Amanda Pitts Leaving WPRI 12

Amanda Pitts Leaving WPRI 12

Reporter Amanda Pitts is leaving WPRI 12.

Pitts, who was born in Taunton, Massachusetts, and then grew up on the East Bay of Rhode Island, joined the 12 News team in September 2021, after reporting for the ABC affiliate in Rhode Island for more than three years. 

Her departure marks the latest at the station, after WPRI 12 Sports Director Morey Hershgordon announced in August he was leaving to join Channel 7 in Boston.

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Meteorologist Michelle Muscatello left WPRI 12 in February.

It marks the latest shakeup at the station, which saw Danielle North and Michaela Johnson depart at the end of 2022.

Pitts on Record

On Wednesday, Pitt shared the following: 

"Some bittersweet news to share…

I'm leaving WPRI at the end of September. I'm so grateful that I got to report for this station for the last two years, and in Rhode Island for the last five years.

There's nothing like reporting in your home market. I was lucky enough to do it at two TV stations here.

At WPRI, I met my love William and so many lifelong friends. I’ve been the luckiest girl in the world to work with some of the best photojournalists in this industry. Working in the field each day alongside Corey Welch and Ryan Welch is what I'll miss the most.

As for what's next, I'm not giving up on the TV news biz— I'II be moving one state over to work as a reporter for NBC Connecticut. I'm thrilled to become a part of the NBCUniversal family. 

I'll always be a Rhody girl through and through.

This has been an excruciatingly difficult decision for me, but I had to choose what's best for me and my future. Thanks for your viewership and support over the years. I hope you’ll continue to follow me in this new chapter."