I interviewed the author of “The Calling” sitting on the floor of a doctor’s waiting room, waiting for my father. I interviewed the author of “The 11th Hour” on the side of the road, having pulled over to type. Don’t…
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Women’s March 2018 — and a look back to 2017
I covered the Philadelphia Women’s March for the Associated Press this weekend. Huge turnout and everyone was in a great mood, plus some fun signs and costumes made for a good day. Here’s the story I wrote for the AP…
Is “Walking Philadelphia” this year’s Hatchimals?
There’s one hot holiday buy every year: Think Cabbage Patch dolls, Furbys, Zhu Zhu pets and Tickle Me Elmo Is “Walking Philadelphia” 2017’s winner? Sure seems like it.
Star Ledger updates: art to remember Hurricane Sandy, a talk with Alton Brown and Kathleen Turner describes what it’s like to play God — on stage
Hurricane Sandy rocked the east coast in 2012, killing more than 230 people and causing billions in property damage. There’s an art installation on the Jersey shore marking the storm’s 5th year anniversary. Interviewing Alton Brown was an eye opener…
“Walking Philadelphia” gets more love — from Warren’s Echoes-Sentinel
We got some local press from Warren’s weekly, “The Echoes-Sentinel.” Since it’s behind a paywall, you can see the article via this pdf.
“Walking Philadelphia” gets some love from “The Chestnut Hill Local”
My sister and I are busily promoting our book, “Walking Philadelphia: 30 Walking Tours Exploring Art, Architecture, History and Little Known-Gems,” which came out in June. The book recently got a write-up in “The Chestnut Hill Local.”
More stories from Haverford College
I love writing for Haverford College’s alumni magazine. I haven’t had a boring story assignment yet. Smart students and professors and an overall great place. In the last few months, I’ve written about the College’s Initiative in Ethical Engagement and…
More entertainment writing in The Newark Star Ledger
And we’re back to the Ledger! Some recent offerings: Luna Stage kicks off its 25th season Pink Martini’s multi-cultural music may be needed now more than ever Soap star Kim Zimmer starring in “Bakersfield Mist” at Bickford Theatre A revised…
From Neurology Now: When a caretaker dies
Sometimes family caregivers die before their patients. My recent article in Neurology Now offers help on preparing for that worst case scenario. As I wrote: More than 65 million people—about 30 percent of the population—currently provide full- or part-time care…
Wharton magazine article on unfair treatment of women and minorities in certain fields
With the unfair treatment/sexual harassment of women in the workplace in the news, my first article for Wharton’s alumni magazine is somewhat timely. It looks at the uneven playing field women and minorities deal with when it comes to technology,…