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
This Virginia city is one of the safest and richest: study
One Virginia city was named as one of the top 20 safest and richest cities to live in the United States.
Baltimore bridge collapse: Families of victims to file lawsuit
Families of the victims of the Baltimore bridge collapse will speak out at a press conference Tuesday afternoon.
How to register to vote in DC, Maryland, & Virginia
Here’s how you can register to vote in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia on National Voter Registration Day.
Second assassination attempt on Trump prompts calls for more security
Former President Donald Trump was the subject of "an apparent assassination attempt" at his golf course on Sunday, according to the FBI. The second assassination attempt against the former president and current presidential candidate has prompted concerns for additional measures to be taken.
Protest at site of deadly DC police shooting after body cam footage released
Police have shut down streets in Southeast D.C. in anticipation of protests where a Violence Interrupter for the city was shot and killed by D.C. police last week.
What are political experts watching for in tonight's presidential debate?
Vice President Kamala Harris will face former President Donald Trump in their first debate on Tuesday, September 10. What can we expect from Harris and Trump?
DC Bike Ride 2024: Roads to close throughout the District
The annual D.C. Bike Ride is Saturday, September 7. Roads throughout the District will be closed starting Friday evening.
Police conduct search for Mamta Kafle Bhatt in Manassas Park
A large police presence is conducting searches Thursday in Manassas as part of the investigation into Mamta Kafle's disappearance.
Washington Spirit’s Croix Bethune out for the season after injury during Nats' pitch
Washington Spirit's Croix Bethune will be out for the rest of the season after suffering a knee injury while throwing the ceremonial first pitch at a Washington Nationals game on August 28.
Presidential predictor Allan Lichtman makes 2024 election pick
Presidential predictor Allan Lichtman, who has called the winner of nearly every presidential election since the 1980s, has announced his final prediction in the 2024 presidential election.