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
University of Pennsylvania researchers develop AI tool to help speed autism evaluations
Researchers said the goal of the program is not to replace physicians, but to provide clinics, schools and families with a faster diagnostic tool.
Mahjong clubs see surge in popularity among younger adults
In an era dominated by social media and endless scrolling, a growing number of young adults are turning to board games and tabletop activities.
Trash Academy: Residents map illegal dumping sites across Philadelphia through new online tool
A Philadelphia community group is asking residents to help document the city's illegal dumping problem through a new online mapping tool.
Access to women's sports trails demand, new poll finds
A new national poll suggests that while demand for women's sports continues to grow, many fans still struggle to find and watch games.
CHOP video addresses misinformation about creatine use among teenagers amid 'looksmaxxing' trend
A new video from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is addressing misinformation about creatine use among teenagers as the supplement gains attention on social media through the growing "looksmaxxing" trend.
12-year-old battling blood disorder uses Make-A-Wish to support children experiencing homelessness
Rather than requesting a trip to Disney or an opportunity to meet his favorite athlete, Jalen Hurts, Sam organized a collection of toiletries, essential items and children's games for families living in a West Philadelphia shelter.
Solo dining reservations rise as more people embrace meals for one
Dining alone is gaining popularity, with new data from OpenTable showing a significant increase in reservations for parties of one over the past year.
Mural honoring Philadelphia's Black ballerina pioneers set for August unveiling
A new mural honoring Philadelphia's Black ballet pioneers is nearing completion in South Philadelphia ahead of its official unveiling next month.
Pennsylvania-based Emeco builds durable furniture from its Navy Chair legacy
A chair originally designed for use on U.S. Navy submarines remains the foundation of Pennsylvania furniture manufacturer Emeco.
Study examines AI chat bot bias, how it responds to prompts
Researchers evaluated several AI tools, including ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude, using a range of benchmarks and political prompts to compare how the systems responded.