Gospel singer and guitarist Sister Rosetta Tharpe was a major influence on two generations of rock and soul musicians. But she didn’t have a proper headstone until recently. My story aired on NPR’s All Things Considered.
The FOX Network is airing two new shows -– “Fringe” and “Dollhouse” — with shorter commercial breaks, in the hope that more viewers will actually watch the ads. But there may be some unintended consequences for writers, and for viewers. Sadly, this was my last story for NPR’s Day to Day.
For much of the past year, unemployment figures in New Jersey had been lower than those in other parts of the country. The collapse of consumer spending has really hit the Garden State. My story aired on NPR’s Morning Edition.
Renovations to a New Jersey town’s boardwalk have ramifications for the rainforests in Brazil. My story aired on Marketplace.
