News Writing for Signal Akron

Signal Akron is an independent, community-led, nonprofit newsroom. Love working with the editors and feeling that I’m doing my part to shed light on events impacting the community.

April 4, 2025

My most recent article is about Akron’s newest class of firefighters. Given the current assault on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives in the United States, it was a privilege to bear witness to Akron Fire Department’s progress in this regard. Major props to Chief Henderson and the women and men under his command for the outstanding work they do.

March 6, 2025

An update on a gas pipeline replacement project in one of Akron’s neighborhoods. Some residents were concerned about the disruption to traffic, so providing context and information was essential.

February 24, 2025

And here’s an article about a collaboration between the Ohio Department of Transportation and the City of Akron to replace a suicide-prevention fence at its current height.

February 10, 2025

After several high-profile incidents of police violence toward Black Akronites last year, this story was about an upcoming policing forum led Black law enforcement officers from around Northeast Ohio. It was convened by Akron Police Department’s chaplain, who also serves as a local pastor.

January 29, 2025

In the days after President Trump took office, I reported on the impact of an executive order banning refugee entry to the US on the refugees who were due to arrive in Akron within weeks.

FaithND’s Daily Gospel Reflection, March 17

On March 17, I had the pleasure offering the Daily Gospel Reflection for FaithND, a ministry of the Notre Dame Alumni Association. Grateful for the opportunity to reflect on mercy: https://faith.nd.edu/daily-gospel/march-17-2025/.