I’ve been writing entertainment stories for the (Newark) Star-Ledger for the last year. My hometown paper! I’ve had lots of fun with it, so expect features galore on this site for the next few months. Gotta catch up! villagepeeps
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As the country debates the legitimacy of certain statues and monuments…
The Philadelphia Mural Arts Program’s latest installation is “Monument Lab.” MAP asked 20 artists to answer this question, ““What is an appropriate monument for the current city of Philadelphia?” These works are now in place at 10 city locations. Here’s…
“Walking Philadelphia” is now in book stores near you — if there are any left
(And by “if there are any left,” I was referring to the sadness of the loss of book stores, not a sell out of books. But I’d like to have that happen.) “Walking Philadelphia” — a guide with 30 city…
Is this thing on?
After a loooonnnngg hiatus, I’m back. I’ve been writing and working regularly ever since August 2016 — in fact, I’ve been busier than ever — but I haven’t posted. Spam commenters of the world, rejoice! You can start bragging about…
Sunday news: A look at teaching trauma first aid to bystanders in “The Washington Post”
Sometimes, all the stories you’ve been working on hit the papers on the same day. So it was for me a few weeks ago, when my Washington Post article about teaching emergency first aid to civilians. If that link is…
More from the DNC: a look at a few delegates and the local GOP
The latest edition of City and State PA is available for pick up and online. My contributions this month: First, I talked to the local GOP, which is greatly outnumbered in the city, about its convention plans. Read that here:…
Music, Donkeys and the Democratic National Convention: The Lighter Side
The Democratic National Convention is being held here in Philadelphia so I’ve been busy writing stories about it for publications including The Philadelphia Inquirer, Associated Press, City and State magazine and on Newsworks, the web home of public radio station…
Writing about art in Philly
Two recent articles introduced me to some aspiring writers and a widely-respected artist who brought her unique touch to Philadelphia. The first article was for The Philadelphia Inquirer and was about the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s Tree of the Year contest.…
Philly’s soda tax
Philadelphia became the first major city to impose a tax on soda and other drinks. Here is a summary of what’s going on.
Neurology Now article on when kids get diseases normally associated with adults
Thanks to the families who shared their stories. This piece looks at kids who have MS, sleep apnea and strokes. I learned a lot and hope this makes a difference in the lives of others.