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
Temple student chased into residence hall lobby, attacked by group of teens
Temple University Police say a student was chased into the lobby of a residence hall and attacked by a group of teens early Sunday morning.
Speed camera enforcement begins in Philly school zones after warning period
Speed cameras placed in several Philadelphia school zones have officially entered enforcement mode, meaning drivers caught speeding will now receive fines instead of warnings.
Pennsylvania tick season starts early after cold winter, CDC reports
Ticks are emerging earlier and in greater numbers this year due to weather patterns, increasing the risk for people and pets in Pennsylvania.
Demolition concludes as recovery begins at Grays Ferry collapse site
The final section of a collapsed parking garage in Grays Ferry came down around 7 p.m. Sunday after a day of careful demolition, marking a major turning point as crews now shift into a painstaking recovery effort.
Chosen 300 Ministries provide meals, groceries and free haircuts in Philly on Good Friday
Chosen 300 Ministries in Philadelphia provided extra support on Good Friday, including meals, free haircuts, and groceries, to help the community during the Easter season.
24-year-old flight instructor recounts moments before plane loses power, crashes in Northeast Philly
A small plane from Fly Legacy Aviation crashed in Fluehr Park, Northeast Philadelphia, injuring two people, including an off-duty police officer in pilot training and a 24-year-old flight instructor.
Quakertown students involved in clash with police at ICE protest appear in court
Five Quakertown High School students appeared in court Friday after a clash with police during an anti-ICE protest last month.
Philadelphia, Bucks County, and South Jersey dig out after major snowstorm
Residents across South Philly, Bucks County, and South Jersey are digging out after a major snowstorm, with city and county crews working to clear roads and restore normalcy.
Speed cameras coming to 5 Philly schools to curb accidents
Philadelphia is installing speed cameras at five schools with high accident rates to reduce speeding and improve safety, with enforcement starting tomorrow.
Police seek man who robbed, dragged elderly woman at Northeast Philadelphia bus stop
Police are searching for a man accused of robbing and dragging an elderly woman using a crutch as she waited for a bus in Northeast Philadelphia earlier this month.