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
Lawsuit filed by Bristol nursing home explosion survivors alleges gas leak warnings were ignored
The first civil lawsuit has been filed following the deadly explosion at a Bristol nursing home, with survivors alleging that warnings about a gas leak were ignored in the moments leading up to the blast.
Funeral of Delaware State Police Cpl. Matthew T. 'Ty' Snook: How to watch, traffic impacts
Funeral services are being held Monday for Delaware State Police Corporal Matthew “Ty" Snook, the trooper killed in the line of duty at a Wilmington DMV last month, with officials urging the public to plan ahead if attending or to watch from afar due to expected traffic disruptions.
Phillies hire Don Mattingly as bench coach, reuniting him with GM son
The Philadelphia Phillies have hired former major league manager and Yankees star Don Mattingly as their new bench coach, adding a veteran baseball voice to manager Rob Thomson’s staff.
Camden homicides hit lowest level since 1985 as violent crime continues to fall
Homicides and violent crime in Camden fell again in 2025, with city officials saying the latest numbers mark the safest year the city has seen in decades.
South Jersey native and Brewers prospect Frank Cairone hospitalized after serious car accident
A South Jersey native and highly regarded pitching prospect for the Milwaukee Brewers was hospitalized after being involved in a serious car accident in Franklinville this weekend, the team announced.
Man and woman killed in Lehigh County possible murder-suicide identified, investigation continues
The Lehigh County Coroner’s Office has released the names of the two people who died after a shooting inside a Bethlehem home late Friday night. Police are continuing to investigate the incident as a murder-suicide.
Man charged with murder after shooting leaves woman dead, minor injured in NJ: police
A Paulsboro man is facing multiple criminal charges after a shooting inside a home left one person dead and another injured, according to prosecutors.
Man, woman dead in Lehigh County in possible murder-suicide, coroner says
Two people were found dead inside a Bethlehem home late Friday night, and authorities are investigating the case as a possible murder-suicide.
Two people injured after car hits motorcycle, drives away on Torresdale Avenue
Two people were hospitalized early Saturday after a car struck their motorcycle and fled the scene on Torresdale Avenue.
Second pilot dies after fiery midair helicopter collision in New Jersey
Two pilots are now dead as of Monday morning after two helicopters collided midair and crashed moments after taking off from Hammonton Municipal Airport late Sunday, according to police.