Chris O'Connell
Chris O'Connell joined the FOX 29 News team in September 2010 as a general assignment reporter. He also co-anchors the Friday evening newscasts.
After spending 20 years reporting for TV news outlets around the country, Chris moved back home to Philadelphia from Minnesota, where he was an anchor and reporter for KSTP in St. Paul. Prior to that, he was a sports anchor and reporter for ten years at Bay News 9 in Tampa, Florida, where he also hosted a half-hour nightly sports talk show.
Chris honed his reporting skills with stints at WTVR in Richmond, VA, where he was bureau chief and reporter for two years; WGAL and WLYH in Lancaster, PA; and WAMU-FM radio in Washington, D.C.
In addition to an Emmy Award for Outstanding General Assignment Reporting, Chris has been honored by the Associated Press and Society of Professional Journalists for his reporting work throughout his career.
A graduate of Temple University in Philadelphia, Chris worked at WRTI-FM while completing his bachelor's degree in radio-television-film. He spent a semester overseas in London, working at the ABC News bureau. He grew up on Wallingford, Delaware County, PA, and attended Strath Haven High School.
Chris is very involved with The Friends of Alexander Deihl Foundation, a charity helping families of terminally ill children. It was founded in honor of Chris' "Superman" nephew, who suffers from the rare disease, Menke's Syndrome. Chris also serves on the Board of Directors for the Epilepsy Foundation of Eastern Pennsylvania.
In his spare time, Chris spends time with his wife, twin daughters and yellow lab Chester at his home in Delaware County, Pa. He enjoys cooking and is a big fan of all the Philadelphia sports teams. Chris' "career highlight" came in February 2018 when he traveled to Minneapolis to cover the Eagles victory in Super Bowl LVII.
The latest from Chris O'Connell
Chester police commissioner to retire amid traffic incident investigation
Chester Police Commissioner Steven Gretsky will retire on Tuesday, according to a statement released by the city.
What do Philadelphia Eagles fans know about Kansas City?
Since the Philadelphia Eagles will take on the Kansas City Chiefs for another Super Bowl, we did a little unscientific and totally biased comparison between the two cities.
Eagles fans ready for a win against Commanders in NFC Championship game
Philadelphia Eagles fans are getting hyped up for Sunday's NFC Championship game against the Washington Commanders.
South Jersey school evacuated as fire rages nearby
Crews battled a 2-alarm fire in an manufacturing facility in Franklin Township, which forced the evacuation of some students Thursday morning.
Philly evaluates unsheltered population as bitter cold continues
The city of Philadelphia is conducting its annual count of the homeless population Wednesday night.
Collingdale police officer shortage: Residents express safety concerns, demand answers
The Collingdale Police Department accepted the resignation of an officer who was only on the force for three days when he was charged with a road rage incident two years ago. Here's an update on the department's police shortage.
Philly weather: Temperatures predicted to dip into single digits overnight Tuesday
Temperatures on Tuesday and Wednesday are expected to reach the teens with below zero wind chills in the Philadelphia area.
Eagles playoffs: Will Philly see another Snow Bowl on Sunday?
The Philadelphia Eagles are facing off against the Los Angeles Rams in the Divisional round of the NFL playoffs Sunday, at Lincoln Financial Field and the forecast for Sunday is calling for inches of snow to fall throughout the playoff game.
Recent home burglaries across Delaware, Chester counties possibly connected: police
Upper Providence Township police in Delaware County are warning residents about a group of burglars who they believe are now moving to other communities north in Delaware and Chester counties.
Calif. wildfires: Former Delco student loses everything
Chris Pack, who lives in Altadena, California, had his home destroyed by the Eaton Fire. He studied at Eastern University, in St. Davids, and then went back to work in the entertainment industry in L.A.