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…
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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.
Amazing Moore student
I was lucky to tell the story of Maria Sweeney, an extraordinary woman who recently graduated from Moore College of Art & Design. Immediately after the story went live, I received an email from a publishing company that wanted to…
In praise of our dearly beloved Philly community
My Sunday Inquirer column is about community. People think Philadelphia is all about throwing snowballs and batteries. They’re wrong. There’s a lot of heart here. See for yourself by reading this.
City and State PA — a new political magazine hits the city
City & State has already taken Manhattan and now they’re moving south. I’ve written two articles thus far for this publication and I hope to do more. Interesting subjects, like this walking tour that only makes left turns in place…
A new direction for a historic prison — on the wire today for the Associated Press
I always enjoy writing about Eastern State Penitentiary here in Philadelphia. This story is about a new direction the historic site is taking. It’s now not only about fun — like the haunted house or Bastille Day celebrations — or…
The Confederate Monument Debate in New Orleans: Take ’em or leave ’em. In today’s Washington Post
A story that I’m sure will go on and on and on: The debate over what to do with the Confederate monuments in New Orleans. My piece provides examples of similar fights in other cities and gives both sides of…
And what a week it was….
Crazy busy work week here, and three of the pieces I wrote are already in print. One other, a 5,000 word story for Neurology Now, will be coming out in June. I have two articles due Monday, too. Better than…