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
Body‑camera video shows Philadelphia sergeant saving choking toddler in FDR Park
Newly released police body‑camera footage captures the tense moments when a Philadelphia police sergeant rushed to save a choking toddler at FDR Park, working frantically as bystanders looked on in panic.
Conshohocken‑based ZeroEyes uses AI to detect weapons and prevent violence nationwide | Made in Pa.
Rob Huberty said the idea for ZeroEyes emerged after he and several fellow Navy SEALs watched footage from the 2018 Parkland school shooting.
Penn researchers advance detection of microplastics in water as federal effort ramps up
As concerns grow over microplastics in drinking water and the environment, researchers at the University of Pennsylvania are working to simplify how the tiny particles are detected - a mission now backed by new federal attention and funding.
Penn study: Inconsistent GLP‑1 use may lead to weight gain
GLP‑1 medications remain one of the most popular weight loss drugs on the market, but new research suggests consistency may be key to maintaining their effectiveness.
Winterthur Museum highlights 75 years of Americana with artifacts tied to nation's founders
WINTERTHUR, Del. - As Winterthur Museum marks its 75th year, the Delaware institution is showcasing pieces from one of the nation's largest Americana collections - including objects once used by key figures in America's founding.
Nurse anesthesia graduate saves chef's life during post‑graduation dinner
A newly minted nurse anesthesia graduate put her training into action just hours after receiving her degree, helping save a restaurant employee who collapsed during her graduation celebration in Center City.
Pennsylvania‑made Slinky still springs forward decades after its invention
The Slinky, the simple steel coil that has captivated generations of children, is still being made in the same Pennsylvania factory where it has been produced for decades.
Roxborough Spring Festival expands as part of America 250 celebrations
Roxborough's annual Spring Festival is set to be one of the neighborhood's largest yet, becoming an official anchor event in Philadelphia's year‑long America 250 celebrations.
Mental Health Awareness Month: Rise in 'collective stress'
According to the American Psychiatric Association, there is a crisis of anxiety and burnout, with reports of depression and anxiety rising over 10 percent since last year.
Phillies legend Brad Lidge trades the mound for the field - an archaeological one
Brad Lidge's slider made baseball history, but the former Phillies closer is now digging into a very different kind of fieldwork.