
Elissa Salamy
Elissa Salamy is the Digital Content Manager for FOX 5 DC.
Originally from the Philadelphia area, Elissa received a Bachelors 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
21 car break-ins in Montgomery County under investigation
Police are investigating a string of car break-ins at a new shopping center in Montgomery County where several dozen cars were targeted.
DCA air traffic controllers working six-day weeks due to staffing gap
Air traffic controllers at Reagan National Airport are understaffed and working six-day weeks, according to the National Air Traffic Controllers Association.
State Department layoffs could begin Friday, reports say
The State Department could begin layoffs as early as this Friday, reports say.
Mother, daughters missing for three years found in Bethesda
A mom and her two daughters, who had been reported missing in Missouri three years ago, were found in Bethesda Thursday.
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for D.C. area
Thunderstorms are expected to hit the D.C. area Thursday evening, with the potential for damaging winds.
Severe thunderstorm warnings issued for DC area
Severe thunderstorm warnings have been issued for parts of the Washington, D.C. area Wednesday night.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia's release conditions set; ICE likely to detain him
Kilmar Abrego Garcia appeared in federal court Wednesday, where U.S. Magistrate Judge Barbara Holmes ruled he could be released from criminal custody while awaiting trial on human smuggling charges—but only if immigration officials don’t detain him first.
WATCH: UPS driver dives into fun on Slip ‘N Slide
Teens playing on a Slip N' Slide were joined by a local UPS driver for some summer fun.
6 hospitalized for heat-related illness at Stray Kids concert at Nats Park
Six people were treated for heat-related illnesses during a concert at Nationals Park featuring K-pop group Stray Kids.