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
Senators push to tighten airspace rules near Reagan National after deadly crash
Senators on both sides of the aisle are pushing to make changes to a bill that they believe will protect air safety near Reagan National Airport.
Violent crime down 21% in Prince George’s, but domestic violence shootings rise
Prince George’s County police announced a reduction in nearly all crime compared to this time last year.
DC snow prep underway ahead of expected weekend snow fall
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced Friday afternoon that the District Snow Team would be deployed ahead of expected snow starting Saturday night into Sunday morning.
Internal probe into Frederick police chief ends as he departs for Pittsburgh chief role
FOX 5 DC has learned that City of Frederick Police Chief Jason Lando was under investigation when he resigned earlier this week to take a position as the next police chief of Pittsburgh.
MPD crime data reportedly skewed amid 'culture of coercive fear' under Chief Smith
D.C. Police Chief Pamela A. Smith created a “culture of coercive fear," according to a draft report by the Department of Justice obtained by The Washington Post.
Catherine Hoggle ruled competent to stand trial for children's murder
The Maryland mother accused of murdering her two young children more than a decade ago has been declared competent to stand trial.
Proposed Tysons casino faces new setback as county board voices opposition
Leaders in Fairfax County made it clear Tuesday that they are against a proposed casino in Tyson's, as the board publicly opposed the plan.
School closings, delays in DC, Maryland, Virginia for Friday, December 5
Snow is falling across parts of the Washington, D.C., area early Friday, prompting many school districts to delay or close and leaving drivers with a messy commute.