Chris O'Connell
Chris O'Connell joined the FOX 29 News team in September 2010 as a general assignment reporter. He also co-anchors the Friday evening newscasts.
After spending 20 years reporting for TV news outlets around the country, Chris moved back home to Philadelphia from Minnesota, where he was an anchor and reporter for KSTP in St. Paul. Prior to that, he was a sports anchor and reporter for ten years at Bay News 9 in Tampa, Florida, where he also hosted a half-hour nightly sports talk show.
Chris honed his reporting skills with stints at WTVR in Richmond, VA, where he was bureau chief and reporter for two years; WGAL and WLYH in Lancaster, PA; and WAMU-FM radio in Washington, D.C.
In addition to an Emmy Award for Outstanding General Assignment Reporting, Chris has been honored by the Associated Press and Society of Professional Journalists for his reporting work throughout his career.
A graduate of Temple University in Philadelphia, Chris worked at WRTI-FM while completing his bachelor's degree in radio-television-film. He spent a semester overseas in London, working at the ABC News bureau. He grew up on Wallingford, Delaware County, PA, and attended Strath Haven High School.
Chris is very involved with The Friends of Alexander Deihl Foundation, a charity helping families of terminally ill children. It was founded in honor of Chris' "Superman" nephew, who suffers from the rare disease, Menke's Syndrome. Chris also serves on the Board of Directors for the Epilepsy Foundation of Eastern Pennsylvania.
In his spare time, Chris spends time with his wife, twin daughters and yellow lab Chester at his home in Delaware County, Pa. He enjoys cooking and is a big fan of all the Philadelphia sports teams. Chris' "career highlight" came in February 2018 when he traveled to Minneapolis to cover the Eagles victory in Super Bowl LVII.
The latest from Chris O'Connell
Residents express fury over possibility of losing police department in Montgomery County
The future of a local police department in Montgomery County could be in doubt as leaders in Jenkintown got an earful from residents Tuesday night in an emotional council meeting.
See Vare Gymnastics team receive $21 million recreation center facelift in new ‘Underdogs’ documentary
From the vault to the big screen, the Vare Recreation Center girls gymnastics team from Southwest Philly is the subject of a new documentary, ‘Underdogs,’ being released this week at Philly Film Festival.
House explosion in Honey Brook leaves at least 1 dead: officials
At least one person has died following an apparent house explosion in Honey Brook early Friday morning.
2024 Election: Elon Musk holds rally for Donald Trump in Delaware County
It’s not just the presidential candidates adding battleground Pennsylvania to their calendars. The richest man in the world, and one of the most controversial, was in Delaware County on Thursday holding a rally.
2024 Election: Residents speak out as VP Harris campaigns in must-win Bucks County
Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris focused her efforts on courting votes in one of the most-watched counties, Bucks, backed by dozens of high-profile members of the GOP.
Shoppers react after 10 million pounds of meat recalled due to listeria contamination
Millions of Americans may be impacted by a massive meat recall affecting hundreds of products across major retailers. Philly area residents and Dr. Mike Cirigliano react.
SS United States burglary: New video released in search for more suspects
Philadelphia police have released new video in hopes of identifying the suspects responsible for the burglary of a historic ship earlier this month.
Gillian's Wonderland Pier prepares for one last weekend as the landmark gets ready to close
It's hard to say goodbye, but many people will be in Ocean City to say goodbye to Gillian's, as the last day of operations for the nearly 100-year-old landmark approaches.
Collingdale borough council vote to hire unexpected police chief after community outcry
For the second time in two weeks, residents and area police officers packed a Collingdale Borough Council meeting Tuesday to protest the planned hiring of a new police chief. However something unexpected happened.
Remembering Pete Rose: From the Phillies' 1st World Series win to getting banned from baseball for life
Pete Rose, baseball’s career hits leader and fallen idol who undermined his historic achievements and Hall of Fame dreams by gambling on the game he loved and once embodied, has died. He was 83.