GA reporter @billy_penn 🎤 • @UFJSchool alumna👩🎓• former: @IPBS_News & @wuftnews & @wusf • runner🏃🏼♀• former checkmark
Philadelphia, PA
Joined October 2018
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I've been with Billy Penn for over a year now!!! It has been so rewarding to work alongside a talented team and get to know my community well. I've enjoyed telling so many interesting stories and uplifting local voices! Check out all my work:
billypenn.com/author/vcwilen…
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The Fourth of July hangover is evident, with Philadelphians and tourists recovering from a slew of celebrations.
Here’s what you can expect for the rest of the year ↓
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Philadelphia does not take celebrations lightly – and this includes activities around the winter holidays.
Here's a look into Kwanzaa – its roots in community and family, and how you can celebrate in Philly.
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Recently, Vetri Community Partnership’s CEO Maddy Booth sat down to have a candid conversation with @billy_penn reporter @ComberWilen about the impact that cuts to SNAP-Ed will make on the kids we serve.
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The Evoluer House focuses on providing resources and improving mental health outcomes for young women in underserved communities.
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The Free Library’s Federal Employee Transition Workshop will provide career search tips and resume help to laid-off workers and those facing potential job loss.
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It's been an incredible first few months with Billy Penn! I've wrote about everything from breaking news and education reports to restaurants and art vending machines. Check out some of my work on my author profile: billypenn.com/author/vcwilen…
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Super excited to announce that this week is my first with the @billy_penn team at WHYY in Philadelphia! I'm excited to continue my journalism work with an awesome publication. I'm starting as a General Assignment Reporter, writing about various citywide topics. Very grateful 🤗
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Today is my last day @IPBS_News. These past two years here have been incredible. While I am leaving, I have some major thank you’s and gratitude to express 🧵
And perhaps my biggest thank you goes to the Hoosier nation that has trusted me to tell your stories from around the state the past few years. I’ve loved amplifying your voices, simplifying difficult issues and learning so much about the issues you find important. Thank you.
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How do language barriers affect lead education outreach efforts? | via @ComberWilen wfyi.org/news/articles/how-d…
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Indiana tech hub awarded nearly $51 million in federal implementation grant | via @ComberWilen wfyi.org/news/articles/india…
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Hoosiers can expect slightly cheaper grocery staples ahead of the Fourth of July | via @ComberWilen wbaa.org/local-news/2024-06-…
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Waste-to-jet fuel company likely won’t place plant in Gary, after years of plans | via @ComberWilen wbaa.org/local-news/2024-06-…
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Risky behavior still prevails for Indiana students, survey reports | via @ComberWilen wfyi.org/news/articles/risky…
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It's official! Civically, Indiana is a national award-winning project!
It means a whole lot to be recognized. It means a whole lot more for the time, energy and trust Hoosiers across Indiana gave us to do this work.
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What is the progress of nuclear power in Indiana? | via @ComberWilen wbaa.org/local-news/2024-05-…
