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
Pennsylvania company celebrates legacy of crafting the nation's first sousaphone
JW Pepper, founded in the 19th century, continues to showcase the original brass instrument that began its legacy.
Pennsylvania company builds goals for US Soccer, FIFA World Cup matches
When the world's top soccer players take the field in Philadelphia, the goals they aim for will have already been crafted in Pennsylvania. Kwik Goal, a family-run company based in Quakertown, is the official goal maker for U.S. Soccer.
Local kids set to escort World Cup players onto the field in rare opportunity
Scoring a seat at a FIFA World Cup match is a thrill for any fan, but 20 children from the Philadelphia region are getting something far more memorable: the chance to walk hand‑in‑hand with global soccer stars as they step onto the pitch.
Museum of the American Revolution to debut "Declaration Days" printmaking experience
The Museum of the American Revolution is preparing to launch a new interactive experience that invites visitors to craft their own one‑word "declaration" using tools inspired by 18th‑century printing methods.
Philadelphia police adopt real-time body camera translation ahead of FIFA World Cup
As Philadelphia prepares for an influx of international visitors for the FIFA World Cup and the upcoming America 250 celebration, city police are rolling out new body camera technology designed to bridge language gaps during emergencies.
Travel delay leads singer Nick Jonas to dine at popular Wilmington, Del. restaurant
A travel delay brought an unexpected celebrity guest to one of Wilmington's most popular restaurants.
Pennsylvania to begin issuing citations under new handheld phone ban
Pennsylvania drivers will soon face citations for holding a phone behind the wheel, as enforcement of the state's new hands‑free law begins Friday.
Reading Trucks underscores long-standing Pa. manufacturing legacy in work‑truck industry
A Pennsylvania company that has been building work trucks for nearly 70 years is showcasing the manufacturing process behind the vehicles seen on job sites and highways across the country.
South Jersey author expands mobile bookstore into regency‑inspired shop after health scare
A South Jersey author who launched a bookstore on wheels is now preparing to open a permanent literary space in Bordentown, N.J., marking what she calls her biggest chapter yet.
SEPTA prepares for massive crowds as World Cup arrives in Philadelphia
With millions expected to watch and thousands set to pour into the city, Philadelphia is gearing up for what officials call the biggest sporting event the city has ever hosted , and SEPTA says it's ready for the surge of FIFA World Cup fans