Chris O'Connell
Chris O'Connell joined the FOX 29 News team in September 2010 as a general assignment reporter. He also co-anchors the Friday evening newscasts.
After spending 20 years reporting for TV news outlets around the country, Chris moved back home to Philadelphia from Minnesota, where he was an anchor and reporter for KSTP in St. Paul. Prior to that, he was a sports anchor and reporter for ten years at Bay News 9 in Tampa, Florida, where he also hosted a half-hour nightly sports talk show.
Chris honed his reporting skills with stints at WTVR in Richmond, VA, where he was bureau chief and reporter for two years; WGAL and WLYH in Lancaster, PA; and WAMU-FM radio in Washington, D.C.
In addition to an Emmy Award for Outstanding General Assignment Reporting, Chris has been honored by the Associated Press and Society of Professional Journalists for his reporting work throughout his career.
A graduate of Temple University in Philadelphia, Chris worked at WRTI-FM while completing his bachelor's degree in radio-television-film. He spent a semester overseas in London, working at the ABC News bureau. He grew up on Wallingford, Delaware County, PA, and attended Strath Haven High School.
Chris is very involved with The Friends of Alexander Deihl Foundation, a charity helping families of terminally ill children. It was founded in honor of Chris' "Superman" nephew, who suffers from the rare disease, Menke's Syndrome. Chris also serves on the Board of Directors for the Epilepsy Foundation of Eastern Pennsylvania.
In his spare time, Chris spends time with his wife, twin daughters and yellow lab Chester at his home in Delaware County, Pa. He enjoys cooking and is a big fan of all the Philadelphia sports teams. Chris' "career highlight" came in February 2018 when he traveled to Minneapolis to cover the Eagles victory in Super Bowl LVII.
The latest from Chris O'Connell
Swarthmore College students create encampment in pro-Palestine demonstrations
Students at Swarthmore College have set up an encampment on campus and refuse to move until their demands that the school divest itself from Israel are met.
Temperature inversion blamed for foul odor reported in Delaware County
Do you smell that? A weird burning smell has been permeating through some towns in Delaware County since late Monday night and local officials don’t know why.
3 dead in fatal crash possibly connected to Lululemon theft in Delco: sources
Police are investigating a fatal crash that closed a portion of Route 322 in Boothwyn after sources say the crash could be connected to a shoplifting incident at a Lululemon store in Glen Mills.
Arrest warrant for Pennsylvania Rep. Kevin Boyle withdrawn
The Philadelphia District Attorney's office has withdrawn an arrest warrant for Pennsylvania State Rep. Kevin Boyle after they say new information came to light on Monday.
Wildwoods tram car fleet seeks facelift funding to roll into future
A piece of Jersey shore history is looking for a fresh new facelift as a plan is in the works to replace the iconic Wildwoods Tramcar fleet.
FBI on alert of possible threats to Jewish community ahead Passover
The FBI is on high alert for potential threats to the Jewish community ahead the start of Passover Monday.
Caught on camera: Vandal breaks into historic church, destroys property 3 times; takes nothing
The search is on for the vandal targeting a historic church, not just once, but several times and the vandal was caught on surveillance video.
Delco volunteer firefighter charged with arson after admitting to setting car on fire next door to his home
Abner Carl Roberts, 18, a junior firefighter with Yeadon Fire Department in Delaware County, is facing arson charges after being accused of setting fire to a car next door to his own home in Colwyn.
Is My Teen Okay? Helping teens cope with increasing pressures
Since COVID, teen suicide rates have climbed steadily. In this special, FOX 29 talks with mental health experts, parents and teens about how to find ways to cope with anxiety and depression.
Family loses everything after home destroyed in unplanned demolition
A Francisville family is homeless after their home was demolished in an unplanned destruction of the property.