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
Virginia lawmaker Louise Lucas’ office raided in FBI probe
The FBI executed search warrants Wednesday at the office of Virginia Senate President Pro Tempore L. Louise Lucas as part of a corruption investigation.
13 DC police officers on leave amid shake-up over data manipulation claims
Thirteen D.C. police officers have been placed on administrative leave amid an ongoing investigation into the alleged manipulation of crime data, according to officials.
Grand jury indicts WHCD shooting suspect on 4 counts
A federal grand jury has returned a four-count indictment against the man accused in the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting, adding a new charge.
DC warns of measles exposure across Metro, Dulles Airport
D.C. health officials are warning of possible measles exposure after a confirmed case involving a District resident who visited multiple locations while contagious.
House passes bill to allow rotisserie chicken under SNAP
The House voted on Thursday to pass the Hot Rotisserie Chicken Act, which would make the supermarket rotisserie chickens an eligible purchase under the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program.
Person on Frederick Douglass Bridge, bridge close as police respond
Police are responding to an active barricade situation on the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge, where a person has climbed onto the structure, according to authorities.
Families file appeal over Wootton High closure decision
More than 300 Montgomery County families have filed an appeal with the Maryland State Board of Education over Montgomery County Public Schools' decision to relocate students from Wootton High School.
2 women bitten in dog attacks in Prince George’s County; 1 dog at large
Two women were injured in separate dog attacks in Prince George’s County Tuesday morning, prompting a police response that ended with one dog shot and killed and another captured. Authorities say a third dog remains at large.