In this episode, Sheriff Fred Harran sits down with veteranNBC10 reporter and a familiar face in the Delaware Valley, Deanna Durante, for a behind-the-scenes look at the intersection of criminal justice and the media. Deanna shares her unique perspective, having grown up in a law enforcement family as the daughter of the late Montgomery County Sheriff, John Durante.
Join them as they discuss the real-world relationshipbetween police and reporters, a stark contrast to what's often portrayed on television. Deanna walks listeners through the fast-paced process of covering a breaking crime story—from the initial call to going live on the 5 o'clock news.She also opens up about the toughest parts of her job, including the delicate task of approaching victims' families and navigating the dangers of reporting from the field. This is a must-listen for anyone interested in the true story of how crime news gets from the street to your screen.
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Deanne Duarte
Deanna Durante is a reporter for NBC10 News. You can watchDeanna’s live reporting during NBC10 news at 4 p.m., 5 p.m., and 6p.m.newscasts.
Deanna has been sharing stories and information to viewersfor more than 17 years. She loves getting to know viewers, and being able to tell the stories of people in the area. “I am grateful to the people who share their stories with me,” said Deanna. “The stories people share and the trust they put in me to tell them makes me proud.”
Prior to joining the team at NBC10, Deanna was a reporter inHastings, Nebraska; Little Rock, Arkansas; and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She graduated from Syracuse University from the Newhouse School. Deanna has won three Mid-Atlantic Emmy awards for reporting in the Philadelphia region. She has also won several Associated Press Awards and is a recipient of a Milwaukee Press Club Award.
She enjoys giving back to the community. Every year she rides in the “Irish Pub Tour de Shore,” where she rides a bike from Philadelphia to Atlantic City to raise money for local charities.