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Mid-Atlantic, Pennsylvania-based freelance journalist Karen Hendricks

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How They Made It

August 13, 2024August 13, 2024 Karen Hendricks

People love stories about the American dream, about entrepreneurs and small business success. (Amirite?)

But those dreams can be elusive… Continue reading How They Made It

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Going Home

April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 Karen Hendricks

“You can never go home again.”

I believe it’s true… and it can be bittersweet to try. Here’s why. Continue reading Going Home

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The story of my life

November 29, 2023 Karen Hendricks

“Thank you for entrusting your words to me.”

That’s what I often say, after I’ve interviewed someone–especially if we’ve touched on a sensitive, tragic or moving topic.

Their words, after all, are their life stories. Continue reading The story of my life

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Views and Voice

October 29, 2023October 30, 2023 Karen Hendricks

Maybe you’ve been noticing a lot of solar panels in your community and in your daily travels lately. I know I have. And that planted a seed for a story… Continue reading Views and Voice

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September Reset

September 10, 2023September 10, 2023 Karen Hendricks

I did something on summer vacation that I’ve never done before…. Continue reading September Reset

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What I’m reading this summer and why

June 20, 2023June 26, 2023 Karen Hendricks

It’s that time of year again – the summer reading lists are out for 2023, hooray!

But wait. Every year as I peruse the titles and add them to my ever-growing wish list for reading, I feel the old familiar pangs… Continue reading What I’m reading this summer and why

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Turning Over a New Leaf

March 22, 2023 Karen Hendricks

I spent the first full day of spring (March 21) outdoors in nature, doing some reporting for my next climate change story (photo above). There was a babbling brook, tall trees Continue reading Turning Over a New Leaf

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Milestones, Mementos

August 17, 2022August 17, 2022 Karen Hendricks

Despite any given day in 2022 feeling like the world could explode at any given moment, I’ve experienced some sweet milestones that *kind of* offset the current state of things. Continue reading Milestones, Mementos

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Awards, Rewards

May 3, 2021October 29, 2021 Karen Hendricks

I’m starting this week backwards.

Let me explain… Today is World Press Freedom Day. And I have to take the opportunity to share some news. Continue reading Awards, Rewards

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