Sue Serio: WTXF FOX 29, Age, Wiki, Husband, Children, Height, and Salary
Sue Serio – Biography & Wiki
Sue Serio is a seasoned American broadcast meteorologist and television personality, best known as the weather anchor for Good Day Philadelphia on WTXF FOX 29 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania — a role she has held since 1997. Prior to joining FOX 29, Sue co-anchored WAKE-UP, the top-rated morning show on CBS affiliate WIVB-TV in Buffalo, New York.
Education
Sue is a cum laude graduate of Towson University in Maryland, where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication. She later completed the Broadcast Meteorology Certificate Program at Mississippi State University, solidifying her credentials in weather forecasting.
Sue Serio Age and Birthday
Born on August 16, 1960, in Baltimore, Maryland, Sue Serio is 61 years old as of 2024. She celebrates her birthday annually on August 16th.
Height and Appearance
Sue stands at an estimated height of 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 meters). Details regarding her current weight or any weight loss journey are not publicly available at this time.
Husband | Bill Vargus
Sue Serio is married to Bill Vargus, a former sports anchor at FOX 29. The couple tied the knot on December 31, 1995, in Sue’s hometown of Baltimore. They originally met while working together at WHYY-TV. Bill, a 1980 graduate of Temple University, worked at FOX 29 for 12 years before departing in 2009.
Sue Serio Daughter
Sue and Bill are proud parents of a daughter named Nia, who is currently pursuing her college education in Maryland. The family resides in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
Career at FOX 29
Sue Serio joined the FOX 29 News team in 1997 and has since become a trusted and familiar face on Good Day Philadelphia. Over the years, she has delivered weather reports live from the studio and out in the elements — including snowstorms, coastal winds, and thunderstorms. One of her more memorable moments was handing over her weather duties live on air to actor Mark Wahlberg for a segment.
She frequently invites local children onto the green screen to “do the weather with Sue,” supporting charitable initiatives and engaging young audiences.
Sue Serio Early Career
Sue began her broadcasting journey in radio, working at:
WMAR-FM (Baltimore)
WBAL (Baltimore) – Midday radio host
WSTW (Wilmington, DE) – Morning show co-host
WMGK (Philadelphia) – Host and producer of Magic After Dark
WKSZ-FM – Morning show co-host
She later transitioned to television at WHYY-TV (PBS) in Philadelphia as a weather anchor and feature reporter, and then moved to WIVB-TV in Buffalo, where she co-anchored the morning and noon newscasts.
Awards and Recognition
Sue is a five-time Emmy Award nominee recognized by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. In November 1994, she received the Outstanding Individual Achievement Award for Weathercasting.
Community Involvement
Sue is deeply engaged in her community and lends her time to numerous local causes. She’s been involved with:
The Media Theatre
Tyler Arboretum
Local SPCA events
The Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk (Co-Chair)
The Board of the Camden Children’s Garden
The Advisory Board of Main Line Animal Rescue
Sue Serio Retirement
As of now, Sue Serio has not announced any plans to retire and continues to deliver the weather on FOX 29. Any future retirement updates will be shared when available.
Salary and Net Worth
Estimated Annual Salary: Between $65,000 and $95,000
Estimated Net Worth: Approximately $1 million, accumulated through decades of work in broadcast journalism and meteorology.
