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Oona Goodin-Smith
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Reporter and Editor, The Philadelphia Inquirer
Deputy politics editor @phillyinquirer. DM or email: ogoodin-smith@inquirer.com
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Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor
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Professor of African American Studies, Northwestern University
Co-founder @hammerandhope, Professor @Princeton, contributing writer @NewYorker, #MacFellow 21
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Larry Platt
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Philly-based Editor and Author, The Philadelphia Citizen
Philly-based Editor & Author | @thephilacitizen | Latest of five books: "Life is Magic" coming soon
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Alaina Johns
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Editor in Chief, Broad Street Review
Writer and soup-maker, i.e., pot-stirrer in the figurative and literal sense. Editor-in-chief of @BroadStReview.
Dave Zeitlin
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Associate Editor, The Pennsylvania Gazette
Editor and writer, @PennGazette. @Penn alum. Past bylines in @TheAthleticPHI, @MLS, @AP_Sports, @NBCSPhilly & @wcdailylocal. @PhilaUnion beat writer original.
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Dan Gelston
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Sports Writer, Associated Press
Sports Writer. AP. Philadelphia. Hit me up for story ideas at : dgelston@ap.org Find my work here : apnews.com/author/dan-gelston DM for tips/ideas
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Maiken Scott
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Host and Executive Producer, WHYY-TV (Philadelphia, PA)
Host @WHYYThePulse, a weekly health+science show/podcast. Karlsruhe made, Philly forged. Kumpel, colleague, confidant.
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Tim McManus
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Eagles Beat Reporter, ESPN
ESPN Eagles/NFL reporter. Tips? Email timmcmanus42@gmail.com
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Katy Zachry
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Reporter, WCAU-TV (Philadelphia, PA)
Reporter for NBC 10 in Philadelphia ~ Native of CT, grew up in PA, lived in NM ~ Tweets, opinions are my own ~ @nbcphiladelphia
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find journalists in Philadelphia?
Use filters by beat, industry, journalist type, or outlet to narrow your search and discover journalists based in Philadelphia who cover topics relevant to your story.Do you provide email contacts for Philadelphia journalists?
Yes. Verified contact information (emails, LinkedIn, X) is available with a premium subscription. Free users can view profiles but contact fields are redacted.Can I filter Philadelphia journalists by beat or outlet?
Absolutely. You can refine by industry beat or specific publications to find Philadelphia journalists with expertise and reach in your area.What profile details are shown for Philadelphia journalists?
Each profile includes journalist type, role, beat(s), industry, outlet(s), location, and recent articles — giving you insight into what they cover and where.Can I export a list of Philadelphia journalists for outreach?
Yes. Premium users can export lists of Philadelphia-based journalists to CSV or XLSX files and use them in PR or media campaigns.How frequently are Philadelphia journalist profiles updated?
Profiles are refreshed regularly to keep location, beats, roles, and contact information accurate and up to date.Why use a location filter along with beat or type?
Filtering by location helps ensure your pitches reach journalists in the region or market you care about — improving relevance and response rates.Can I subscribe just to export data for Philadelphia journalists?
Yes. You can use a short-term subscription to access and export a location-specific journalist list and then cancel if needed.Can I cancel my subscription at any time?
Yes. You’re free to change or cancel your plan at any time through your account settings. You retain access through your current billing period.