Philadelphia Writer and Reporter
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Politics

Politics

Published Work

Examples of my work covering local and regional politics, primarily for free daily Metro Philadelphia.

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March 2020: Philadelphia-area immigrants can study for their US citizenship exam at MOAR

The Museum of the American Revolution welcomes immigrants to study for their citizenship exam at the museum that tells the story of the American Revolution, just a couple blocks away from Independence Hall.

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May 2019: Your Philly Mayoral Primary - How candidates plan to act on critical issues

A breakdown on Philly Democratic mayoral candidates for the May 2019 primary elections.

Photo Credit: Charles Mostoller

July 2017: PA body camera legislation

Pennsylvania received a grant to fund a pilot program for body cameras. On the surface, the program seemed to benefit advocates for more transparency on police brutality. The finer print says otherwise.

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January 2018: Women's March on Philadelphia

Organization Philly Women Rally brought the second Women's March to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Critics asked what the point was in marching again. The organizers speak out on why Philly and the women's movement need more marches.

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June 2017: Trying to ban an environmental hazard

Experts weigh in on why attempts to ban or tax plastic bags in the city. A seemingly small part of being an urban consumer makes big money, and has even bigger consequences.

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Gay conversion therapy in PA

State Rep. Brian Sims and mental health advocates weigh in on why Pennsylvania is overdue on banning gay conversion therapy.