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
Bowser's approval ratings down for the first time in nearly a decade
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser is responding after a new poll shows her approval rating has dropped below a majority for the first time in her nine-year tenure.
WATCH: Baltimore Key Bridge explodes in controlled demolition
The largest steel span of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore was broken down Monday evening in a controlled demolition.
FOX 5 DC nominated for 4 Emmy Awards
Congratulations to the FOX 5 DC team for being nominated in the 66th Capital Emmy Awards!
Boil water advisory in place for parts of Northwest DC
D.C. Water issued a boil water advisory for some neighborhoods in Northwest D.C. on Wednesday.
Protesters, cops clash in DC streets as George Washington University protest encampment cleared
Police and protesters clashed in the streets of the nation's capital Wednesday morning after officers began clearing out the pro-Palestine protest encampment on the campus of George Washington University.
Sixth victim recovered in Baltimore bridge collapse
Officials located the sixth and final victim of the Baltimore bridge collapse on Tuesday.
Man mistakenly released from jail in Prince George's County
A man arrested on theft and burglary charges was mistakenly released from the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections. Three days later, officials are still working to locate him.
WATCH: Whale beached in Delaware
A whale is reportedly beached along the coast in Delaware.