Philip Townsend 13News Now, Age, Partner, Family, Net Worth

Philip Townsend Biography

Philip Townsend is an American Anchor working for 13News Now in Hampton, Virginia as a Weekday Anchor at 4 and 4:30 p.m. He joined the station in October 2016.

Philip Townsend Age / Birthday

Townsend manages to keep information regarding his dates of birth away from the limelight. It is therefore not known when he celebrates his birthday and how old he is at the moment. Judging from his appearance, he might be in his 30s.

Philip Townsend Height / Measurements

Townsend is of average body stature and stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 8 inches tall.

Philip Townsend Partner/ Wife

Townsend is a married man, he is happily married to his loving wife Lauren. He manages to keep information regarding whether he is married or not away from the public. However, we will update information about his spouse once it’s available.

Philip Townsend Kids / Children

Townsend together with his wife are proud parents to a son. He manages to keep information regarding his kids away from the limelight. However, we will update this information about his children once it’s available.

Philip Townsend Family / Relatives

Townsend was born and raised in Norfolk. He manages to keep information regarding his parents away from the limelight. Additionally, he shares no information regarding whether he has any siblings or not. We will update this information once it’s available.

Philip Townsend Education

Townsend has a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Studies and Political Science from Longwood University in Farmville, Virginia.

Philip Townsend Career

Townsend is an Anchor working for 13News Now in Hampton, Virginia. Prior to working at 13News Now, he worked at WFAA-TV as a reporter from December 2014 to October 2016. Previously, he worked as a reporter at WVEC ABC13 from November 2010 to December 2014 in Norfolk, Virginia. He also worked at WHSV-TV as a reporter from May 2008 to November 2010. Prior to that, he worked as a production Assistant at WVEC-TV from February 2007 to May 2008.

Multimedia journalist Philip, who has won four Emmy Awards, also covers feature and human interest topics in Northeast North Carolina and Hampton Roads. After working for two years as a reporter at our company’s sister station in Dallas, Texas, WFAA, he returned to the neighborhood. Philip had previously been a correspondent for 13News Now. He worked as the region’s top transportation reporter for those four years, covering stories about infrastructure there frequently. He spent three years writing about the very contentious, high-profile Midtown and Downtown Tunnel projects, as well as the hefty tolls they imposed on motorists.

His reports made lawmakers answerable and provided thousands of angry citizens a voice. In addition, Philip spent 2.5 years as a reporter at WHSV, the ABC affiliate in Virginia’s stunning Shenandoah Valley. Philip takes great satisfaction in his visual storytelling. He does more than merely report on the news. By filming and editing the videos himself, he brings them to life. Philip is a dedicated triathlete and always finds time for sports, especially tennis and volleyball.