cyclist struck in North Philadelphia hit-and-run; witnesses say police never came
Witnesses said they called police several times after a cyclist was struck near Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital, but officers never arrived.
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Fire severely damages Delco apartment building on Tuesday night
Several firefighters were seen at a house on West 3rd Street in Trainer, Delaware County, on Tuesday night after an apparent house fire.
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Exclusive: Germantown woman fights for recourse after home partially collapses
Diane Hardee’s family says problems with her longtime home began after the city demolished the adjacent property in 2013.
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Exclusive: Germantown woman escapes home minutes before partial collapse
The homeowner’s daughter said she got her mother out about 20 minutes before the East Coulter Street home partially collapsed.
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Parking rule changes for Eagles games to begin at Philly Sports Complex Oct. 4
Tailgaters for Eagles home games are going to have to follow new guidelines, including a ban on selecting and saving their own parking spots.
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Benched by construction leaves Philadelphia youth baseball team in limbo
The Port Richmond Tigers say construction has kept them off their home field for 27 months, while their temporary field has problems of its own.
