Larkin Page-Jacobs
90.5 WESA
Contact Larkin
Discover and connect with journalists and influencers around the world, save time on email research, monitor the news, and more.
| Recent: |
|
| Past: |
|
Past articles by Larkin:
Bright Eyes, Big Smile: Remembering Ciquann Dudley Jr. On His 18th Birthday
Ieesha Rajab tries to stay positive. Her conversation is peppered with laughter; she doesn't want to bring everyone around her down, and reminds friends → Read More
Mattress Factory Executive Director Put On Leave
Michael Olijnyk, the executive director of the Mattress Factory, is being placed on paid leave immediately. → Read More
Protestors Halt Rush-Hour Traffic In Continued Protests Against Alleged Police Misconduct
A few dozen protesters blocked off rush-hour traffic Monday afternoon Downtown rallying against the treatment of people of color by police officers in → Read More
10th Street Bridge Will Close To Outbound Traffic Starting Thursday
Rehabilitation of the 10th Street Bridge (also knowns as the Philip Murray Bridge) began one year ago. → Read More
Author Of ‘Don’t Let The Pigeon Drive The Bus!’ Brings Work To Pittsburgh Children’s Museum
Pigeon, Piggie, Elephant and Knuffle Bunny will soon make their way to the Steel City. Popular children’s author Mo Willems is collaborating with the → Read More
7,000 PWSA Customers In East End Under Flush And Boil Advisory
A major water main break at Centre and South Negley avenues Sunday prompted the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority to issue a flush and boil water → Read More
Blooming Begonias! RMU Wins Landscaping Award
Robert Morris University in Moon Township is being recognized for its beautiful and meticulous landscaping. In its first year submitting for the prize, RMU → Read More
Mayor Rejects Trump's Use Of Pittsburgh In Announcement Of Climate Accord Withdrawal
In a strongly worded statement, Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto rejected President Donald Trump’s use of Pittsburgh in his announcement of the withdrawal of → Read More
Point Park Student Visiting Manchester Says Locals Show ‘Resiliency’ In Wake Of Concert Bombing
Alex Popichak, a student at Point Park University in Pittsburgh, was wrapping up a radio journalism workshop in Manchester, England when Monday's bombing → Read More
Mayoral Candidates Tackle The Future Of Pittsburgh Transportation
How Pittsburghers get from one place to the next can be a controversial topic. As the city continues to develop, mayoral candidates are considering → Read More
Mayoral Candidates Agree Pittsburgh Needs More Affordable Housing, But Differ On Solutions
Pittsburgh’s median home price is up more than 9 percent since this time last year , according to Zillow . It also estimated the city's median monthly rent → Read More
On The Road, Looking For Robot-Proof Jobs
Marketplace Morning Report is wrapping up a three-week series, “Robot-Proof Jobs.” Host David Brancaccio hit the road for the stories talking to workers → Read More
NPR Political Editor Domenico Montanaro: ‘If You Ignore Politics, It Can Be Problematic’
NPR political editor Domenico Montanaro wasn’t always in the news business. Though, he pursued journalism in college and worked for a newspaper after → Read More
Lead Poisoning Has No Symptoms, So How Does It Affect The Body?
Jenny Stalnaker, her husband, and their 3-year-old son Townes spend a good two hours cleaning their house every night before bed. They’re trying to → Read More
How Opioid Addiction Impacts Infants In Utero
The opioid addiction crisis in Pennsylvania isn't just impacting adults, it's taking a toll on babies in the wombs of mothers who use prescription pain → Read More
'We Care About Our Community': Photojournalist Talks Intrusiveness And Art When Documenting Tragedy
Reporters rushed to the scene of the brutal shooting in Wilkinsburg in the wee hours Thursday to document the shooting deaths and injuries of nine people. → Read More
Wolf’s Minimum Wage Increase Excludes Human Services Workers
Earlier this week, Gov. Tom Wolf signed an executive order raising the minimum wage to $10.15 for workers under the governor’s jurisdiction, and some cont → Read More
Mon Valley Towns Looking To Revitalize Turn To Zoning Codes
In the Monongahela Valley, communities that saw their economies boom with the steel and manufacturing industry in the last century continue to feel the → Read More
Ohiopyle Cancels Winterfest Due To Lack Of Snow
Ohiopyle State Park traditionally holds Winterfest on the first Saturday of February. Park Environmental Education Specialist Barbara Wallace called it → Read More
One Artist's Take On Pittsburgh's Rap Scene
The rapper Mars Jackson grew up in Pittsburgh’s Hill District. He’s been performing for about six years and said he wants people to know about the dynamic → Read More