
Marcus Biddle is a health equity fellow for WHYY’s “The Pulse.” He joined WHYY in May 2022 after first joining the station as an intern in 2013. He graduated from Rutgers University in 2015 with a bachelor’s degree in urban studies. He enjoys quizzo/trivia nights, long hikes, and playing pool. He currently lives in South Philadelphia.
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