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Been using the 6abc Philadelphia app for a couple months now. It’s basically a news and weather app for the Philly area. Pretty solid if you’re into local news and wanna stay on top of what’s going on.
Here’s what you can do – there’s a live stream of the Action News channel, which is cool. You can also browse news by topic, like I-Team reports and political stuff. And the weather’s pretty detailed, with hourly forecasts and a 7-day view. It’s got some nice features that make it easy to customize based on your interests.
Look, if you’re a Philly local and want a one-stop-shop for news and weather, you’ll probably like this app. It’s not perfect – the ads can get annoying if you don’t pay – but overall it does the job. Worth checking out.
Editor Opinion
So here's my honest take on 6abc Philadelphia. I've tested a bunch of local news apps and this one's pretty solid. The live stream and on-demand videos are great for staying up-to-date, and the weather forecasting is super detailed. And the interface is clean and easy to navigate too. On the downside, the ads can get old after a while, and I wish some of the news categories were a little more fleshed out. But overall, it's a reliable app that Philly residents will find really useful.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Tons of live and on-demand news content
- Detailed weather forecasting with 7-day view
- Free to use with no paywalls
- Clean, intuitive interface
- Lets you customize news topics of interest
Cons
- Ads can be annoying if you don't pay
- Some news categories feel a bit light on content
- Occasional bugs or crashes
- Notifications can be spammy at times
Specifications
| Updated | 03.10.2025 |
| Age Rating | Everyone |
| Developer | Disney |
| Package Name |
com.abclocal.wpvi.news |
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