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
Amtrak police officer comes to the rescue when conductor has medical emergency
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Montgomery County woman served her country both in Vietnam and at home
As we continue to celebrate Women's History Month, we introduce you to a Montgomery County woman who served her country both in Vietnam and here at home.
Suffragette Elizabeth Cady Stanton's desk on display in new exhibit at Museum of American Revolution
Suffragette Elizabeth Cady Stanton's desk on display in new exhibit at Museum of American Revolution
Zippo produces millions of lighters every year right here in Pennsylvania
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Philadelphia TikToker brings family fun, grandmother into spotlight
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The Survivor Connection program helping people affected by gun violence share their stories
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West Philadelphia lacrosse player in featured in Dove campaign, Sports Illustrated
From the crease to the screens, a West Philadelphia 8th grader is netting history and proving that lacrosse is for any and everyone!
Almost 80% of personal care products marketed to Black women are toxic, report says
A new, disturbing report reveals the hidden costs of beauty products marketed to Black women.
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After 29 years, Philadelphia's all-time leading scorer in girl's basketball has a new queen.
Jalen Hurts makes history as the first Black Eagles quarterback to win Super Bowl
Jalen Hurts' Super Bowl win not only cements his legacy in the NFL, but also represents a milestone for the Eagles.