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
Delaware teen shot and killed in restaurant parking lot
An 18-year-old man was found shot multiple times in a parking lot off North Dupont Highway in Dover, Delaware, Friday night.
Teen charged with manslaughter for Mays Landing crash that killed 2
A 16-year-old has been charged with driving the stolen SUV that crashed head-on into a sedan in Mays Landing in August, killing two people.
What we know about Erin Piacenti, Penn grad killed in Times Square stabbing
Erin Piacenti, a 32-year-old University of Pennsylvania graduate and banking executive from New Jersey, was killed in a stabbing spree in Times Square earlier this week.
Larry Christenson, former Phillies pitcher, dies unexpectedly during family fishing trip
Former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Larry Christenson died Friday, the team announced. He was 72.
Jersey Shore under Flash Flood Warnings before rain clears out for weekend
More flash flood warnings are in effect on the coast Friday evening, but the weekend forecast looks much nicer.
Montgomery County elementary school teacher charged with producing child sexual abuse material
A teacher at a Landsdale elementary school has been arrested and charged with producing child sexual abuse material.
Jerry Sandusky accuser plans to recant claims of sexual assault
Jerry Sandusky will be back in court in September, as his defense team says one of his accusers is taking back claims the former Penn State coach sexually abused him when he was 10 years old.
Flood watch issued for Philadelphia region ahead of Thursday storms
After several days of gorgeous weather, rain is coming to the Philadelphia region on Thursday, with the worst of the storms expected around dinnertime.
Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie to join Eagles Hall of Fame
Philadelphia Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie will join the franchise's Hall of Fame on Oct. 26, when the Eagles play the Dallas Cowboys.
2 killed after stolen car causes head-on crash in Mays Landing
Two people were killed in an early-morning crash in Atlantic County Saturday caused by a stolen car, investigators say.