Jeff Cole
Jeff Cole joined the FOX 29 News team in March of 2000 as an investigative reporter.
Jeff is a two-time winner of the Weiss Award for Investigative Reporting, as well as the recipient of a series of Edward R. Murrow Awards and Associated Press Awards. His reports have led to changes in law, firings, resignations, and arrests. Along with investigative reporting, Jeff is a fill-in anchor and occasionally covers state politics. He was also named one of the region's most powerful people by Philadelphia Magazine.
Before coming to FOX 29, Jeff worked at CBS affiliate WFSB in Hartford, Connecticut. He started his career there in 1984 as a morning news anchor. After two years of anchoring, he did investigative reporting for more than a decade. He won four New England Emmy Awards for his investigative reporting. He twice won the prestigious Theodore Driscoll award, named for the Hartford Courant's long-time investigative reporter. Jeff is the only broadcast reporter to ever win this award.
Prior to his award-winning tenure at WFSB, Jeff worked as a political reporter for Maryland Public Television. He was responsible for covering the Maryland General Assembly while it was in session. In the Assembly's off-season, he produced mini-documentaries for the station.
He began his political reporting career as an assignment editor, producer and reporter for Capital Broadcast News in Washington, D.C.
Jeff graduated in 1980 from the University of Bridgeport in Bridgeport, Connecticut, with a degree in journalism and history. While an undergraduate there, he worked for two years as a producer/tape editor for WTNH-TV, the ABC affiliate in New Haven. He was also an intern on Capitol Hill for a Connecticut congressman.
A native of Southern Massachusetts, Jeff is one of six children. He is married with two children.
The latest from Jeff Cole
Human trafficking ring in Northeast Philadelphia busted; nearly 2 dozen charged
A human trafficking ring is busted in Philadelphia. The ring existed for a decade with nearly two dozen people facing charges.
Liz Cheney helps Harris seek moderate votes as they paint Trump as a dangerous choice
Kamala Harris teamed up with Liz Cheney on Monday to make a bipartisan appeal to Republican voters uneasy about Donald Trump, describing the former president as a malignant force that needs to be removed from American politics.
Pa voter registration deadline looms as officials warn public of disinformation tactics
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SEPTA looks to fare increases to overcome budget strain
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Bob Casey, Dave McCormick return to campaign trail after spirited debate
Senator Bob Casey and Dave McCormick hit the campaign trail the morning after a very spirited debate in their U.S. Senate race.
2024 Election: Find out how Philadelphia Latinos are voting and why
The battleground states, including Pennsylvania, sees Latino voters engaged in the 2024 election, while community organizations are focusing on getting voters to the polls Election Day.
2 suspects sought for triple stabbing in Center City
Philadelphia police are searching for two suspects after they say three people were stabbed in Center City over the weekend.
Coatesville bus shooting: Students describe chaos inside bus, as 1 arrest made
Police arrest a 17-year-old boy in connection with what officials say was a targeted shooting at a Coatesville school bus filled with students. Three other suspects are still being sought.
More than 70 firefighters battle large blaze at strip mall in Bensalem
Flames tore through a local strip mall early Thursday morning as crews rushed to extinguish the raging fire.
76ers arena proposal: NJ renews pressure for Sixers to cross river with Camden site tour
With the future of a new 76ers arena still up in the air, Sixers owner David Adelman gets a tour of the proposed Camden site from NJ Governor Phil Murphy.