
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
Kilmar Abrego Garcia back in court Thursday as judge weighs Maryland transfer
Kilmar Abrego Garcia is expected back in federal court on Thursday, as a judge considers the request for Abrego Garcia to be sent to Maryland to await trial.
Police increase reward for info on slain Capitol Hill intern to $40K
D.C. Police announced on Tuesday an increased reward for information in the murder of a Capitol Hill intern last month in Washington, D.C.
Trump on RFK Stadium deal: 'If I can help them out, I would'
President Donald Trump says he wants to see the Commanders at RFK Stadium – but implied he'd stay on the sidelines for now.
WATCH: Chaos in OCMD after fireworks discharged into crowd, mistaken for gunshots
There was chaos and confusion on the boardwalk in Ocean City, Maryland on July 4 after fireworks discharged into a crowd were mistaken for gunshots.
Leisure World homicide: 80-year-old man charged with killing wife during argument
An 80-year-old man has been arrested and charged with murdering a woman he lived with at a Montgomery County senior living community.
Over 20 juveniles arrested for setting off illegal fireworks in Navy Yard
Police arrested a number of juveniles in Navy Yard on Friday and Saturday night for setting off illegal fireworks.
One person in critical condition after being rescued from Potomac River
D.C. Fire and EMS rescued one person who was seen going into the Potomac River, and not resurfacing. The victim is now in critical, life-threatening condition.
Woman killed at Leisure World retirement community, man in custody: police
A woman is dead and a man in custody after what police are calling a homicide in a Montgomery County retirement community.
DC Weather: Humidity creeps back as Tropical Depression Chantal makes landfall in the Carolinas
Sunday is mostly sunny with some clouds, building in the later part of the day into early evening. Clouds will be due to the moisture streaming in from Tropical Depression Chantal.
3-year-old girl critically injured in Southeast DC shooting
A 3-year-old girl was shot while sitting in a parked car with her family members, police say.