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
Two dead in quadruple shooting outside Philadelphia lounge
Philadelphia police are investigating a fatal quadruple shooting that occurred overnight in the city's Fairhill neighborhood, leaving two people dead and two others hospitalized.
African American Museum hosts Juneteenth Festival for 50th anniversary
Hundreds of people lined up for free entry at the African American Museum to celebrate Juneteenth and the museum’s 50th anniversary.
FIFA fans flock to Philadelphia for soccer, history, and cheesesteaks
Soccer fans from around the world are arriving in Philadelphia, eager to experience the city's history, food, and iconic landmarks during the FIFA event.
Penn State student shot, killed near South Philadelphia home in suspected robbery
A family is searching for answers and pleading for the public's help after a 22-year-old Penn State student was fatally shot early Saturday morning in South Philadelphia.
Beloved Philadelphia barber missing after jumping into Delaware River near Torresdale
Crews are searching the Delaware River near Torresdale for a missing swimmer who friends say disappeared after jumping from a boat early Friday.
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.