Bob Kelly Bio, Wiki
Bob Kelly is an American Emmy Award-winning reporter, anchor, and host working with FOX 29 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania serving the station as a traffic reporter. He has been working with this station since October 2014.
Bob Kelly Age
Kelly is 59 years old as of 2022. He was born on February 11, 1963, in Northeast Philadelphia, nicknamed Northeast Philly, a suburb in Pennsylvania. Kelly celebrates his birthday on February 11 every year.
Bob Kelly Height
Kelly stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 8 inches.
Bob Kelly Education
Kelly attended North Catholic High School where he received his High School in General Education. From there, he joined Temple University. After completing his studies there, he acquired his degree.
Bob Kelly Work Experience
Kelly is an Emmy Award-winning reporter, anchor, and host at FOX 29 in Philadelphia. He serves as the traffic reporter for “Good Day Philadelphia.” Kelly also hosts “Town Takeover,” “Breakfast with Bob,” and “Kelly’s Classroom,” the regular morning segments. All segments take him out into the community to connect with “Good Day Philadelphia” viewers. For over 15 years, he hosted the Philadelphia St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
Prior to joining the FOX 29 team, he worked at CBS 3 in Philadelphia as the Traffic Anchor for 13 years. Kelly was the first traffic anchor in Philadelphia to do his reports in front of the green screen. It is animated and merriment to watch with his highly popular phrases like the Conshy Curve, Two Jelly Donut Delay, and Jammo. Today he is known as “The Dean of Traffic.” Throughout his career, he has entertained sports fans on the Jumbotron at the Sixers games, Flyers, and Eagles.
His journalism career began with Jerry Blavat, The Geator working as a radio disc jockey. He worked here and there at Philly’s hottest radio stations. Kelly also worked at KYW News Radio with Traffic on the 2s. He is also a Broadcast Pioneer Hall of Fame. Kelly is the founder of Kelly’s Kidz, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering the community to provide children in pediatric hospital settings with items for comfort and play.
Bob Kelly’s Net Worth
In Kelly‘s career as a reporter, anchor, and host, he has been able to accumulate a net worth ranging between $1 Million and $3 Million.
Bob Kelly Salary
He receives annual earnings that range between $35,000 and $100,000.
Bob Kelly’s Parents and Siblings
Kelly was born and raised in Northeast Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Growing up there, he knew all the neighborhoods, the landmarks, and the best place to get a great jelly donut. They always decorate for Christmas. One Christmas he created “A Very Kelly Christmas,” hitting the road during the month of December and broadcasting LIVE from the front lawns of the best-decorated houses. He manages to keep information regarding his parents and whether or not he has any siblings away from the limelight. An update of this information will be out when available to the public
Bob Kelly Wife/ Spouse
Kelley was previously married to his better half Carrie Howard Kelly. Together they have six children, two girls, and four boys. They separated on March 10, 2008. Three of their children are Licensed drivers. Carrie is a Certified Child Life Specialist. Kelley and his ex-wife launched BK%K For Child Life in 2016, it is an annual fundraising event. The ambition of the event is to raise funds to build a playroom and sensory place for kids at Numerours/Alfred I. DuPont Hospital for children. Austin, Kelly’s son received excellent medical attention.
Bob Kelly Kids
Kelly and his ex-wife are proud parents of their six children, four sons, and two daughters. He has not shared their names with the public.
Bob Kelly Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram
He is vocal on his social media accounts where he posts frequently. On his Twitter account, he has about 38.7K followers, around 84K followers on his Facebook page, and about 45.4K followers on his Instagram account.