Christie Ileto
She is an AP and Emmy Award winning journalist.
Before arriving in the City of Brotherly Love, Christie was a reporter for WJZ-TV in Baltimore, Maryland. There, she was one of the first journalists to extensively cover the arrest of Freddie Gray, a 25-year-old who died from spinal injuries while in police custody. She was on the ground moments before riots broke out following his funeral. For 12-hours of live breaking news coverage, she gave Marylanders and the nation an up-close look at the unrest fueled by his death. Christie's coverage continued with citywide protests for police reform, the sweeping changes to police brass, and the undercurrent of violence that gripped the city in the months that followed.
Prior to Baltimore, Christie worked at WAFF in Huntsville, AL and KOAT-TV in Albuquerque, NM, where she appeared on CNN for breaking weather coverage to show the nation how New Mexicans were struggling with the barrage of inclement weather that shut down a major interstate from the Texas state line to Arizona.
A native of the Washington, DC metro area, Christie is happy to be back on the East Coast, closer to family and friends.
Christie is a graduate of the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University, and a member of the National Association of Black Journalists.
In her spare time, you can find Christie at a ballet barre class, traveling or attempting to master her father's recipes ... hoping to show her family back in Manila, Philippines that she can make the perfect pancit.
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Christie's Stories
Made in PA: Philadelphia-based Bachmann Trains
Bachmann Trains put down roots in Kensington over a century ago, and its headquarters still operates in the same neighborhood.
Pioneering gene editing therapy could give 5-year-old with rare, fatal disorder a new chance at life
A 5-year-old boy from Center City has faced rare odds since birth and now this warrior is in a real life race to rewrite his story.
Music legend Crystal Waters talks about performing at The Roots Picnic in Philadelphia
The annual event brings together some of the best names in music..
Ballroom debut taking center stage during the Roots Picnic at the Mann Center
What was once considered underground, 'ballroom' and 'voguing' will be taking center stage for the first time at this year's Roots Picnic.
How Pennsylvania-made fire hoses are saving lives across the country
The next time a firefighter battles intense flames, there's a good chance the equipment they're using was made in Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia Family Court leads charge in sensory friendly courthouse for neurodivergent children
Philadelphia's Family Court is pioneering a sensory room that puts neurodivergent kids first.
Trump's 100 days: The impact of Department of Government Efficiency
DOGE has slashed tens of thousands of federal jobs and canceled federal funds in the name of reducing fraud, waste and abuse.
Heroes on the Frontline: Nighttime rescue on Barnegat Bay
Losing time and the tide, it was a race to find a 72-year-old clammer reported overdue.
Running group captain strives to get everyone in the office motivated | IBX Broad Street Run
About 115 members of the Blue Streaks will lace up this year's IBX Broad Street Run. For this group, it's a celebration of corporate community, bonding over their love of running.