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
Maryland hunter charged with manslaughter after fatally shooting Delaware woman he mistook for deer
A Maryland hunter was arrested after shooting and killing a 39-year-old Georgetown woman he reportedly mistook for a deer in a Sussex County field.
Philadelphia Union complete stunning 3-goal comeback to defeat Sporting Kansas City
The Philadelphia Union erased a three-goal deficit by scoring four times in the second half to defeat Sporting Kansas City 4-3 on Saturday night.
Strengthening 'Super' El Niño keeps hurricane season at record-quiet pace as forecasters track Invest 98L
The National Hurricane Center is tracking Invest 98L in the open Atlantic during the quietest start to a hurricane season on record.
Philadelphia Union star Cavan Sullivan earns first USMNT call-up, ESPN reports
Philadelphia Union attacker Cavan Sullivan has earned his first United States men's national team call-up ahead of upcoming international friendly matches, according to a report from ESPN.
Man and woman killed in North Philadelphia double shooting Saturday
A man and a woman died after a shooting Saturday evening on North 18th Street in North Philadelphia.
Man shot and killed inside Northampton County home following confrontation
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating after a 52-year-old man was shot and killed inside a West Easton home Saturday morning.
E-bike rider killed after crashing into parked SUV in Philadelphia
A man died early Saturday morning after riding an e-bike into the back of a parked SUV in Philadelphia's West Oak Lane neighborhood.
Severe storms and heavy rain threat move into Pennsylvania, New Jersey
A slow-moving cold front pushing across the eastern U.S. brings a threat of severe storms, damaging winds, and flash flooding to Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic.
DNA identifies woman whose remains were found in Wilmington park in 2011
DNA and investigative genealogy have identified human remains found in a Wilmington park in 2011 as a woman who died more than a century ago.
Woman killed, 2 others injured after car crashes into railway support beam near Girard Avenue
A woman was killed and two others were injured after a car crashed into a railway support beam near Girard Avenue in Philadelphia.