
Ike Ejiochi
My High School superlative was, “Most Talkative.” Who would have thought I’d actually be able to parlay that into a career I love? Not me. I grew up in South Plainfield, New Jersey -- the heart of America!
Since the 4th grade, I walked around with a tune in my head and a saxophone in my hand. By the age of 23, I played in every jazz and R&B club in the Tri-State area and needed a change.
Through music, I learned the art of storytelling. After listening to some inspirational people, I applied that skill to journalism—a concentration I learned at William Paterson University and eventually Quinnipiac University for my master’s degree.
From there, I went on to report in Joplin, Missouri and Hartford, Connecticut covering everything from devastating floodwaters in Southwest Missouri to a Simsbury, Connecticut Catholic deacon who dedicated his life to social change after living through the death of Emmett Till—his family friend.
I’ve won some awards here and got nominated for a few more over there but the most important thing for me is the ability to tell stories that highlight the highs and lows of the human spirit.
It’s been a pleasure to call the DMV home! If you feel like you have a story that needs to be told, feel free to hit me up on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. Let’s talk!
The latest from Ike Ejiochi
Non-scalable fence erected around Capitol as more National Guard members arrive in DC
The National Guard erected what they described as a "non-scalable fence" to protect the U.S. Capitol on Thursday – one day after pro-Trump supporters stormed the building.
Looking to hit the New Year's Eve jackpot? Head to the casino
It's only fitting that the end of 2020 will also be like no other before it. The ongoing pandemic has forced several typical end-of-year customs to either change course or be canceled altogether.
Christmas dinner reunites DC protester with man who offered refuge
Christmas dinner came full circle for one Maryland family.
George Washington University professor helps pay student’s rent amid pandemic
Zenia Kim is a freshman at George Washington University and like many others, the pandemic is pushing her to the edge.
Virginia judge rules portraits of mostly white judges in courtroom must be taken down for black defendant
A Fairfax County judge believes pictures of white judges in a courtroom comes off as biased against defendants of color.
DC indoor-dining ban goes into effect Wednesday at 10 pm, mayor’s office says
D.C. officials say the District will shut down indoor dining due to COVID-19 concerns next week.
Montgomery County indoor dining shutting down after council approves order
The Montgomery County Council on Tuesday approved new restrictions that go into effect today in an effort to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Water company overcharges Montgomery County residents thousands of dollars for single pay period
Baltimore County resident Kevin says WSSC Water has overcharged his parents, who live in Montgomery County, tens of thousands of dollars for just one pay period. At first, Kevin thought it was a meter reading issue, until FOX 5 started looking for answers.
Dozens of WSSC customers charged hundreds for water bill amid pandemic
It’s a bill no one wants to see right before Christmas.
Failing grades on the rise for Montgomery County students
New data suggests students in Montgomery County Public Schools are earning failing grades during remote learning.