I wrote this article about a great event in Delaware County, near Philadelphia, PA, for writers, storytellers and those who love to listen to a good tale.

Storytellers Share True Tales at Philadelphia-Area Story Slams

I'm looking to take better advantage of my Philadelphia-area beat for Yahoo! Please read the link to find out more about what I'm looking for:

Looking for Philly Story Ideas

I should have known that accepting a Yahoo! News assignment about my personal struggles with obesity was opening myself up to hateful comments (which I've experienced on Yahoo! whenever one of my articles was featured on a main Yahoo! page, regardless of the subject matter), but this time it was particularly virulent ( Read more... )

My two favorites are Candice and Kree, and all of a sudden, the judges are throwing them under the bus. What gives?

'American Idol' Recap: Judges Throw Two Faves Under the Bus

If you'd like to see videos of the performances, go to the official "American Idol" site's performance videos page. Since some performances (such as from guest artists on ( Read more... )

This was fun to research!

Celebrate Spring by Visiting Unique Philly-Area Parks

I haven't been to all of them yet (just the first two) but based the list on suggestions from friends. KFP and I will be traveling to the rest once it gets a little warmer.

My article on Philly locations in "Silver Linings Playbook" is attracting some amusing feedback:

A Guide to Philadelphia Locations in 'Silver Linings Playbook'

My favorite so far is the discussion of how to correctly spell "water" to emulate a Philly accent.

Check out my feature on an awesome Christmas lights display:
Holiday decorator asks: What would Clark Griswold do?

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I've uploaded some video of the house I'm featuring in a Yahoo! story I just turned in. Check it out. Yes, the little voice saying, "Oh, man!" repeatedly is my Kung Fu Panda.

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Here's My 'America's Got Talent' recap from Tuesday. Enjoy!

Here are some recent articles:

Baby Boot Camp: First-Time Movie Moms Learn to Cope

Let the Sun Shine In: A Tribute to the Grooviest TV Moms

Today's Movie Vamps More Human Than Monstrous

And a brief piece for a special "graduation advice" page they're putting together:

Graduation Advice: Go Easy on Yourself