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
DC police expand juvenile curfew zone to Chinatown, Navy Yard, Benning Park
D.C. police announced additional curfew zones this weekend in Chinatown, Navy Yard and Benning Park. The additional curfew zones are on top of a previously announced curfew zone on the U Street corridor.
Bret Michaels latest to pull out of Freedom250 Great American State Fair. Here's who's left
Poison frontman Bret Michaels announced Friday morning that he is no longer performing at the "Great American State Fair" taking place on the National Mall this summer.
Freedom 250 IndyCar Grand Prix on the National Mall: How to get free tickets
The countdown is on for the first-ever IndyCar race on the National Mall, and fans can begin requesting free tickets starting Friday.
Pregnant woman, child detained at Dulles seek release
A federal judge in Alexandria is holding an emergency hearing Friday involving a pregnant woman and her young son from Ghana who have been detained at Dulles International Airport for more than a week.
5 dead, dozens injured in bush crash on I-95 in Virginia
A deadly crash on Interstate 95 in Stafford County early Friday morning left five people dead and dozens injured, according to Virginia State Police.
Amtrak services between DC and NYC suspended due to train fire at Penn Station
A fire inside a tunnel leading to New York Penn Station is causing major disruptions for travelers from the D.C. area, with Amtrak service between Washington and New York suspended for much of Friday.
Injured bald eagles rescued in Stafford County
Four injured bald eagles have been rescued in Stafford County this week, with animal control officers and wildlife volunteers stepping in to help transport the birds for treatment.
FIFA World Cup excitement coming to Prince George’s County
Prince George’s County is getting in on the World Cup excitement with a two-day soccer festival set for next month, featuring watch parties, entertainment, and a youth tournament.
Arrest made in Northwest DC road rage shooting
A man has been arrested in connection with a road rage shooting in Northwest D.C. that left another driver seriously injured, according to police.