Whether standing in the thick of a World Series parade or reporting on public reaction to a local decision with national implications, Jen is skilled in spot reporting. She is also known for her long form investigative work: in 2010, Jen’s project on New Jersey’s disappearing Catholic schools was recognized by the New Jersey chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.
Fans in this sports-obsessed city were divided over the Eagles’ signing of Michael Vick, but they were united in at least one emotion: shock.
“The whole city was full of people running outside to communicate with other people,” said Tim Quigley, 26, who was at a bar in Philadelphia for a bachelor party when he heard the news via text message.
The New York Times, August 14, 2009Read Article
Since 2001, 97 of New Jersey’s Catholic schools have closed—282 since 1971, according to the National Catholic Educational Association. Total enrollment has dropped from 275,012 students in 609 Catholic
schools in 1971 to 106,797 in 327 schools today.
**Recognized in category of Magazine Reporting by New Jersey Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists
New Jersey Monthly, December 2009Read Article