| Personal Details Summary | |
|---|---|
| Name | Julianna Francesca Furfari |
| Age / How old / Birthday / Date of Birth / DOB | Born in July 1996. As of 2025, she is around 29 years old. |
| Marriage / Fiance / Husband / Spouse / Marital Status | Married to Matthew (Matt) Fitzpatrick since June 30, 2023. |
| Children / No. of Kids | 1 son – Jamie, born on July 13, 2025. |
| Ethnicity / Origin / Heritage / Race | White |
| Nationality | American |
Wikipedia Biography / Profile Background
Introduction :
Julianna Francesca Furfari is an American television journalist and anchor with nearly a decade of experience in broadcast news. She has anchored and reported in multiple television markets across Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Indiana, earning recognition for her versatility and storytelling.
Personal Life, Parents and Family Details :
- Julianna was born and raised in South Jersey in July 1996.
- She married her husband Matthew (Matt) Fitzpatrick on June 30, 2023, describing him as her “best friend.”
- The couple welcomed their first child, a son named Jamie, on July 13, 2025. Jamie weighed 8 pounds at birth.
- In August 2025, Julianna announced her departure from WSBT 22 to return to the East Coast, closer to family and for Matt’s career opportunities.
Education : Qualifications, High School & College Info
- Julianna graduated Magna-cum-laude in 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication (Journalism) from Villanova University, where she was also a cheerleader. She also studied abroad at The American University of Paris from 2014–2015.
- Later, she completed her Master of Science in Journalism from Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism in 2018.
- Julianna gained early on-camera experience with Fox 29’s Good Day Philadelphia and South Jersey Sports Digest.
Career, Job, Salary and Net Worth :
- From 2016 to 2018, Julianna worked as a Junior Reporter at Fox 29 in Philadelphia while finishing her education.
- In September 2018, she joined WTOV in Steubenville, Ohio, as a reporter and weekend anchor, where she worked for over two and a half years.
- In April 2021, she was promoted to evening anchor for Sinclair Broadcast Group, anchoring newscasts for WNWO in Toledo (6 & 11 PM) and WOLF in Wilkes-Barre (10 PM).
- In September 2023, she joined WSBT 22 in South Bend, Indiana, as evening co-anchor for the 5, 6, 10, and 11 PM newscasts, covering Notre Dame football and major breaking news.
- She left WSBT in August 2025 after four and a half years with Sinclair, citing family priorities. Her departure from WSBT was described as a “tough decision” but was motivated by family considerations and her husband’s career opportunities on the East Coast.
Awards and Recognition :
- Named among the honorees in the 2020 Ohio School Boards Journal for her work at WTOV-TV.
- Covered major stories, including President Donald Trump’s criminal trial conviction on all 34 counts in 2024.
Interesting Facts and Trivia :
- Her full name, as used in her demo reels, is Julianna Francesca Furfari.
- She maintains an Instagram account (@julianna_furfari) where she shares professional and personal updates.
- Her professional email is juliannafurfari@gmail.com.
- She has experience writing, filming, editing, and producing news, sports, and human-interest stories.
- She stands 5 feet 6 inches tall.
Vivacious and dedicated, Julianna continues to balance her personal life as a new mother with her strong track record in journalism, returning to the East Coast in 2025 to begin a new chapter.