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.

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.

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.

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).

External links

• Maria LaRosa - The Weather Channel
• Press releases - The Weather Channel
• Maria LaRosa at the Internet Movie Database

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