Words are at the heart of what I do.
From entertainment to science, politics to sports, I have contributed at every level to creating content for WTAE’s website. Sharing updates on tragic events and bringing lightness to lifestyle pieces are equally in my writer’s wheelhouse. I take pride in editing pieces to reflect the best of their authors’ intentions, all while finding new ways to engage readers with the site.
WTAE
Featured writing
- Sept. 7, 2024: “Kamala Harris welcomes Cheneys’ endorsements during Strip District spice shop stop”
- Aug. 13, 2024: “PRT bus crashes into Homewood home after being hit by vehicle involved in police chase”
- July 13, 2024: “Former President Trump shot in assassination attempt at PA rally; Attendee killed, 2 injured”
- July 10, 2024: “Pittsburgh AI robotics startup raises $300 million, including from Jeff Bezos”
- June 17, 2024: (archival) “34 years ago, otters returned to Tionesta Creek in Forest County. Watch their release back to their natural habitat”
- June 16, 2024: “Pittsburgh was ranked the most affordable housing market in the US. Just don’t assume that means it’s affordable”
- May 22, 2024: “Barry Bonds, Jim Leyland, Manny Sanguillen inducted into Pirates Hall of Fame”
- May 12, 2024: “NWS: Damage left from Saturday’s tornado in Finleyville suggests it was an EF2”
- April 10, 2024: “Vigil held for bicyclist who died after being hit by truck Downtown”
- Mar. 31, 2024: “Heinz looking to break into Chicago hot dog scene with ‘smackable’ ketchup stations”
- Jan. 8, 2024: “Primanti Bros. sending sandwiches to Tennessee Titans as thanks for ensuring Steelers berth in Wild Card playoff”
- Dec. 11, 2023: “Damar Hamlin was 2023’s most Googled person”
- Sept. 21, 2023: “Little Amal, a doll representing a Syrian refugee, welcomes Pittsburgh to ‘dream along with her’”
- July 16, 2023: “After Davis, Lee wins, bill to ban running for two offices simultaneously proposed in state House”
- May 13, 2023: (archival) “Forty years ago, Pennsylvania reduced how often you had to get your car inspected. Not everyone was a fan.”
- Feb. 8, 2023: “Reporter arrested during East Palestine train derailment news conference”
“She may be 12 feet tall, but organizers traveling with Little Amal will remind you she’s only a girl.”
Collaborations
- July 1, 2024: “License plate on car pulled from Allegheny River connects it to 2013 missing person case”
- May 6, 2024: “Body found in home of man who allegedly pulled gun on pastor in North Braddock” (broke this story, which ended up going national)
- Aug. 31, 2023: “Bill proposal would change Pa. vehicle inspection from yearly to rarely”
- Jan. 3, 2023: “Brackenridge police chief was ambushed during deadly shooting, police say”
- Oct. 28, 2022: “Six people injured in ‘targeted’ shooting outside funeral in Brighton Heights”
“A Tarentum officer was also shot and injured in Brackenridge following an hours-long search that crossed throughout Allegheny County.”
Featured editing
- April 30, 2024: “Duquesne basketball player changing the game for women’s activewear” (Kristen Powers)
- Jan. 14, 2024: “Study finds forever chemicals entering Pittsburgh rivers in wastewater” (Lia Launtz/Shannon Perrine)
- Aug. 24, 2024: “Officials: Thousands of gunshots fired in hours-long Garfield standoff” (Marcie Cipriani/Kalea Gunderson/Ashley Zilka)
- Aug. 14, 2023: “5 dead, including 1 child, in Plum house explosion; search for bodies ends” (Tom Garris/Kalea Gunderson)
- July 25, 2023: “Defense files motion to exhume body of Pittsburgh synagogue shooter’s father” (Bob Mayo)
- Feb. 6, 2023: “First responders worry about a derailment in downtown Pittsburgh similar to East Palestine” (Paul van Osdol)
- Sept. 23, 2022: “Pennsylvania sees surge in attempts to ban certain books in libraries and schools” (Sheldon Ingram)
Plastic Free Washington
“(O)rcas in the Salish Sea consume high levels of flame retardants and other pollutants that stem from nearby cities and factories.[32] Recent studies on other aquatic species shows that eating microplastics can affect growth and behavior.[33][34][35] The presence of these toxic chemicals in our ocean threatens many species already at risk from development, habitat loss, and climate change.”