A Green Party candidate, opposed by the Green Party itself. Andrew Tupone was accused of being a spoiler in the congressional race for a Pennsylvania swing district, with questions raised about the numerous out-of-state petitioners who worked on his behalf (but, according to testimony, without his knowledge), but it was the Green Party’s own argument for self-governance — the ability to select its own candidates — that persuaded a judge to remove him from the ballot. I followed this story from the candidate’s first announcement, through hearings in Harrisburg, to these court rulings. (He has vowed to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.)

What does world heritage mean? It means history and preservation, humanities and culture. Moravains’ broad history has extended around the globe, and one of the largest assemblages of experts in the field will gather in Bethlehem, one among several international Moravian settlements recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, to expound on topics of universal value, continuing a tradition of conferences that started with a focus on music. “In today’s day and age, we’re constantly talking about divisions,” a lead organizer says. “But, what are the values that unite us as human beings?”

A long day of testimony in Harrisburg shed some light, and raised more questions, on the third-party candidate attempting to crash the congressional contents in a Pennsylvania swing district. Andrew Tupone, a lifelong Republican, changed affiliation and filed to run as a Green Party candidate this year, without the Green Party’s knowledge. Two dozen petitioners, most from out of state, arrived in the district to help him gather signatures — without his knowledge. He said he left many of the nomination details to his Republican-connected attorneys. This hearing will determine if he remains on the ballot, potentially impacting the midterm election and even party control of the U.S. House.

A profile on a graduating student for the Moravian University magazine revealed a story about success and family legacy.

A presidential visit on economic policy veers, sometimes wildly, between a litany of major topics, ultimately serving as more of a campaign rally for state Republicans, even though their names were rarely used.

Unaffiliated voters comprise one-fifth of Pennsylvania’s electorate. In a first for the state, a measure in Lehigh County would grant them representation on the county election board and surrender single-party control over elections.

Imagine losing all motion in your body, even your eyelids. When you can finally open your eyes, two months have passed and you're in a different state. Would your sense of humor survive? In my first patient story for Good Shepherd Rehabilitation, I interviewed a couple who, when faced with a devastating bout of Guillain-Barré syndrome, never lost their ability to laugh.

The We Fight Fentanyl campaign seeks to combat the stigma and pervasiveness of addiction in three counties of the Pennsylvania Poconos. I contributed as a writer to the blog, newsletter and social media posts for about six months in 2024.

A tale of tannenbaum-throwing redemption adds to the annals of the Christmas City's oddest tradition.

When it was announced that all North American bird species directly named for people would be renamed, I quickly sought out local experts to explain what this would mean for birders in our region, and get their (varying) opinions. This was a quick turnaround on a somewhat wonky — but impassioned — topic.

A cloudy day didn’t stop this eclipse party, which included an interview with future NASA chief Jared Isaacman.

A Friday the 13th adventure in Blairstown, New Jersey, where the original “Friday the 13th” was filmed. Hockey-masked, machete-wielding men roam as horror fans renew wedding vows in what has practically become a holiday for this small town. You just have to be there, so I went.

The earthquake wasn’t the kind that usually generates headlines. It barely even generated a wobble. But it's representative of the geologic forces happening under our feet all the time.

To find out how a Civil War relic was returning home after many decades, I had to track down one of the collectors involved for an interview. The result is a fascinating glimpse into history and the people who pursue it.

This ambitious project — 40 separate stories — required copious research through generations of archival methods, cataloging relevant headlines, story selection, writing and graphic design, planning and scheduling. The results are compiled here in the introductory post. My personal favorite is the protector of the Chicken Lady.

On the 20th anniversary of Bethlehem Steel's sale, four interviewees tell their tales of individual realization that the industrial titan was doomed.

Scenes of Civil War-era baseball on a spring day.