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 2026 midterm election: Key deadlines, early voting dates, how to register
Are you registered to vote? Do you know how to check? How do you get a mail-in ballot? Here's what you need to know about voting in Virginia this election.
Alexandria named No. 2 best small city in the US: See the full list
It may sit in the shadow of our nation's capital, but most of us in the DMV know just how great Alexandria is. Apparently, much of the rest of the country agrees.
Antoinette Forbes' family says they were unaware of ex's domestic violence charge until recent arrest
Antoinette Forbes has been missing since Sept. 4. Her family tells FOX 5 that they were unaware of a 2021 assault conviction against her ex-boyfriend until his arrest last month.
UMD student, 22, reported missing, last seen in campus parking garage
Dilan Ashar was last seen in a University of Maryland parking garage around 2 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 2.
PA 10th grader stops moving school bus after driver has medical emergency
When a student saw her bus driver had "passed out," she jumped up to pull the brake, call in for help on the radio, and monitor the driver's pulse until first responders arrived.
FAA approves Trump's triumphal arch, requires 'eternal flame' on top
President Trump's proposed triumphal arch outside Arlington National Cemetery just cleared another hurdle, though it's unclear when construction could begin.
Missing Howard University student found safe after multi-day search
Esube "Izzy" Wondossen had been missing since Sept. 15. Police announced they found her safe on Saturday.
Virginia introduces new AI data center regulations
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed an executive order on Friday, establishing new guidelines for artificial intelligence data centers across the state, calling it the nation's toughest plan to hold data centers accountable.
2 killed in I-270 crash in Maryland involving wrong-way driver: Police
Two people were killed in a crash on Interstate 270 in Montgomery County Saturday evening.
Freedom 250 Grand Prix: How does IndyCar qualifying work?
Qualifying for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix takes over the National Mall on Saturday. Here's what you need to know.