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
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.
Comedian Sandra Bernhard talks about new tour, busy career
Off the stage, Bernhard is as busy as ever, making appearances on 'RuPaul's Drag Race', 'Severance', and most recently Disney's 'Percy Jackson and The Olympians'.
Philadelphia nonprofit gives electronics and people a reboot
PAR Recycles is a nonprofit in Hunting Park. And like their name, they're in the recycling business -- specifically electronics.
Philadelphia police officer sets aside fear of heights to rescue child from a roof
A Philadelphia police officer sets his own fears aside and put his heroism front and center to save a young boy in danger.
Chemical found in plastics molds a new opioid nightmare in Philadelphia
A new chemical is molding a new narcotic nightmare in Philadelphia.
Trump administration fires LIHEAP staff, future of federal energy assistance program uncertain
LIHEAP gives up to $1,000 in utility bill credits to those at or below the poverty line.
University of Delaware football coach's proposal going viral
Tyler Ferguson is an assistant football coach at the University of Delaware, and he dialed up the ultimate play.
Ronald McDonald House started right here in Philadelphia | Made in Pa.
The Ronald McDonald House started right here in Philadelphia, but little do people know the idea was five years in the making.
Crime Scene Cleanup program helping Philadelphia residents focus on healing
A Philadelphia pilot program called the Crime Scene Cleanup Initiative is helping residents focus on healing and not scrubbing away their sorrow.