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
Dozens of cows loose after truck crash in Frederick County
40 cows are “unaccounted for” after a livestock hauler overturned Monday night in Frederick County, per officials.
Early voting opens for Virginia redistricting referendum
Early voting begins in Virginia today for residents to decide on whether to approve a state constitutional amendment to redraw congressional voter maps.
Why is your electricity bill so high this winter? Pepco CEO explains rising costs
Noticing your electricity bill is higher this winter? FOX 5 spoke with Pepco's CEO to break down why – and whether any relief is on the way.
School closings, delays in DC, Maryland, Virginia for Tuesday, March 3
Here are the latest snow closings and delays for Tuesday, March 3.
WATCH: House Oversight Committee releases video of Clinton depositions on Epstein
The House Oversight Committee on Monday released video footage of depositions given last week by Bill and Hillary Clinton in Chappaqua, New York, as part of its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.
Tulip Day Washington draws buzz as sign-up site goes down
Coming up this month, spring's most colorful new event: Tulip Day Washington.
Man accused in Fairfax bus stop killing entered US illegally, had previous violent charges dropped
The man accused of stabbing a woman to death at a bus stop in Fairfax County is in the U.S. illegally, according to the Department of Homeland Security, and has been charged with dozens of crimes including rape, assault and drug possession.
Man killed, another hurt in DC scooter hit-and-run
One person is dead and another injured after being hit while riding a scooter in Northwest D.C.
2Fifty Texas BBQ restaurant burglarized in DC
Popular barbecue spot 2Fifty Texas BBQ had their window smashed in and valuables stolen from their D.C. location in the early morning hours Thursday.
Here's who is running in DC's mayoral primary on June 16
D.C. Mayor Muriel E. Bowser announced that she will not be running for reelection after over a decade in office, and the candidates for the mayoral primary election in June are pouring in.