Nick Kariuki is Billy Penn’s trending news reporter. A graduate of the University of Virginia and Medill’s MSJ program at Northwestern University, Nick was previously a sportswriter for outlets such as VICE Sports, American Soccer Now and The Star newspaper in Johannesburg. He also worked as a multimedia editor for ESPN FC and ESPNCricinfo. Born and raised in Nairobi, Kenya, Nick can most likely be found watching, playing or discussing soccer.
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3 years ago
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3 years ago
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3 years ago
Mass. man who sent threatening emails to Police Commissioner Outlaw gets prison time
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3 years ago
Philly company Spark Therapeutics investing $575M toward gene therapy center on Drexel’s campus
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3 years ago
Philly Health Department offering free at-home COVID tests at vaccine clinic Saturday
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3 years ago
Philly announces road closures and route for 2021 Thanksgiving Day Parade
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3 years ago
Road closures and new race details for 2021 Broad Street Run released
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4 years ago
Montco election officials say 16,000 defective ballots were mailed out
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4 years ago
Montgomery County to begin administering Pfizer booster doses Monday
To aid with the booster rollout, the county Office of Public Health will expand vaccination hours starting Sept. 27.
4 years ago
Philly Health Department to begin administering Pfizer booster doses Saturday
The announcement follows the CDC’s endorsement of Pfizer boosters for millions of older or otherwise vulnerable Americans.
4 years ago
PECO sets up $250K storm recovery fund for Pa. communities affected by Ida
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