Elissa Salamy
Elissa Salamy is the Digital Content Manager for FOX 5 DC.
Originally from the Philadelphia area, Elissa received a Bachelors 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
Woman's death initially reported as suicide, now ruled as homicide: police
The Metropolitan Police Department's Homicide Branch is investigating the death of a woman in July that was initially thought to be a suicide.
Police on the lookout for 4 teen girls in suspected robbery
The Metropolitan Police Department is asking for help identifying four teenage girls who are suspects in a robbery in Northeast D.C.
17th St closed near National Mall for levee test
Part of 17th Street will be closed throughout the day on Wednesday, according to the National Park Service.
Police release body cam footage from fatal pursuit in Morningside
Officials released body-worn camera footage on Monday from a fatal pursuit in Morningside, Maryland, last month.
Rockville woman fights back against fast fashion giant Shein
One 20-year-old from Rockville is speaking out against the fast-fashion giant Shein.
Chipotle to pay DC $300K in settlement over child labor allegations
Chipotle Mexican Grill will pay D.C. $322,400 after allegations the popular chain violated the District's child labor laws hundreds of times over the last three years.
Two men arrested in string of residential burglaries where they posed as workers, police say
Two men have been arrested and charged with a series of residential burglaries that occurred earlier this month, according to police.
IKEA opens new store in Pentagon Centre
A new Ikea ‘Plan and Order’ format store opens Wednesday in Arlington.
MCPS launches investigation after principal accused of sexual harassment
A high school principal has been accused of sexual harassment by dozens of teachers in an article featured in The Washington Post Friday.
Halal butcher receives warning over selling rabbit meat
DC Poultry Market in Alexandra recently received a complaint that said a video on their Facebook page showed live rabbits.