Joe Calabrese
Joe Calabrese is a digital journalist for FOX 5 New York, FOX 29 Philadelphia and FOX 5 DC.
Over his career, Joe has worked in several top media markets including Washington, D.C., Cleveland and, most recently, Los Angeles. A New Jersey native, Joe has now returned home to the East Coast.
Joe has covered several major breaking news stories, like the COVID-19 pandemic in rural Ohio, the Capitol Riot on Jan. 6, 2021, the deadly Southern California wildfires of 2025 and more. Joe enjoys covering a vast range of topics, including sports and politics, using his skills in data journalism, web development and interactive graphics to bolster his storytelling.
In addition to his day job, Joe teaches future journalists at his alma mater, the University of Southern California.
Story idea or feedback? Email Joe at FTSDigitalNortheast@fox.com
The latest from Joe Calabrese
NJ gambling bust: 14 people charged in mob-tied sports betting ring
Joseph “Little Joe" Perna, a soldier in the Lucchese crime family, has been charged with financing the betting ring out of Northern New Jersey.
NJ man's death is first tied to 'meat allergy' caused by tick bite, researchers say
Researchers at the University of Virginia have confirmed that a New Jersey man died from an "allergic reaction" to meat he developed after being bitten by tick larvae.
NJ governor election: County-by-county results show gap between Sherrill, Ciattarelli
Jack Ciattarelli narrowly lost to Phil Murphy in the 2021 election. This time it wasn't so close, across the entire state.
Pennsylvania lawmakers tentatively agree to $50B state budget 4 months late: Reports
More than four months late, Pennsylvania state lawmakers may have finally come to an agreement on a budget for the fiscal year.
Eagles CB Jaire Alexander 'stepping away from football': Reports
Days after the Eagles traded for Jaire Alexander, the cornerback has reportedly told the team he is stepping away from football.
Teen girls accused of joyride in Washington Township, damaging multiple homes
Police said two 13-year-old girls took their parents' car on a joyride, causing damage across the neighborhood.
4 charged with running luxury car theft, home invasion ring in South Jersey
The four men are charged with stealing 11 cars over the span of two months, and trying to steal four more.
SEPTA cuts trains on Tuesday and Wednesday to meet federal inspection deadline
SEPTA has canceled more than a dozen trains on Tuesday and Wednesday as they work to meet a federal deadline to inspect all the cars in their Silverliner IV fleet.
Kada Scott laid to rest after Mount Airy funeral
Kada Scott went missing on Oct. 4. More than a month later, the community laid her to rest after honoring her life.
Philly police officers charged in boxing program scandal suspended
Nine active and former Philadelphia Police officers have been charged following an investigation into the "Guns Down, Gloves Up" youth outreach program.