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
Gas leak at 2 Leesburg gas stations forces evacuations, street closure
Fire crews are responding to a gas leak at the Sheetz and Exxon stations on Edwards Ferry Road NE in Leesburg.
Fredericksburg car chase shooting leaves 2 dead, 2 children injured
A mother and father were killed, and two children were injured after a car chase and shooting in Fredericksburg on Wednesday, police announced.
DC PEPCO bills to see spike starting in July: Here's how much
Starting July 1, D.C. Pepco customers could see an increase of about $7 a month thanks to increased supply fees.
5 dead, dozens injured in bus crash on I-95 in Virginia
A deadly crash on Interstate 95 in Stafford County early Friday morning left five people dead and dozens injured, according to Virginia State Police.
Stafford County bus crash update: Bus driver charged with involuntary manslaughter
A bus driver from New York has been charged with multiple counts of involuntary manslaughter in connection with a crash that killed five people on Interstate 95 in Stafford County Friday.
Virginia bus crash: Massachusetts family of 4 among 5 killed
A family of four traveling to a family wedding was killed in Friday morning's crash on Interstate 95 in Virginia, a relative told the Associated Press.
Man dies after water rescue in Southwest DC
Authorities are investigating a death at James Creek Marina in Southwest Washington, D.C., where a 50-year-old Maryland man fell into the water and later died, according to police.
Woman stabbed, carjacked after waking up to find person in passenger's seat: MPD
Police are searching for suspects wanted for a stabbing and carjacking in Southeast Washington, D.C., last month.
Investigators focus on bus driver’s license after deadly Virginia bus crash
Federal officials are investigating the qualifications and license of the bus driver involved in a deadly crash on Interstate 95 that killed five people.
Judge blocks renaming of Kennedy Center after Trump
A federal judge has blocked the two-year closure of the Kennedy Center, and an effort to rename the facility to include President Donald Trump's name.