Emily Neil is a WHYY News reporter covering Bucks and Montgomery counties. She has been working as a journalist in the Philadelphia region since 2018.
Her work has been published in WHYY News, Billy Penn, Generocity, IJNET, ¡Presente! Media, Religion News Service and The Trace, among other outlets. Emily is also the co-host of “El Café de la Tarde,” a weekly Spanish-language show for Philatinos Radio in South Philly.
Born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, Emily received her master’s degree in journalism from Columbia Journalism School in 2016. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Middle Eastern studies and a minor in Spanish and Latin American studies from Barnard College in 2014.
More from the Contributor
Philadelphians rally for ‘No War on Iran’
The action comes as President Donald Trump said he is weighing U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.
3 hours ago
Montgomery County issues Code Red Hot Weather Emergency for next week. Here’s what to know
Residents can access cooling centers in Norristown and Pottstown during the heat emergency.
1 day ago
Chester County’s Voices Underground is creating a national memorial to the Underground Railroad
Three sites will tell different facets of the history of the Underground Railroad in Chester County.
2 days ago
Listen 1:18
Montgomery County prohibits its employees from cooperating with ICE, barring legal requirements
The policy includes protocol for how county employees should interact with federal immigration agents.
3 days ago
Play On Philly is shaping students’ futures through intensive music education
Research shows participation in the program sets up students for success by strengthening their executive functions.
5 days ago
Listen 1:47
‘No Kings’ demonstration in Philadelphia attracts thousands to protest Trump administration
Organizers designated Philadelphia as the lead city in a movement spanning the nation, with over 2,000 protests planned.
1 week ago
Listen 1:18
U.S. Army celebrates 250th anniversary in Philadelphia
Saturday’s events at Independence Mall are the core of a three-day, public celebration.
1 week ago
Listen 1:01
Bucks County artist creates collaborative, interactive Juneteenth flag
The artwork, composed of tiles painted by members of 16 different local organizations, will be on display at the Mercer Museum this Saturday.
1 week ago
Listen 1:09
Montgomery County Correctional Facility says it will no longer honor ICE detainers
The facility will hold people for whom ICE has a judicial warrant for up to 24 hours.
1 week ago
Listen 1:25
Norristown residents whose family members have been detained by ICE speak out
Advocates are pushing for county commissioners to pass a welcoming act to better protect immigrant residents.
1 week ago
Listen 1:07
ACLU sues Bucks County Sheriff Fred Harran over agreement to assist in ICE arrests
Sheriff Fred Harran said the agreement will improve public safety, but activists and community members disagree.
2 weeks ago
Norristown immigrants fearful after ICE raids; Montco officials voice support
Community members continue to call for commissioners to pass a welcoming act and train county employees on how to interact with ICE agents.
2 weeks ago