Philly-based journo, currently at @kensingtonvoice. Formerly @whyy @capradionews. @medill grad @nlgja, @AHCJ . Send tips and tidbits to sammy.caiola@gmail.com

Joined January 2014
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Wild week at @kensingtonvoice. Before the city’s planned May 8 clearing of a homeless encampment on Kensington Ave, @emilykrizzo and I put out this story about the city’s partnership with a church that sends people to “Christian facilities” for treatment: shorturl.at/IKSY4

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The District Attorney’s Office has not been involved in Mayor Cherelle Parker’s Kensington plans. The Defender Association of Philadelphia called the sweep “draconian”. The Citizens Police Oversight Commission is conducting an “after action review”: shorturl.at/czU39

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The story isn’t over. We’re still investigating how ramped-up law enforcement presence and dwindling harm reduction resources are impacting the community. Also Rock Ministries, police misconduct and HIV rates. Stay tuned.
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I heard some Philadelphians were mopping up blood and other bio waste after shootings, so I started looking for a better solution. The City of Philadelphia is trying one out: whyy.org/articles/crime-scen…
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Are you a reporter or editor hoping to learn more about how to cover America's gun violence crisis with care and accuracy? Check out this webinar from @AHCJ tomorrow! I'm joining a stellar panel including Philly's own @floodthedrummer : healthjournalism.org/event/g…
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Announcement! I've resigned from my position as gun violence prevention reporter at WHYY. I'm still in Philly, currently working on some projects of my own. More to come! For now, many thanks to all of my wonderful former colleagues who welcomed me to the city and the beat.
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"The protection and care of community members is not 'not a chokehold'" - Philly activist Samantha Rise on George Floyd's death, and the continued oppression of Black Philadelphians. Words, sound, video at @WHYYNews : whyy.org/articles/philadelph…
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