Joe Calabrese
Joe Calabrese is a digital journalist for FOX 5 New York, FOX 29 Philadelphia and FOX 5 DC.
Over his career, Joe worked in several top media markets including Washington, D.C., Cleveland and, most recently, Los Angeles. A New Jersey native, Joe has now returned home to the East Coast.
Joe has covered several major breaking news stories, like the COVID-19 pandemic in rural Ohio, the Capitol Riot on Jan. 6, 2021, the deadly Southern California wildfires of 2025 and more. Joe enjoys covering a vast range of topics, including sports and politics, using his skills in data journalism, web development and interactive graphics to bolster his storytelling.
In addition to his day job, Joe teaches future journalists at his alma mater the University of Southern California.
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The latest from Joe Calabrese
Virginia mosque attacked, Muslim advocates call for hate crime charges
Community members are calling for the man accused of attacking a Muslim community center in Virginia to be charged with hate crimes after he was recently arrested. The mosque says the man has attacked its members multiple times.
DC high school teacher charged with sexually abusing student, sneaking into her house at night
Officials say John Gass, a history D.C. International School, has been abusing a student at the school since last spring.
National Christmas Tree site closed off early on first day of public display
The tree, in the Ellipse south of the White House, is scheduled to be open until 11 p.m. on Saturdays between now and New Year's Day. By 8 p.m. the area was closed off.
Mom of National Guard shooting victim Andrew Wolfe shares positive update
Melody Wolfe shared an update on her son's condition on Saturday, saying he was "coming along well, surpassing expectations."
National Guard shooting suspect pleads not guilty to murder
Rahmanullah Lakanwal was charged with murder and other charges for the shooting of West Virginia National Guard members Sarah Beckstrom and Andrew Wolfe.
Afghan national facing murder charge for DC shooting after National Guard member dies
U.S. Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom died on Thanksgiving, a day after she and Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe were ambushed and shot.
Maryland house fire that killed 3 ruled murder, arson: 4 arrested
More than a week after three people were found dead in a house fire in Clear Spring, Maryland, investigators say they were murdered, and that their house was set on fire. Four people have been arrested.
MPD arrests suspect accused of murdering 17-year-old in Northeast DC
Javier Montgomery has been charged with shooting and killing Jermaine Durbin in October.
Man, woman found dead at Gaithersburg apartment building
Police are investigating after a man was found dead after apparently jumping from the apartment balcony, and a woman was found stabbed to death in the hallway.
495 Express Lanes Extension opening Sunday
After a weather delay on Saturday, the new Express Lanes extension on I-495 is scheduled to open on Sunday morning.