Ellen Kolodziej
Ellen Kolodziej joined the FOX 29 News team in July 2022 as a general assignment reporter.
Prior to joining FOX 29, Ellen was a reporter at WFMZ-TV in Allentown, PA, as well as a news anchor for KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia, for two years. Before that, she was a Reporter/Anchor for six years at ME-TV in Philadelphia and New York City. FOX 29 is the eleventh TV/radio station for which Ellen has worked, including 1210 WPHT Radio and WCAU-NBC 10 in Philadelphia, WGCL in Atlanta, KARE in Minneapolis, and WHTM in Harrisburg, PA.
Ellen holds a master’s degree in Journalism from Indiana University in Bloomington, IN. She earned her BA in Communications/English from LaSalle University in Philadelphia, where she was an adjunct professor teaching public speaking from 2007 to 2020. She has also done media training and speaking training for executives and served as director of communications for Pennsylvania State Representative Rick Taylor from 2009 to 2011.
Ellen grew up in the Port Richmond neighborhood of Philadelphia and attended Hallahan High School for Girls in Center City. She is passionate about all Philadelphia sports and loved reporting for "The Charlie Manuel TV Show" and Phillies Post Game Live, as well as "Philly Pheud," with Mike Missanelli. She resides in Havertown, PA, and has two children: Krystyna, a recent graduate of the Fashion Institute in New York City; and Jack, a student at Pennsylvania State University.
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3 Swarthmore College graduates killed in plane crash in Upstate New York
The Swarthmore College community is mourning the loss of three graduates who were among the six people killed in a plane crash in Upstate New York Saturday.Stop
Montgomery County hosts first-ever Blind Hockey Youth Jamboree
Hatfield Ice Arena hosted Philadelphia Blind Hockey and its first Blind Hockey Youth Jamboree.
Community gathers for Easter giveaway delivering to 40 food banks for those in need
It’s the 15th annual Easter giveaway at 40 food banks across Philadelphia. This year, Small Things Philadelphia added a little fun to the festivities.
Rats seen scurrying in Philly neighborhood have residents beyond frustrated: 'It's gross!'
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Cherry Hill Mall to enforce new parental supervision policy after rowdy teen reports
The Cherry Hill Mall is cracking down on rowdy behavior with its new Parental Supervision Policy.
Philly Spring Cleaning: Hundreds volunteer for city-wide cleaning while tires removed from Tacony Park
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Delco severe weather: Straight-line winds confirmed after storms topple trees, power lines
Overnight severe storms blew through the region wreaking havoc across much of the area, including Delaware County, where straight-line winds downed power lines and toppled trees on top of cars.
Lumberton mayor censured by committee after arrest for DUI as residents push for resignation
In Burlington County, a push is on for the mayor of Lumberton to step down after she was arrested for DUI.
Jersey Kebab reopens with community celebration months after ICE raid
Jersey Kebab, a New Jersey family-owned restaurant opened its doors Sunday for the first time since its owners were detained by immigration officials back in February.