
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
University of Delaware marching band return home after performing in inaugural parade
Fresh off their inaugural performance the buses rolled back onto campus at the University of Delaware.
Joe Biden will become second Catholic president when sworn in
Joe Biden's faith has been front and center in the toughest times in his life. From the early tragic deaths of his first wife and daughter to the loss of his son Beau.
'We are excited for her': Community thrilled for Montgomery County native Jill Biden
Liz Leonard knew Dr. Jill BIden when she was Jill Jacobs. The two were friends since they went to Upper Moreland High School together.
Delaware authorities preparing for Joe Biden's visits back home
The moment Joe Biden is sworn in he'll immediately get heavily armed presidential security detail thanks to the U.S. Secret Service. Although he will be spending much of his time in Washington, local police in Delaware are also gearing up for presidential visits back to his home state.
Joe and Jill Biden fixtures in the Greenville community
In the Greenville, Delaware community, President-elect Joe Biden is treated more like the guy next door. The future president and future first lady are fixtures in their community.
Philadelphia allows casinos, gyms and museums to reopen while other restrictions remain
In Philadelphia, historic landmarks in Old City reopened Monday in addition to casinos and gyms, while several museums announced plans to reopen throughout the week.
Officials: 2 women killed, 1 man hurt in fire in Reading
A heavy fire claimed the life of two women and hurt a third person late Saturday night in Berks County.
Happy Festivus: Air your grievances from 2020 at Havertown home
The famous Seinfield episode is being re-created on the front lawn of a Havertown home. It's complete with a Festivus pole and a box where people have been stopping by to air their grievances.
Employees at local company team up to provide Christmas gifts for children in need
Dozens of local kids will receive Christmas gifts this year all thanks to the kindness of strangers.
PennDOT gearing up for first significant snowfall since 2018
After spending the day pre-treating hundreds of miles of highway with salt brine, 425 crews will now wait for the first flakes Wednesday afternoon.