Chris O’Connell Biography
Chris O’Connell is an American journalist who joined the FOX 29 News team in September 2010, as a general assignment reporter. He also co-anchors the Friday evening newscasts.
After spending 20 years reporting for TV news outlets around the country, Chris moved back home to Philadelphia from Minnesota, where he was an anchor and reporter for KSTP in St. Paul. Prior to that, he was a sports anchor and reporter for ten years at Bay News 9 in Tampa, Florida, where he also hosted a half-hour nightly sports talk show.
Chris O’Connell Age
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Chris O’Connell Education
A graduate of Temple University in Philadelphia, Chris worked at WRTI-FM while completing his bachelor’s degree in radio-television-film. He spent a semester overseas in London, working at the ABC News bureau. He grew up in Wallingford, Delaware County, PA, and attended Strath Haven High School.
Chris O’Connell Career
Chris honed his reporting skills with stints at WTVR in Richmond, VA, where he was bureau chief and reporter for two years; WGAL and WLYH in Lancaster, PA; and WAMU-FM radio in Washington, D.C.
In addition to an Emmy Award for Outstanding General Assignment Reporting, Chris has been honored by the Associated Press and Society of Professional Journalists for his reporting work throughout his career.
Chris O’Connell Philanthropy
He is very involved with The Friends of Alexander Deihl Foundation, a charity helping families of terminally ill children. It was founded in honor of Chris’ “Superman” nephew, who suffers from the rare disease, Menke’s Syndrome. Chris also serves on the Board of Directors for the Epilepsy Foundation of Eastern Pennsylvania.
Chris O’Connell Fun Facts
In his spare time, Chris spends time with his wife, twin daughters and yellow lab Chester at his home in Delaware County, PA. He enjoys cooking and is a big fan of all the Philadelphia sports teams. Chris’ “career highlight” came in February 2018 when he traveled to Minneapolis to cover the Eagles victory in Super Bowl LVII.
Chris O’Connell Articles
Police investigate attempted luring of 2 boys in Delaware County
MIDDLETOWN TWP. Pa. – Police are investigating a possible attempted luring of two boys playing soccer in broad daylight in Delaware County.
The alleged incident happened in the Pennell Place subdivision of Middletown Township just a half-mile away from the State Police barracks in Media on Sept. 18.
Neighbors are told the man approached a fence, bordering a backyard, where two young boys were playing soccer. Police say that the man asked the boys to leave the backyard so he could show them something.
The man again raised his voice telling the boys to come with him instead they ran inside to their parents, according to police.
State Police released a vague description of a white male who is about 5-foot-10-inches with gray hair. He was driving a dark-colored SUV. The man had a distinct voice the boys say sounded like Goofy from Mickey Mouse.
The incident happened more than two weeks ago, but it wasn’t until after hearing of the rash of other recent luring attempts the parents finally called the police.
Police are investigating if this incident is connected to other attempted luring incidents in the area. If anyone has any information, please contact the Pennsylvania State Police 484-840-1000.
Chris O’Connell Eagles Host
Eagles host goat yoga event for cancer patients, survivors, and families
PHILADELPHIA – The Philadelphia Eagles hosted a goat yoga event Monday for cancer patients, survivors and families.
FOX 29’s Chris O’Connell attended the event.
Let’s face it, it’s hard not to smile the first time you meet a baby goat, especially when they’re dressed in a diaper and Carson Wentz onesie.
The laughs were the medicine Monday night at the NovaCare Complex as the Philadelphia Eagles invited about 100 cancer patients, survivors and their families for a night of goat yoga.
“They really deserve and experience to take them into the moment, which is what yoga is all about to come back to the breath and have something to really smile about,” yoga instructor Sarah McIntyre said.
Angeline Carione just finished her last cancer treatment this week and this night was like a celebration. “You know, it’s been a rough few months, so coming to something like this is a lot of fun. It’s very relaxing,” she said. Yes, even some of the birds themselves got into the goats.