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Newsletter writing and editing

Why do we keep writing about life after death?

What literary letters reveal

The untold stories of Black TV

How to be happy

Nine nostalgic TV shows to watch

Personal essays, inspirational narratives, and profiles

Never buy a goldfish

Springfield man receives kidney from man in his prayer group

After her visit to the United States, a Colombian orphan finds her forever home (Won an award for social justice reporting from the Catholic Press Association)

Teen kicks cancer, ready to compete in World Irish Dance Championship

Benedictine sister’s tasty treats jam-packed with love

Solutions journalism

Sunday banking: St. Ann credit union helps parishioners avoid predatory loans

How faith leaders are responding to the spiritual and legal questions of undocumented immigrants

Perinatal hospice supports families when a baby’s life is short

Afghan women left almost everything behind—except their sewing skills

Patrol officer leads outreach to local Korean Americans (Won first place for feature writing at the DC chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists’ Deadline Awards)

Spot news

Mosque opening on hold after vandals trash windows (Won first place for breaking news at the DC chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists’ annual Deadline Awards)

Saying goodbye to a beloved music teacher

‘East Coast Rapist’ to serve life in prison

‘Not guilty’ verdict in Dale City murder trial

Local reporting for FFXnow