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
1-year-old found in stolen car in West Philadelphia
Police said a 1-year-old was inside a running car in West Philadelphia Saturday when someone took the car and drove off.
Philadelphia weather: Severe thunderstorms, tornadoes possible in region Monday
Strong storms are expected along with serious winds on Monday. After that, it'll get cold again.
Philadelphia sues Glock, claims company helps fuel city’s gun violence
Philadelphia is suing Glock, accusing the gun maker of advertising switches, small devices that make semi-automatic handguns fully automatic, even though the company doesn't sell them itself.
Former Gettysburg Mayor Chad-Alan Carr charged with sex crimes against children
Chad-Alan Carr has been charged with sexually abusing at least one person, who was 16 at the time. At that time, Carr was directing the school play at Gettysburg High School.
Berwyn shooting victim ID'd as 'dedicated' CHOP nurse
Megan Nieberle was shot while sitting in her car late Saturday night.
Chase Utley to be inducted to Phillies Wall of Fame
Chase Utley will join the Philadelphia Phillies' Wall of Fame on Aug. 7
Pennsylvania State Trooper shot and killed during traffic stop in Chester County
A Pennsylvania State Police Trooper was shot and killed during a traffic stop Sunday night in West Caln Township.
FBI searches 2 Bucks County homes in connection with NYC protests
The FBI and local police investigated two Bucks County homes Sunday afternoon in connection with protests in New York City on Saturday where two people were arrested for allegedly trying to set off improvised explosive devices.
'Suspicious device' found in vehicle in Manhattan tied to NYC protest investigation
The NYPD Bomb Squad has safely removed the device and taken it for testing. Officials said the investigation is connected to Saturday's protests near Mayor Zohran Mamdani's residence.
Human remains found at Ridley Creek State Park
A pair of hikers found human remains in Ridley Creek State Park.