Joe Calabrese
Joe Calabrese is a digital journalist for FOX 5 New York, FOX 29 Philadelphia and FOX 5 DC.
Over his career, Joe has worked in several top media markets including Washington, D.C., Cleveland and, most recently, Los Angeles. A New Jersey native, Joe has now returned home to the East Coast.
Joe has covered several major breaking news stories, like the COVID-19 pandemic in rural Ohio, the Capitol Riot on Jan. 6, 2021, the deadly Southern California wildfires of 2025 and more. Joe enjoys covering a vast range of topics, including sports and politics, using his skills in data journalism, web development and interactive graphics to bolster his storytelling.
In addition to his day job, Joe teaches future journalists at his alma mater, the University of Southern California.
Story idea or feedback? Email Joe at FTSDigitalNortheast@fox.com
The latest from Joe Calabrese
Rat birth control? PETA urges Philadelphia to use contraceptive to curb rodent problem
Could Philadelphia start using birth control to curb the local rat population? Animal advocates say similar programs have been effective in other big cities like Baltimore and New York.
Horsch investigation: Medical examiner called to Chew Avenue home
Law enforcement sources confirmed to FOX 29 that the Medical Examiner's Office was called to the Olney home of Eugene Horsch on Thursday, as crews continue excavating the property.
NJ deputy attorney general charged with using AI to make, distribute child sex abuse material
Brian Fitzgerald, a Deputy Attorney General for the state of New Jersey, was arrested and charged with using AI to create child sexual abuse material, according to officials.
West Philadelphia police shooting: Officials ID officer injured in ambush attack
Officer Hector Rodriguez III remains stable after he was shot 12 times in an ambush last weekend, according to police.
Philadelphia man stabbed to death in home, housemate in custody
A 53-year-old Philadelphia man was stabbed inside his home Thursday morning.
Woman sentenced to 30+ years for 2023 murder of SEPTA bus driver in Philadelphia
Zhontay Capers was sentenced to more than three decades in prison for shooting and killing Bernard Gribbin in October 2023.
Chester County warns of possible measles exposure at multiple pharmacies
If you were at these three Chester County pharmacies on Oct. 4, health officials say you should be on the lookout for measles symptoms.
Pennsylvania 2026 midterm election: Key deadlines, how to register and vote
Here's everything you need to know about voting and registering to vote in Pennsylvania ahead of the 2026 midterm election.
Eagles Lane Johnson announces retirement
Eagles tackle Lane Johnson announced he is retiring from the NFL.
1 killed, nearly a dozen injured in 16-vehicle Havertown crash
One person was killed and nearly a dozen others were injured in a 16-vehicle crash in Havertown on Saturday.