ABC's station in Philadelphia, WPVI-TV, named Brian Taff as the new anchor of its 6 p.m. newscast, succeeding Jim Gardner who is retiring after 46 years at the station.
Brian Taff To Anchor 6 P.M. Newscast on WPVI-TV
07/12/2022
ABC's station in Philadelphia, WPVI-TV, named Brian Taff as the new anchor of its 6 p.m. newscast, succeeding Jim Gardner who is retiring after 46 years at the station.
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