Underground shale drilling in northern Pennsylvania is causing a stir amongst environmentalists, who say thousands of new gas wells could pose serious threats to drinking water. My story aired on the Marketplace Morning Report.
The state takeover was supposed to be a new beginning for New Jersey’s poorest city. But critics say an infusion of $175 million in state cash failed to improve Camden’s failing infrastructure, schools or economy. My story aired on NPR’s Weekend Edition Saturday.
After nearly a year of scrutiny, the Justice Department announced a proposed settlement that would allow Live Nation and Ticketmaster to merge — if certain conditions are met. My story aired on NPR’s Morning Edition.
Delaware will soon begin allowing table games in its casinos. Same for Pennsylvania. So how much gaming can the East Coast support? My story aired on the Marketplace Morning Report.
College students helped fuel the rise of candidate Barack Obama. One year after the president’s inauguration, I drove up to Penn State campus to take the political temperature. My story aired on NPR’s All Things Considered.
Governor Ed Rendell wants a law to legalize table games in Pennsylvania, and he’s threatening to lay off 1,000 state employees unless it passes by Friday. My story aired on the Marketplace Morning Report.
From the time she was in grade school, Elena Delle Donne was expected to do great things on the basketball court. But after earning a full-ride to one of the nation’s top programs, Delle Donne abruptly took a year off from basketball and went home. My story aired on NPR’s Only a Game.
The Internet has made it easier than ever to get out-of-print recordings back in circulation. But often, it’s fans — not record labels — who are doing the legwork. My story aired on All Things Considered.
NPR reflects on how the past 10 years have changed music and the music business. My story aired on Morning Edition.
Environmentalists are fighting a plan to deepen the Delaware River, which they say would release harmful toxins into the water. But Philadelphia port officials they need a deeper river to stay competitive. My story aired on the Marketplace Morning Report.
