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.
The latest from Ellen Kolodziej
Philly residents asked for input on school buildings in facilities planning forums
The last time the School District of Philadelphia closed some schools it caused some real heartache for some neighborhoods. So, this time around, before they make any decisions, district officials say they’re trying to get as much input from the community as possible.
District Council 33 to create strike fund, seeking food and water donations
Amid the District Council 33 strike and negotiations with the City of Philadelphia, the union is seeking non-monetary donations.
Philadelphia mass shooting leaves 8 people hurt
Eight people were hurt when gunfire broke out at a bar and lounge in South Philadelphia shortly before 4 a.m. Saturday morning.
Family speaks out when man suffers critical injuries after being hit by car during strike
A father of six, with another child on the way, remains in critical condition after he and his pregnant fiancé were struck by a car in Port Richmond. The couple was participating in a strike when the incident occurred.
Philadelphia strike: Parker says District Council 33 refused city's offer to continue negotiations
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker said District Council 33 refused the city's offer to continue contract negotiations on Thursday as a crippling work stoppage continues.
Elderly woman killed, 2 injured, families displaced after rowhome collapse in Nicetown: officials
An elderly woman is dead and two other female victims were injured after a rowhome collapse occurred in Nicetown early Sunday morning.
Neighbors rush to rescue woman after tree fell on her Drexel Hill home
When a tree fell on Alice Thomas' Drexel Hill home during Thursday's storms, it was her 10-year-old neighbor who was first to react and alert his father who rescued her from the rubble.
Severe weather upends over 200 trees, sending them into homes, cars across Philly neighborhoods
Severe weather blew ferociously through the Delaware Valley late Thursday afternoon, leaving widespread damage in its wake and leaving more than 100,000 without power Friday afternoon.
Phillies surprise Delco family with backyard transformation, Dickie Noles appearance
The Almada brothers, who lost their father unexpectedly, received a heartwarming surprise this Father's Day, thanks to the Philadelphia Phillies and a team of dedicated volunteers.
Tragic fire at Pawsibilities Animal Rescue claims lives of 15 cats with special needs
A devastating fire at Pawsibilities Animal Rescue in Harleysville claimed the lives of at least 15 cats with special needs Sunday.