Updates

City Paper

A new chapter has begun—I’m in week four of editing the news at Pittsburgh City Paper! Beyond coordinating others’ reporting, I’ve already covered music, housing, transgender rights and (of course) craft beer. Look for my byline in online and print articles at pghcitypaper.com, and if you have tips, gossip and/or other local tomfoolery to share,…

Air quality investigation

I’m proud to be involved with a Pittsburgh Media Partnership group publishing an ongoing series on regional air quality and mis/disinformation. My two-month investigation of grassroots science methodology came out last week via Ambridge Connection and The Incline. Check it out for an overview of how locals keep watch over industrial polluters and the limitations…

“Paint”

Ten years after I wrote the first draft and 23 rejections later, my microfiction “Paint” is out in the world thanks to New South. This story draws on art handling, spelunking and paint colors to trace the edges of personal loss. I’m really excited it’s published, and I hope you enjoy it!