Philip Stewart Reporter
Philip Stewart is an award-winning reporter who joined the ABC 7/WJLA-TV and NewsChannel 8 team in December 2007.
Philip has covered a number of major stories including Pope Benedict XVI’s 2008 visit to Washington, the Virginia Tech Shootings, Queen Elizabeth II’s 2007 visit to Virginia, presidential inaugurations, and multiple local, state, and national elections.
He’s a recipient of Emmy and Associated Press awards for his reporting and photography.
Though originally from Pittsburgh, Philip is no stranger to the Washington region. He attended American University where he earned a degree in Broadcast Journalism. During that time he interned with local and national news organizations in New York and D.C., including ABC News, NBC News, Fox News Channel, and WRC-TV/NBC4.
Philip began his career at the Washington Bureau of the Associated Press before getting his first television job as a reporter and weekend anchor at WCAV-TV in Charlottesville, Va.
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Recent Stories
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Green Line growth seeing new housing, business, commerce
According to a report released Thursday, the stretch of the Green Line between the Georgia Avenue-Petworth and Navy Yard stations is not only leading the District but the region in economic development.
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Safeway at Watergate to close
After 45 years doing business there, the Safeway inside the infamous complex along Virginia Avenue NW will close for good.
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Nats help out area food pantry
The Washington Nationals are helping a local group send Thanksgiving meals to the area’s needy.
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Montgomery County police add dogs to special unit
Montgomery County police are adding some four-legged crime fighters to their ranks.
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Prince George's County Council table gambling vote until 2012
Opponents and supporters of gambling faced off in Prince George's County. But the vote was tabled until 2012.
