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 man charged with arson, attempted murder for fires at apartment, workplace
A Camden County man was charged on Thursday with a string of arson attacks at his home and workplace within minutes of each other.
Dozens of Philadelphia schools going virtual on Friday due to extreme heat
More than 50 Philadelphia schools are being forced to hold virtual classes on Friday, June 5, because of forecasted heat in the city.
NJ primary results: Justin Murphy wins Republican nomination for Senate
Justin Murphy won the Republican Party's nomination for New Jersey's Senate election. He'll take on Democrat Cory Booker in November.
LIVE Election Results: New Jersey primary races for U.S. Senate, House seats
Four Republicans are working to unseat New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker, and all of the state's House districts are up for grabs in November.
Philly man charged with 2018 Cheltenham road rage murder after ballistics match
Jihad Henderson was recently convicted of a 2024 shooting in Delaware County. Investigators found the gun used in that shooting was the same used in a murder in Cheltenham in 2018.
15-year-old shot in NE Philadelphia: Police search for shooter
Officers found a 15-year-old boy who was shot in the chest in Northeast Philadelphia on Wednesday evening.
Philadelphia Union part ways with head coach Bradley Carnell
Bradley Carnell is out as head coach of the Philadelphia Union just 15 games into his second season.
Cheltenham High School cancels varsity, JV football for 2026 season
CSD Superintendent Brian Scriven said there are still “several critical tasks" that need to be completed before the program can continue.
Bensalem car thieves caught on camera: Police warn of growing trend
Bensalem Police say they're seeing an increase in thefts of high-performance cars, especially Dodge Chargers and Challengers.