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 beginning his Master's Degree at University of Florida Online this fall, studying Mass Communications in Digital Strategy.
Tyler 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
Lucky Pennsylvania Lottery player wins $2 million Powerball prize in Saturday’s drawing
A Pennsylvania lottery player is waking up a multimillionaire after matching the five white balls with the Power Play multiplier in Saturday night’s Powerball drawing.
How much snow fell on Sunday? Totals for Philadelphia area
Snow stacked up quickly across the Philadelphia region Sunday, with new reports showing nearly 9 inches in some suburbs and several inches on the ground in much of the city.
Large truck fire shuts down Montgomery Drive on-ramp to westbound Schuylkill Expressway
A large truck fire shut down the Montgomery Drive on-ramp to the westbound Schuylkill Expressway early Monday morning. Philadelphia firefighters blocked the ramp while they worked to get the flames under control.
Philadelphia-area school closings and delays: School districts respond to cold, windy weather
Several Philadelphia-area school districts have announced delays and closings for Monday in response to bitter cold and strong winds.
Thousands of PECO homes, businesses without power Sunday as winter storm impacts region
4,800+ homes and businesses using PECO across southeastern Pennsylvania are without electricity Sunday morning as snowfall and winter storm conditions continue to affect the region.
Ground delays in effect for JFK, PHL and EWR airports
Air travel at New York’s JFK and Philadelphia International Airport was disrupted Sunday, with ground stops in place and widespread delays affecting hundreds of flights amid ongoing winter weather impacts.
Winter Light Spectacular at Lehigh Valley Zoo canceled Sunday due to snow, cold temperatures
Winter Light Spectacular at the Lehigh Valley Zoo will not open Sunday night after event organizers canceled the show because of accumulating snow and frigid temperatures in the region.
Allentown's Lights in the Parkway closed after major vandalism damages holiday displays
Allentown's Lights in the Parkway was forced to shut down Sunday night after city officials say a major act of vandalism caused extensive damage to multiple holiday light displays at Lehigh Parkway.
Suspect arrested in connection to 93-year-old Philadelphia man found dead with lacerations in home
Philadelphia police say a suspect has been arrested in connection with the death of a 93-year-old man who was found inside his home earlier this month with severe injuries.
Snow blankets Philadelphia region as dangerous cold and strong winds move in
Snowfall across the Philadelphia area will soon be winding down, but the storm is far from over as plummeting temperatures, strong winds and dangerous wind chills take hold through the start of the week.