Tyler Thrasher
Tyler Thrasher is a Regional Digital Content Creator for FOX 5 NY, FOX 29 Philadelphia and FOX 5 DC.
Tyler started his news career at WRIC ABC 8News in Richmond, Virginia, as a photojournalist after graduating from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2017.
Also affectionately known as "Thrash" — Tyler worked his way up through the newsroom, becoming a news reporter in Nov. 2019, right before the coronavirus pandemic hit. He covered events ranging from Richmond social justice movements, critical election cycles, and extensive coverage of efforts to change hazing laws in the Commonwealth of Virginia. He also served as one of the team's sports anchors for local coverage.
After a few years, he ultimately stepped into a leadership role at 8News, serving as the station's Digital Executive Producer.
He is currently a graduate student pursuing a Master's Degree at University of Florida Online, studying Mass Communications in Digital Strategy.
Tyler is in the worship band at Epic Church in Center City and has many hobbies like writing music, playing soccer, signing up to run local races and playing with his rescue dog, Bella.
Story idea or feedback? Email Tyler at FTSDigitalNortheast@fox.com
The latest from Tyler Thrasher
NJ police officer critically injured after being struck by suspected impaired driver in Cape May County
A Middle Township police officer is in critical condition after being struck by a suspected impaired driver during a South Jersey traffic stop.
7,000 cyclists take over car-free streets for the annual Philly Bike Ride
Thousands of cyclists took over car-free streets across the city Saturday morning for the annual Philly Bike Ride.
'Hats Trimmed Free of Charge': The story behind Philadelphia’s iconic Lit Brothers building
Ever wondered what the "Hats Trimmed Free of Charge" plaque on Center City's Lits Building means? Here is the story behind Philadelphia's iconic department store.
Man in electric wheelchair killed in Wilmington crash; driver located by troopers
A 69-year-old man in an electric wheelchair died after being struck by a Jeep in Wilmington, Delaware, prompting a state police investigation.
Remnants of Hurricane Isaias to bring rain, flash flood threat to Philadelphia on Sunday
Philadelphia is preparing for one to two inches of rain and potential flash flooding on Sunday as the remnants of Hurricane Isaias move into the region.
2 men injured, vehicles struck by gunfire in North Colorado Street shooting
Two men are hospitalized in stable condition after a double shooting Friday night on North Colorado Street in Philadelphia.
Pedestrian killed in Newark vehicle crash Friday night
A pedestrian died after being struck by a vehicle at a Newark intersection on Friday evening, prompting a three-hour road closure and investigation.
10-year veteran Philadelphia police officer dies after West Philly ambush; 2nd officer stable
One Philadelphia police officer has died and a second remains hospitalized after they were ambushed in West Philadelphia. Officials have identified the fallen officer as a 10-year veteran of the department.
Hurricane Isaias could turn Sunday soggy, stormy across Philadelphia, New Jersey and Delaware
The remnants of Hurricane Isaias could bring heavy rain, isolated flooding and thunderstorms to Philadelphia, New Jersey and Delaware on Sunday.
Hurricane Isaias remnants could bring heavy rain to Philadelphia, NJ: Storm tracker, models
Hurricane Isaias is expected to send rain into the Northeast this weekend, with the wettest weather likely Sunday into Monday.