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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
What would you rename the Wells Fargo Center? Philadelphians react, weigh in
The Wells Fargo Center era is coming to an end as the naming rights deal for the South Philly arena will expire in 2025. So, what would you name the home of the Flyers and Sixers?
Chester County cold case: Body of unidentified person to be exhumed 37 years after death
Chester County officials hope to resolve a decades-old mystery by exhuming an unidentified body discovered in 1987.
Mass shooting draws frustrated residents to packed meeting in West Philly in effort to vent, find solutions
As Philadelphia police continue their investigation into last weekend mass shooting city officials invited the West Philadelphia community to come together to vent their frustration.
Loved ones react to CHOP doctor's tragic death, cyclist community pushes for safety
Family, friends, and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia community are mourning a young doctor who cared for children, who was fatally struck while riding her bike in Center City on Wednesday night.
Popular SW Philadelphia trail abruptly closed while officials test for potential toxic chemicals
A popular trail in Southwest Philadelphia is now closed, over fears that it may have been contaminated with potentially toxic chemicals. The initial alert came three months ago. Officials and trail users question why it took so long to tell the public.
Dog dies in care of NJ groomers, owner arrested on drug charges: police
Trevor Hunt, a 39-year-old owner of K9 Kingdom was arrested after police say 3-year-old Border Collie, Harley, died in his care after just a few hours. Now, the dog's family is speaking out about what happened.
Northeast Philadelphia fire: Dozens displaced after fire at four-story apartment complex
Officials say three people suffered minor injuries and around 50 residents were displaced after a massive fire broke out at an apartment building in Northeast Philadelphia Thursday night.
Philadelphia heat: Tips to avoid heat-related illness as dangerous heat lingers
The dangerous heat in the Delaware Valley is being blamed for at least one death and as the heat wears on, it really takes a toll on everyone's bodies.
Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber return to Phillies' lineup Tuesday against Dodgers
The Philadelphia Phillies are getting Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber back from injured reserve Tuesday as they take on the Los Angeles Dodgers in South Philly.
Wawa superfan collects receipts 0-999 over 3 years: 'I get a Mac and cheese every single day'
Meet 22-year-old Tyler Gyurisin. The self professed "Wawa Connoisseur" went viral after posting pictures of exactly 1000 numbered Wawa deli receipts from meals he’s had over years of visits. FOX 29's Chris O'Connell has the inside scoop.