Maria LaRosa
| Maria LaRosa | |
|---|---|
| Born | New York |
| Education | Penn State University |
| Occupation | Meteorologist for The Weather Channel |
| Spouse | Mariusz Kolakowski |
| Children | 3 |
Maria LaRosa is an American on-camera meteorologist for The Weather Channel in Atlanta, Georgia.
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[edit] Early life & Career
LaRosa was born in New York State, but was raised in her hometown of Ramsey, New Jersey. In June 2004, LaRosa joined KYW-TV in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was later hired by WXIX-TV, the FOX station in Cincinnati, Ohio. She was the weekday morning and noon meteorologist for KYW-TV in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was a meteorologist and anchor for WTVM-TV, the ABC station in Columbus, Georgia. Later on In 2010, she joined The Weather Channel and became a on-camera meteorologist for both the Weekend Now and PM Edition with her co-host Todd Santos.
[edit] Education
LaRosa graduated in 1998 from Penn State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in meteorology. She was also a teaching assistant for the University's introductory meteorology course before graduating in 1998.
LaRosa is also a member of the National Weather Association and the American Meteorological Society (AMS). She holds a seals of approval in certified broadcasting meteorologist.
[edit] Personal life
She lived in Southern New Jersey with her husband, Mariusz Kolakowski. The couple has three sons: Michael (born in 2005), Justin (born in 2008), and Tyler (born May 3, 2010).
