
Maria Pulcinella is the lead digital producer for WHYY News.
Her work on WHYY News’ digital election coverage in 2022 and 2023 helped earn the station Regional and National Murrow Awards for Excellence in Innovation.
Her work has appeared on NPR, HuffPost, and VICE Media, among other outlets.
Before returning to her home city from Boston, Maria specialized in digital products and design. She is an honors program graduate of Emerson College.
Maria is highly interested in impactful, community-centered journalism and lives with her two street cats in Fishtown.
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What you need to know about the 2023 Pa. general election
Statewide, voters will weigh in on consequential judicial races. In Philadelphia, voters will elect the city's 100th mayor. Here's everything you need to know.
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Heat Advisory remains in effect as late-summer heat grips Philly
The NWS recommends that people stay indoors and check on older relatives and neighbors.
1 year ago
Philly is under a Heat Health Emergency due to ‘oppressive’ temps
Thirty-two libraries and rec centers will have extended hours through Saturday so people can cool off. Utility shutoffs will be paused as well.
2 years ago
Fog, expected storms delay underwater search for missing children in Bucks County
A community vigil, meanwhile, is scheduled to take place Thursday evening to mourn those lost in the flood.
2 years ago
Officials to pivot to underwater search for 2 missing children after Upper Makefield flood
About 100 officials, as well as drones and cadaver dogs, have been combing the area near the creek that drains into the Delaware River.
2 years ago
Victims identified in Upper Makefield flooding, as search for missing children expands
“These people did not drive into high water,” said Fire Chief Tim Brewer. “They were caught.”
2 years ago
Pa. extends Code Orange for Philly area as wildfires fuel poor air quality
Under a Code Orange, air quality may be unhealthy for vulnerable groups such as children, people with asthma, people with heart or lung disease, and older adults.
2 years ago
Philly and its suburbs are under a Code Orange due to poor air quality
Under a Code Orange, air quality may be unhealthy for vulnerable groups such as children, people with asthma, people with heart or lung disease, and older adults.
2 years ago
Code Orange declared for Philly, suburbs due to poor air quality
Under a Code Orange, air quality may be unhealthy for vulnerable groups such as children, people with asthma, people with heart or lung disease, and older adults.
2 years ago
Code Orange declared for Philly area due to poor air quality
Under a Code Orange, air quality may be unhealthy for vulnerable groups such as children, people with asthma, people with heart or lung disease, and older adults.
2 years ago
Pa. declares Code Red due to poor air quality from Canadian wildfires
Under a Code Red, air pollution concentrations are considered unhealthy for the general population and outdoor activity should be avoided.
2 years ago
Air quality alerts remain in effect across Philly area due to Canadian wildfires
City departments in Philadelphia are urged to allow employees who can work indoors to do so. Public pools will also be closed for the day.
2 years ago