Elissa Salamy
Elissa Salamy is the Digital Content Manager for FOX 5 DC.
Originally from the Philadelphia area, Elissa received a Bachelor's degree in Journalism from Hofstra University's Honors College. She's been on the digital side at Newsday, amNewYork and The National Desk before joining FOX 5.
Outside the newsroom, Elissa runs a biweekly Spanish language meetup in D.C., dances salsa and bachata and loves to travel.
The latest from Elissa Salamy
Washington National Opera leaves Kennedy Center
In the wake of President Donald Trump's renaming of the Kennedy Center to the Trump Kennedy Center, the Washington National Opera is moving its performances out of the venue it's called home for decades.
Two new charges for alleged gunman in National Guard shooting
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro announced two new charges against Rahmanullah Lakanwal, the man accused of shooting two members of the National Guard as they were patrolling in Washington, D.C. in November.
Human remains found in DC park
During construction at Volta Park this summer, crews uncovered human remains. Now, residents are concerned about how the area will be secured.
DC photojournalist killed in crash mourned by community
26-year-old Aaron Marckell Williams was fatally struck in a multi-vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon while he was crossing the street. He's remembered as “a talented photographer, storyteller and beautiful soul.”
DC pipe bomb suspect pleads not guilty to federal charges
Brian Cole Jr., the man accused of placing pipe bombs outside the Republican and Democratic National Committee buildings in D.C. in January 2021, pleaded not guilty in court on Friday.
Former DC cop sentenced to decades behind bars for child sex trafficking
A former MPD officer was sentenced to 27 years in prison for recruiting minor girls to engage in commercial sex.
Man sentenced to 10 years in killing of 14-year-old Michai Malave
A northern Virginia man accused of fatally shooting 14-year-old Michai Malave was sentenced on Friday to the maximum sentence of ten years behind bars.
Man charged with second-degree murder in death of DC Officer Terry Bennett
A man has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of Officer Terry Bennett, who was struck by a vehicle on I‑695 just two days before Christmas.
Man charged with murder in fatal pedestrian crash
A man has been arrested for murder in a five-car crash that killed a pedestrian on Wednesday.
Pedestrian killed in multi-vehicle crash in Northwest DC
A man was struck and killed by a speeding car just blocks from the White House on Wednesday, and it seems that the driver may have been trying to get away from police.