Joe Calabrese
Joe Calabrese is a digital journalist for FOX 5 New York, FOX 29 Philadelphia and FOX 5 DC.
Over his career, Joe worked in several top media markets including Washington, D.C., Cleveland and, most recently, Los Angeles. A New Jersey native, Joe has now returned home to the East Coast.
Joe has covered several major breaking news stories, like the COVID-19 pandemic in rural Ohio, the Capitol Riot on Jan. 6, 2021, the deadly Southern California wildfires of 2025 and more. Joe enjoys covering a vast range of topics, including sports and politics, using his skills in data journalism, web development and interactive graphics to bolster his storytelling.
In addition to his day job, Joe teaches future journalists at his alma mater the University of Southern California.
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The latest from Joe Calabrese
Fire Weather Watch issued for much of DMV Sunday
A Fire Weather Watch has been issued from Sunday morning through Sunday.
DC police shoot, kill man after standoff, arrest at same home a day earlier
Kevin Booker was shot and killed by D.C. police after a standoff Friday night — one day after his arrest at the same Northwest home for violating a protective order.
DC curfew: MPD announces 2 extended-hours curfew zones for this weekend
Two curfew zones in Navy Yard and the U Street corridor will go into effect at 8 p.m. on Saturday.
Federal agent shoots at driver during DC police chase
A Homeland Security Investigation officer fired their gun when a driver backed their car into an MPD cruiser during a police chase in DC Thursday night, officers said.
Anne Arundel County installing more speed cameras in school zones
Five more school zones in Anne Arundel County are getting speed cameras starting Nov. 17.
20+ cars broken into in same night in Frederick neighborhoods
Nearly two dozen cars were broken into in one night in Frederick's Westview South and Stonebridge neighborhoods.
80+ displaced after overnight gas leak in Prince William County
The leak sprung when crews working on a water main hit a natural gas line with an excavator, officials said.
Researchers confirm first death linked to 'meat allergy' from tick bite
Researchers at the University of Virginia have confirmed that a New Jersey man died from an "allergic reaction" to meat he developed after being bitten by tick larvae.
Barack Obama surprises veterans on honor flight to DC ahead of Veterans Day
Former President Barack Obama greeted a group of Vietnam and Korean War vets after they landed in Washington, D.C. this weekend.
Trump to attend Commanders-Lions game for 'Salute to Service'
President Donald Trump will be in the stands for the Commanders-Lions game today, as the NFL honors the military ahead of Veterans Day.