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
DNA identifies woman whose remains were found in Wilmington park in 2011
DNA and investigative genealogy have identified human remains found in a Wilmington park in 2011 as a woman who died more than a century ago.
Woman killed, 2 others injured after car crashes into railway support beam near Girard Avenue
A woman was killed and two others were injured after a car crashed into a railway support beam near Girard Avenue in Philadelphia.
Twenty years since Steve Irwin’s death, the Crocodile Hunter still inspires the world
Twenty years after Steve Irwin’s death, the Crocodile Hunter’s love for wildlife lives on through his family, Australia Zoo and the generations he inspired.
Severe storms could return to Philadelphia area, bringing flood and wind threat
Severe thunderstorms could return to parts of the Northeast through Friday, with Philadelphia, New York City and Washington, D.C., facing threats on different days.
Eugene Horsch investigation: Timeline of evidence found at Olney home
A timeline of the Eugene Horsch investigation, the evidence found at an Olney home and what remains unknown about two missing women.
4 shot, 1 stabbed in separate Philadelphia incidents overnight; 1 victim critical
Four men were shot and another was stabbed in separate incidents across Philadelphia late Friday and early Saturday. One shooting victim was listed in critical but stable condition.
UEFA prepares criminal complaint against FIFA’s Infantino over failed World Cup sale plan
UEFA is preparing a criminal complaint against FIFA President Gianni Infantino over a failed plan to sell a stake in future World Cup commercial rights to private investors.
Rocky Run returns to Philadelphia Nov. 14 with 50th-anniversary finisher medals
The 2026 Rocky Run medals celebrate 50 years of Rocky as tens of thousands of runners prepare to take over the Philadelphia Museum of Art on Nov. 14.
Severe storms could bring flash flooding, damaging winds to the Northeast US
Severe thunderstorms could bring damaging winds, flash flooding and a limited tornado threat to the Philadelphia area, New York City and the DMV on Thursday.
Pennsylvania SNAP payments for September 2026: When benefits arrive and how much you could get
Pennsylvania SNAP benefits are scheduled to arrive in September based on a recipient’s county and case record number. Here’s when payments are expected and how much households can receive.