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.
More from the Contributor
Philly region celebrates 350 miles of walkable, bikeable trails
This year’s spring trail season kickoff will feature a hodgepodge of events, from Earth Day festivals and volunteer cleanups to ribbon-cuttings and tree-plantings.
3 years ago
Ex-Philly police officer charged in beating of mother during 2020 unrest
Kardos is accused of beating Rickia Young amid the unrest following the fatal police shooting of Walter Wallace Jr. in West Philadelphia.
3 years ago
Tree-plantings and trash walks: Earth Day 2022 in Philly
Here’s how the Philadelphia area will be celebrating Earth Day this year, and how you can participate — from tackling litter to expanding the city’s tree canopy.
3 years ago
Philly’s plastic bag ban is now fully in effect — enforcement included
After a six-month “awareness, education, and warning” period, the plastic bag ban now comes with financial penalties.
3 years ago
Philly offering 850 free trees for residents to plant at home
Philly’s seasonal Community Yard Tree Giveaway aims to expand the city’s tree canopy. Here’s what you need to know.
3 years ago
Police identify 2 Pa. state troopers killed in South Philly crash
Troopers Martin Mack, 33, and Branden Sisca, 29, were responding to a man walking along the highway at night when a driver fatally struck all three men.
3 years ago
N.J. property tax relief program could expand to nearly 2 million residents — including renters
Under the governor’s proposal, the state would see the number of New Jerseyans eligible for property tax rebates more than triple.
3 years ago
‘All clear’: Philly drops indoor mask mandate effective immediately
In the “All Clear” phase, all mitigation efforts are lifted with the exception of masking in schools, health care institutions, congregate settings, and on public transit.
3 years ago
Montco updating school, public masking guidance to align with CDC
Under the CDC’s updated guidance, masks are no longer required in indoor public settings for people who are healthy and who aren't caring for someone who is at higher risk.
3 years ago
Roots Picnic returns this summer with Mary J. Blige, Summer Walker, Jazmine Sullivan, and more
Now expanded to two days, the Fairmount park event will take place from Saturday, June 4, through Sunday, June 5.
3 years ago
The Ben Simmons era is over. Sixers fans rejoice, welcome James Harden to Philly
The disgruntled All-Star guard is heading to the Brooklyn Nets, along with Seth Curry and Andre Drummond, in a blockbuster trade.
3 years ago
Liberty Point eyes spring opening at Penn’s Landing as Philly’s ‘largest restaurant’
Situated next to the Independence Seaport Museum, wrapping around the waterfront, will be a multi-level restaurant and entertainment venue that can host up to 1,400 people.
3 years ago