Tyler Thrasher
Tyler Thrasher is a Regional Digital Content Creator for FOX 5 NY, FOX 29 Philadelphia and FOX 5 DC.
Tyler started his news career at WRIC ABC 8News in Richmond, Virginia, as a photojournalist after graduating from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2017.
Also affectionately known as "Thrash" — Tyler worked his way up through the newsroom, becoming a news reporter in Nov. 2019, right before the coronavirus pandemic hit. He covered events ranging from Richmond social justice movements, critical election cycles, and extensive coverage of efforts to change hazing laws in the Commonwealth of Virginia. He also served as one of the team's sports anchors for local coverage.
After a few years, he ultimately stepped into a leadership role at 8News, serving as the station's Digital Executive Producer.
He is currently a graduate student pursuing a Master's Degree at University of Florida Online, studying Mass Communications in Digital Strategy.
Tyler is in the worship band at Epic Church in Center City and has many hobbies like writing music, playing soccer, signing up to run local races and playing with his rescue dog, Bella.
Story idea or feedback? Email Tyler at FTSDigitalNortheast@fox.com
The latest from Tyler Thrasher
Tornado touches down in New Castle County, Delaware, NWS confirms
The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado touched down in New Castle County, Delaware, as severe thunderstorms and flash flooding hit the region.
USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino poised to leave US Soccer for Manchester United: Reports
U.S. men's national team head coach Mauricio Pochettino is poised to leave U.S. Soccer to become the next manager of Manchester United following the Premier League club's firing of Michael Carrick.
Overturned cases of Amazon packages spill onto West Germantown Pike in Plymouth Township
Overturned containers filled with Amazon packages spilled along West Germantown Pike in Plymouth Township, leaving deliveries scattered near the roadway.
Where to order Thanksgiving dinner takeout, hot delivery and desserts around the Philadelphia region
Restaurants and caterers across Philadelphia, South Jersey and the suburbs are offering Thanksgiving feasts for delivery and pickup, from hot full-course meals to wood-smoked turkeys and vegan spreads.
Why your plastic trash bags are sending tons of good local recycling straight to the landfill
Plastic trash bags and food residue are jamming local recycling facilities, forcing haulers to send perfectly good materials straight to the landfill.
Do spotted lanternflies die in the winter? Why invasive species keep coming back
Invasive pests like spotted lanternflies and emerald ash borers easily survive freezing winters across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast due to evolutionary biological defenses and climates identical to their native ranges.
Man charged with murder, sexual assault in deadly Philadelphia beauty salon attack
A 33-year-old man faces murder, rape and firearms charges after a deadly six-minute attack inside a Northwest Philadelphia beauty salon that left a mother of two dead and two other women injured.
Two Norristown officers fatally shoot man armed with large knife in Elmwood Park
Montgomery County detectives are investigating after two Norristown police officers fatally shot a man who allegedly threatened them with a large knife in Elmwood Park.
What are the little robot-looking figures in Philadelphia crosswalks? Behind the mystery of ‘stikman’
You’ve probably walked right over one of these little robot-looking figures in a Philadelphia crosswalk. Here’s the story behind the mysterious 'stikman.'
The Big Dill to take over South Philly for National Pickle Day with 1,200-person record attempt
The Big Dill pickle festival is returning to Philadelphia on Nov. 14 at Stateside Live!, featuring unlimited sampling, pickle-themed foods and a world-record attempt with 1,200 costumed attendees.