National Headlines & Front-Page News — Seriously great storytelling

While I spent the bulk of my digital journalism career on amusing topics such as sports, dining and video games, I did come off the bench from time to time to weigh in on stories of real consequence in communities. My philosophy was the same as it was with anything else I wrote, though: keep it interesting. These stories are proof that the news doesn’t have to be boring — and also, maybe it shouldn’t be.

News stories for national audiences

Debris from Southwest plane’s exploded engine lands in Bernville, Pa. — This was a major story that literally landed in our backyard.

Is your dog’s food causing heart disease? What you need to know — A story near and dear to my heart. If you have a dog, you should read this.

Beer and wine sales in chains pushing dry towns to go wet — The AP picked up this story about alcohol forcing its way into dry towns.

National stories, localized

Today’s housing market ‘not for the faint of heart’ — I wrote this four years ago, and very little has changed here or elsewhere.

Restaurants tempt workers with higher pay, to mixed results — COVID changed the dining industry, and owners are still reeling.

How a national coin shortage is impacting Berks County’s economy — Some businesses were truly hurting for spare change.

More local news with a heartbeat

Lebanon’s American House is not an ‘eyesore’ — A human interest piece about being kind and considerate to others.

Remembering Al Blough’s contributions to bowling — If you enjoy bowling and live in PA, you can probably thank Al.

Farmer charged with assaulting cop as fire destroys dairy barn — This situation just wasn’t sitting right with everyday people.