Archive for October, 2008

Philadelphia basks in World Series afterglow

October 30th, 2008 | Tags: , , | Posted in Radio

The Phillies are World Series champions and the city is celebrating its first major pro sports title in 25 years. My story aired on NPR’s All Things Considered.

Comcast earnings up

October 30th, 2008 | Tags: , , | Posted in Radio

Comcast Corporation had a good third quarter… so good that one non-profit group is asking Congress to investigate whether Comcast and other big cable companies are profiting from deceptive business practices. My story aired on NPR’s Morning Edition.

Facing the downturn on a New York farm

October 21st, 2008 | Tags: , , | Posted in Radio

Doug Rutz on his farm in Greene, New York. Doug and Kathy Rutz took out loans to get their older children through college. Now the credit crisis has them worried that won’t be an option for their younger kids. My story aired on NPR’s All Things Considered. More pictures here.

Opening statements in Fort Dix plot

October 20th, 2008 | Tags: , | Posted in Radio

A jury will hear opening statements today in the trial of five foreign-born Muslim men accused of plotting to kill soldiers at Fort Dix, New Jersey. The government is presenting the case as one of the most frightening examples of homegrown terrorism sinceĀ  Sept. 11, 2001. My story aired on NPR’s Morning Edition.

In Pennsylvania, a Democrat on the ropes

October 13th, 2008 | Tags: , , | Posted in Radio

2008 is shaping up to be a good year for Democrats in Congress. But some Democratic incumbents are in trouble, including Pennsylvania Rep. Paul Kanjorski. He’s running against a popular mayor who has made a reputation for himself for his opposition to illegal immigration. My story aired on NPR’s All Things Considered.

Songs for 43 Presidents

October 8th, 2008 | Tags: , , | Posted in Radio

Even the most obscure Presidents get their due on a new album. Of Great and Mortal Men includes 43 songs spanning three CDs and more than 220 years of American history. My story aired on NPR’s All Things Considered.

Where did I go?

October 5th, 2008 | Posted in Uncategorized


Even freelancers take vacations once in a while. More pictures from mine are here.