
Ellen Kolodziej
Ellen Kolodziej joined the FOX 29 News team in July 2022 as a general assignment reporter.
Prior to joining FOX 29, Ellen was a reporter at WFMZ-TV in Allentown, PA, as well as a news anchor for KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia, for two years. Before that, she was a Reporter/Anchor for six years at ME-TV in Philadelphia and New York City. FOX 29 is the eleventh TV/radio station for which Ellen has worked, including 1210 WPHT Radio and WCAU-NBC 10 in Philadelphia, WGCL in Atlanta, KARE in Minneapolis, and WHTM in Harrisburg, PA.
Ellen holds a master’s degree in Journalism from Indiana University in Bloomington, IN. She earned her BA in Communications/English from LaSalle University in Philadelphia, where she was an adjunct professor teaching public speaking from 2007 to 2020. She has also done media training and speaking training for executives and served as director of communications for Pennsylvania State Representative Rick Taylor from 2009 to 2011.
Ellen grew up in the Port Richmond neighborhood of Philadelphia and attended Hallahan High School for Girls in Center City. She is passionate about all Philadelphia sports and loved reporting for "The Charlie Manuel TV Show" and Phillies Post Game Live, as well as "Philly Pheud," with Mike Missanelli. She resides in Havertown, PA, and has two children: Krystyna, a recent graduate of the Fashion Institute in New York City; and Jack, a student at Pennsylvania State University.
The latest from Ellen Kolodziej
Woman, 65, killed after massive tree falls onto vehicle during wind storm in Philly
The Philadelphia police are investigating after they say a tree fell onto a vehicle leaving a woman dead Sunday evening.
Eagles parade: Fans praise public transportation to and from parade
Fans converged on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway from all over, arriving by train, plane and automobile just for the once-in-a-lifetime experience of celebrating the Eagles.
Eagles Super Bowl: Fans pack stores for last-minute supplies ahead of game, winter weather
The double whammy of winter weather on the weekend of the Philadelphia Eagles taking on the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX had Birds’ fans inside grocery stores, sporting goods stores and hardware stores, collecting a number of items to get them through the weekend.
Philly plane crash: Victims identified, investigation continues after 7 killed, 22 injured
Devastating scenes remain days after a medical transport plane crashed in Northeast Philadelphia, claiming the lives of seven people, including a pediatric patient, and injuring at least another 22 people.
Young boy gifted Isaiah Rodgers' gloves in once-in-a-lifetime Eagles NFC Championship game
Influencer MD Motivator picked 8-year-old Declan LeBaron to go to the Eagles vs. Commanders game Sunday after hearing about his painful battle with Systemic Juvenile Arthritis. Here's how his once-in-a-lifetime experience went.
76ers back off Center City arena proposal, will stay in South Philadelphia: sources
In a shocking decision, sources say the Sixers have decided to abandon plans to build a new Sixers arena in Center City, opting to stay in South Philadelphia.
$50K in equipment stolen from Chester County business; police seek assistance identifying suspects
A small business owner in Chester County has lost almost all of his livelihood after thieves took off with thousands of dollars in tools and equipment and police are asking for help identifying the suspects.
Dozens turn out to celebrate 5-year-old cancer survivor in Gloucester County
It was quite a day for a little boy in New Jersey who is finally home after months in the hospital. Dozens of people in Sewell turned out to make sure Gavin Todd found out just how much he’s loved.
Sang Kee closed: Beloved Chinatown restaurant shut down indefinitely due to electrical issues
Sang Kee, a popular restaurant in Chinatown, has been shutdown indefinitely by the city due to electrical problems.
Suspect charged in deadly shooting, crash on I-95 in Delaware County
Pennsylvania State Police arrested 32-year-old Marquice Pierce of Chester for the murder of Clinton Martin that occurred on I-95 back in September.