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
City leaders rebuke Philadelphia mass shooting that killed 3, injured 6: 'This was a gun battle'
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker condemned a weekend mass shooting that erupted during an argument at a street gathering and claimed the lives of three people.
Global tech outage: PHL copes with delays, cancelations as Mayor Parker says city impacted
Airports, hospitals, banks, courts – you name it, the CrowdStrike outage sent a ripple effect across the entire country. Philadelphia felt the impact most acutely at the airport and 30th Street Station, while city services carried on.
Thousands of Philadelphia workers return to office Monday after Mayor Parker mandate
Approximately 4,500 remaining remote workers must return to the office on Monday after a judge denied an injunction over an order from Mayor Cherelle Parker.
PA residents and foreign tourists react to Trump assassination attempt
From Philadelphia to across the globe, folks are in shock after a shooting erupted at a Trump rally over the weekend. Hear some of the reactions.
Packed Greyhound bus station meeting takes unexpected turn: find out why
A packed meeting in Old City with people turning out to voice their concern over plans for a controversial bus stop took place Tuesday night, without the result anyone anticipated.
Wharton State Forest wildfire: Inside grueling conditions firefighters face in extreme heat fighting fire
The wildfire in Wharton State Forest has been burning for three days and the command center is where firefighters come to get some rest after a long shift. It’s been a really tough fight, not just against the flames, but the intense heat.
Crews continue to battle wildfire in New Jersey’s Wharton State Forest
Crews are battling a wildfire in Wharton State Forest in Tabernacle Township, New Jersey.
Fourth of July 2024: Fireworks blanket skies from Philly to Jersey shore in celebration of nation's birthday
From July 4th on the Parkway in Philly to a night sky light brilliantly with fireworks in Ocean City, residents and tourists happily celebrated the nation's birthday.
Fourth of July travel: PHL Airport travelers frustrated after delays, lost luggage
From severe thunderstorm aftermath to delays and lost luggage, it’s been a chaotic few days at the Philadelphia International Airport during one of the busiest travel weeks of the year.
Apartment fire displaces dozens of residents, pets in Port Richmond
Dozens of people are out of their homes after a fire at a Port Richmond apartment complex.