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.
Story idea or feedback? Email FTSDigitalNortheast@fox.com
The latest from Joe Calabrese
Metro Red Line closing 3 stations this summer for construction
Three Metro Red Line stations will be closed for two months this summer for major construction.
MPD impounds car with nearly 900 tickets, more than $260K in fines
DC police impounded a car on Wednesday that had racked up more than $260,000 of traffic fines.
Kevin Durant group buys former Six Flags site in Prince George's County
Kevin Durant's 35V and TPA Group have purchased the site of the former Six Flags in Bowie. It's not clear yet what the group plans to do with the land.
MPD arrests 8 juveniles after multiple fights break out in Southwest
At least three large fights broke out in Southwest D.C. on Saturday night, leading to officers arresting eight juveniles between the ages of 12 and 16.
Alexandria deputy charged with trying to smuggle drugs into detention center
Amarachukwu Igwe was charged with trying to bring drugs to a prisoner, officials said, and was arrested and fired.
Gunshots reported near White House early Sunday
The Secret Service is investigating. No one was reported injured.
Washington Nationals, FOX 5 partner to broadcast 10 regular season games in 2026
You can catch the Washington Nationals on FOX 5 this summer, with the first game on April 17.
MPD searching for 2 suspects in Northeast DC convenience store break-in
Officials asked anyone who could possibly identify the suspects or their car to call the police.
2 brothers accused of shooting US Park Police officer plead not guilty
Brothers Asheile and Darren Foster have been charged with shooting a U.S. Park Police officer in Southeast D.C.
Maryland firefighters pull driver from burning car after crash
A local fire chief jumped into action after seeing the aftermath of a crash in St. Mary's County, while another pulled the driver from the flaming vehicle.