Editing Philadelphia Television (section)

== Major Stations ==

=== KYW-TV (CBS 3) ===

KYW-TV has served as Philadelphia's CBS affiliate since 1995 (previously NBC). The station, owned by CBS Television Stations, operates from a facility in Center City. KYW-TV's "Eyewitness News" competes with other stations' news operations while the CBS network schedule provides prime-time programming.<ref name="tvhistory"/>

=== WCAU (NBC 10) ===

WCAU has been Philadelphia's NBC affiliate since 1995 after a complex station swap. The station, owned by NBCUniversal, operates from Monument Road in Lower Merion Township. WCAU's news operation and NBC programming serve the Philadelphia market while the station's ownership connects it to the broader NBCUniversal media empire.<ref name="tvhistory"/>

=== WPVI-TV (6ABC) ===

WPVI-TV has served as Philadelphia's ABC affiliate since the network's founding. The station, owned by ABC (Disney), operates from City Avenue near the city limits. WPVI's "Action News" has dominated Philadelphia television news ratings for decades, with the "Action News" format influencing local news presentation nationally. The station's news team and programming have made it the market's leading station.<ref name="tvhistory"/>

=== WTXF-TV (Fox 29) ===

WTXF-TV became a Fox affiliate when the network launched in 1986, providing an alternative to the established network stations. The station, owned by Fox Television Stations, has built news and sports programming that competes with longer-established competitors. The station's "Good Day Philadelphia" morning program and sports coverage have established its presence in the market.<ref name="tvhistory"/>