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
Central Berks Officer Kristin Yeager honored after fatal crash in Earl Township
Hundreds gathered on Penn Avenue to honor fallen Central Berks police officer Kristin Yeager, who died in the line of duty while responding to an emergency call.
Good Samaritan dies after mistaken identity shooting at hotel near PHL: police
A case of reported mistaken identity left an innocent bystander dead on Sunday following a shooting outside a hotel near Philadelphia International Airport.
At least 8 displaced after fire in Bristol; multiple families lose homes, Red Cross steps in
A two-alarm fire in Bristol, Bucks County, displaced several families, leaving eight people without homes, but no injuries were reported.
Sandy Sprint 5K raises money for ovarian cancer, inspires hope for survivors
Hundreds of runners of all ages participated in the Sandy Sprint on Saturday to help raise money to find a cure for ovarian cancer, and to inspire hope in those battling the disease.
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.