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Honey's Staff & Patrons in Lynnwood - Highway 99 Nightclub Memories

Help Preserve a Piece of Lynnwood History – Looking for Honey's Stories Help Preserve a Piece of Lynnwood History – Looking for Honey's Stories I'm starting a local history project about Honey's, the longtime nightclub on Highway 99 in Lynnwood. My goal is to create a small coffee table book—and possibly a short documentary—that captures the stories of the people and community around it before they're lost. This isn't meant to sensationalize Honey's. It's about preserving a unique part of Highway 99 and Snohomish County history through the people who experienced it. I'm looking to talk with: Former dancers DJs Bartenders Managers Bouncers Regular patrons First-time visitors Nearby business owners Police officers, taxi drivers, delivery drivers, or anyone who worked in the area Anyone with memories, photographs, advertisements, matchbooks, menus, or other memorabilia I'd love to hear funny stories, memorable moments, what Highway 99 was like back then, and how the area has changed over the years. Interviews can be in person, over the phone, or by video call—whatever is most comfortable. If you'd prefer to remain anonymous, that's completely fine. I'll be in the Lynnwood area on August 14 and would love to meet for a quick coffee or chat if you're available. If you have a story—or know someone who does—please send me a direct message. Even if you just point me toward someone else who might be willing to talk, I'd really appreciate it. My hope is to preserve a small but memorable piece of local history before these stories are lost. Thank you for helping make that possible.

Chicago Doulas & Midwives - Hospital Experiences & Employment

Chicago folks, specifically local doulas and midwives! Have you ever worked with a client in a hospital? Been hired by a hospital directly? Like to talk about your work? If so, I'd love to hear from you for a story I'm working for the @Chicago_Reader! My DMs are open!

chicagoreader.com

Brookline Residents - Dangerous Dog Hearings & Dog Attack Stories

Brookline.News looking to speak to residents about dangerous dog hearings For a Brookline.News article, we're looking to speak to people who have experience with dangerous dog hearings or dog attacks in Brookline. If you have a story or perspective you'd be willing to share, please reach out toreporter JillianBrosofsky [email redacted]

brookline.news

NYC Metro Data Center Water Experts - Ethics in Water Governance

Dear Community, I'm looking for experts (preferably in the NYC metro area) working in the intersection of data centers and water use to potentially participate in panel titled: Ethics in Water Governance. As part of the Carnegie Ethics Fellowship, my team and I are exploring a timely ethical question: how societies should balance private economic interests against the public's right to safe, affordable, and sustainable water access? The panel will discus ways in which communities can meaningfully participate in water governance decisions, what obligations companies bear before and after entering a watershed, and what governments must do to uphold water as both a human right and an economic input. Please tag or DM if you know of anyone! Harsh Suri Ruth Nashipae Muigai LLB(Hons), LLM

Young Conservatives in US & England - Immigration, Gender & Economy

Looking for young conservatives to interview Hi everyone! I am prerecording episodes for a podcast where I interview people with different viewpoints and political perspectives. The show has not been released yet as I am currently prerecording for it. I'm looking for young conservatives to interview for an episode, preferably from the US or England. I'm based in England myself, and I usually hold the interviews online, and they last roughly around 30 minutes. Topics we would cover would be your views on immigration, gender ideology and the lgbtq, abortion, economic policy, culture, education, capitalism vs communism, and similar topics. The interviewee would be able to basically present all of their views, talk in depth about them as well as common misconceptions people have about conservatism, and so on. This is NOT an aggressive or confrontational interview, it's more of a nuanced discussion. If you think you can articulate your views and put them forward well and you'd be interested in this, fill out the google form and I will get back to you in a day. Form link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdFTjKCVs9FwnMEjQe\_R95M1pjsMMndrKO4CATvGNMrWjQIug/viewform?usp=dialog If you have any questions about this, let me know in the comments.

NYC 60-80 Diagnosed With MCI or Early Alzheimer's - Video

Looking to speak to people diagnosed with MCI or early Alzheimer's Hello, I’m producing a web video series focused on people diagnosed with MCI or early Alzheimer’s. I'm looking for 2 participants, ages 60–80, diagnosed with MCI or early Alzheimer's. Filming will take place in New York City between July 27th and August 7th, and each participant will receive a $500 honorarium. If traveling to Manhattan is difficult, I'm happy to travel to participants at a location that's more convenient for them. I'm very excited about this project and believe it has real potential to make an impact. If you or someone you know may be interested, please feel free to reach out for more information. Thank you. Andrew Hecht [email redacted] andrewhechtmedia.com

Gen Z in South Florida - Emotional Relationship with AI Companions

Looking for Gen Z in South Florida who has developed an emotional relationship with AI Hi everyone, My name is Jeronimo Mura. I'm a Miami-based journalist currently producing a story for DW (Deutsche Welle). We're working on a story about the growing emotional connections some people are developing with AI companions such as ChatGPT, Replika, Character.AI, Nomi, and others. We're looking to speak with adults (18+) in South Florida who would be willing to share their experience on camera. Whether you see your AI as a friend, partner, or simply someone you talk to every day, we'd love to hear your story. If you're interested...or know someone who might be...a private message would be greatly appreciated. Initial conversations can remain completely confidential, with no obligation to participate. Thank you!

dw.com

Irish American & Lesbian Fans Lollapalooza Chicago - CMAT Impact

Who is going to Lollapalooza? Reach out! CMAT infamously once said ‘All my fans are Irish or lesbians’ - what about Irish Americans and/or lesbians going to Lollapalooza in Chicago? I'm Bridget, a journalist looking to talk to fans about why they're going to see CMAT at Lollapalooza in Chicago July 29 for her after show or July 30 for her set. I'm curious - has CMAT's music brought you closer to your Irish heritage? Has she inspired you to learn Gaelige? Have you learned more about Irish history whether you're Irish American or not? Do you just love her? Feel free to email me at [email redacted] ... Bonus points if you're from Wisconsin or Chicago, but open to chatting with anyone going!

usatoday.com

Adults in NYC - Had or Considering Donor-Fat Breast Augmentation

Would you get a breast augmentation made from someone else’s fat? I’m working on a story about this and I’m looking to speak with people who have had this done or are thinking about it. #PlasticSurgery #LunchBreakBoobJob #BreastAugmentation #NYC #Ozempic https://t.co/u8ooxS2Qaj

Washington State Business & Nonprofit Owners - BNSF Rail Lease Hikes

📨 Are you a Washington state business owner, nonprofit, church or property owner who is being impacted by skyrocketing BNSF rail lease increases? Drop me a line! I want to hear your story: erosane at tricityherald dot com. https://t.co/ZtvPGEuJAI

tricityherald.com

Parades Middle Staff & Parents - Sudden School Closure Impact

Attention Parades Middle staff and parents ‼️ We're looking to talk to you about the sudden plans to close the school. How will this impact you? Do you have an another teaching position lined up? Where are you sending your kids now? Email Reporter @RemadnaKXAN if you are https://t.co/vOjlfcsoBE

kxan.com

Residents Near Data Centers in USA - Meta Data Center Local Impacts

Meta is proposing a massive data centre in 🇨🇦. Our government says it won't cost taxpayers, but I've been researching similar projects in the U.S., and I'm seeing a very different story. I'm looking for people who live near existing data centres to share their stories. #Meta #Infrastructure #USA

Formerly Incarcerated People - US Criminal Justice Experiences

What's your opinion and/or experience with the criminal justice system in the US? Hey all. I'm researching, why the American criminal justice system produces the outcomes it does. I would love to hear from people who actually know it firsthand rather than just pundits and policy papers. No matter if you did time, worked as a CO, cop, prosecutor, defense attorney, judge, parole officer, studied it academically or you're close to someone who's been through it and watched what it did to them and to you. I would like to hear the messy, contradictory version. If you're willing to share your take, or you know someone who'd be a good person to talk to, drop a comment or DM me. Happy to keep things anonymous if that's what makes you comfortable talking honestly. Thanks

NJ Neurodivergent Residents - Responder Interactions & Sensory Kits

NJ Neurodivergent Residents - Thoughts on first responders and accommodations? Hello! I'm a reporter for NJ.com working on a story about sensory care kits for first responders. I'm looking to hear from people with autism and other neurodivergent people willing to chat with me about their experience: Have you ever been in an emergency situation involving first responders? (Police, Fire, Paramedics/EMS) If so, what was it like? Were there ways that the responders were able to accommodate your needs? How could they have improved? How could sensory kits for first responders — containing items such as headphones, fidget toys, sheets to aid communication — impact situations like these moving forward? Happy to hear any thoughts. Please feel free to DM or reach out to my email - [email redacted] Thank you!

nj.com

Trans Employees in Silicon Valley at X & Meta - Culture & Policies

#journorequest Looking to connect with trans folks who have worked (currently or formerly) inside tech companies like X, Meta, or are otherwise embedded in Silicon Valley who could talk about culture and policies. Reach out via Signal @ rer.24

Gen Z in US & UK - Zero-Dollar Dating Trend

I'm writing an article for BBC News about "zero-dollar dating" - Bank of America found over half of Gen Z spend zero on dates each month. Are you Gen Z in US/ UK and rethinking how you date because of money? I'd love to hear from you - DMs open. #GenZ #Dating #CostOfLiving

bbc.com

Morgan Wallen Attendees in Ann Arbor - Parking Concerns & Plans

We'd like to hear from you! Are you attending the Morgan Wallen concerts in Ann Arbor this weekend? If so, do you have any concerns about parking? Do you have a parking plan? If so, comment below and we may message you for an interview request

Colorado Jurors - Jury Selection Requirements

Shot in the dark here -- but I'm working on a story about jury selection requirements here in CO. Have any of you served on a jury before? Would you be willing to do an interview with me today about it? Feel free to comment, pass along or reach out privately. ☺ @DenverChannel

denver7.com

Superior National Forest Residents - Anonymous Sources on Local Story

Superior National Forest?? Anyone here on the Superior National Forest by chance and game to speaking anonymously for a story I am working on (Brianna from the Washington Post again again)? If so please DM or email [email redacted]. Thank you as always.

washingtonpost.com

Democratic Members Of Congress - Most Anonymous Nomination

In working on a story (it's a really good one, it'll be out Friday) I think I found the most anonymous Democratic member of Congress. I will take nominations before revealing the answer.

Santa Barbara Tenants - Rent Freeze Violations

Is your landlord violating the Santa Barbara rent freeze? Hello! I'm Lizzy Rager, a reporter with SFGATE, and previous editor for the UC Santa Barbara paper the Daily Nexus. I am working on a story about rent freeze violations and ways landlords may be trying to circumvent the current rent freeze in Santa Barbara. If your landlord has tried to raise your rent or change your lease terms and your property is eligible for the rent freeze, I'd love to speak with you. Or you might have been asked to sign onto a notice that gives different rent options citing how the rent ordinance will play out (I've been told Meridian Property Management is doing this). These kind of terms can be confusing and concerning for tenants - I want to hear about your experience. You can reach me at [email redacted] . I'm happy to answer any questions or concerns before you agree to an interview.

sfgate.com

Family Law Attorneys - Parents Asking POA For 18-Year-Olds

Journalist investigating companies that sell legal documents to parents to get power of attorney over their 18 year old children I'm a journalist and I'm writing about companies like Mama Bear Legal that sell legal documents for parents to get power of attorney of their children before they go off to college. The package offers: Health Power of Attorney Documents; Finance Power of Attorney Documents; HIPAA Release & FERPA Waiver. I'm wondering whether lawyers are noticing an uptick in parents asking their kids to sign these? If you're open to speaking with me, please add that to your reply. Thank you!

Michigan & Wisconsin Residents Near Line 5 - Community Impact

Looking to talk to folks living near Line 5 for a story (particularly in Michigan, but in Wisconsin, too). Is that you or someone you know? You can reach me here or at [email redacted].

CPP Customers in Cleveland - Recent Power Outage Experiences & Costs

CPP Customers: I Want To Hear Your Experience With Recent Power Outages Hey, Mark at the Scene here. Working on a story about Cleveland Public Power's supposed strategic master plan but want to include some actual customers in my reportage. A few questions. How frequent have outages been this year? Are they worse than previous years? What costs have you incurred because of these blackouts? Spoiled food? Generators? What else? Feel free to vent here or shoot me a DM if you wanna chat. Thanks.

clevescene.com

US Regular Drivers - E15 Gas Bill & What's In Your Tank

Ok this one's not about freelancing, it's about my other hat: journalism. I'm writing a piece about the E15 gas bill that's headed for a Senate vote, and what's actually in your tank when you fill up. Here's what got me curious: there's a whole corner of the internet convinced someone is secretly changing their gas. Tanks not going as far. Different smell at the pump. Some of it's misinformation, tbh. Some of it isn't. And most people (myself included, before I started reporting this) have no idea what ethanol actually does to their car, their wallet, or the environment. So I'm looking for one more voice for the piece: a regular driver, not an expert, who's noticed something feel off with their gas lately, or who just has questions about what's actually in it. If that's you, or you know someone, comment below or send me a DM. I'd love to include your perspective. What's one thing about your gas tank you've always wondered about but never looked up?

Floridians Relocated Inland - Hurricane & Flood Risk

For a story, looking to talk to Floridians who have recently moved from coastal communities to interior communities like Ocala, Lakeland, Sebring, etc. because of hurricane or flooding concerns. Please message me if you know someone or if this is you. Many thanks!

US Vets & Active Duty - ECWCS Levels 3,6,7 Layering & Durability

Questions about the ecwcs levels 3,6, and 7 Hello everyone I am a medic serving in the Armed Forces of Ukraine looking to speak with any American military members past or present that have spent long periods of time in there ecwcs gear. I am working to put together a post comparing our nations cold weather gear and would like to annoy you with a few questions over the next few days. I tried to ask this in the army Reddit but they accuse me of being a Chinese spy 😂. For those of you under the delusion that your jacket is somehow opsec please realize I have all these pieces sitting in front of me as I write this. My questions are mainly based around the layering (yes I’ve seen the chart) but I’d like to hear how it’s really being used. my other questions will mainly be about durability (especially the level 3 fleece) but I would also like to just hear your opinions or any story’s you would like to share about them. Keep in mind I only have levels 3 6 and 7 in my possession to make comparisons so please keep it related to these layers. I would like to hear opinions from everyone you don’t have to be a door kicking bad ass if you had to spend the winter at the gate I’d love to hear from you as well. Thank you for taking the time to read my post and please forgive my English i use translator so the grammar maybe very wrong. Thank you again I hope you all have wonderful evening -миша🐭❤️

Industrious Members in Darien - Corbin District Impact on Commutes

CT Insider reporter looking to talk to people about Corbin District / Darien's new coworking space Hi, I'm a reporter with CT Insider working on a story about Corbin District and whether it's changing how people work/commute. Have you used Industrious there, or have thoughts on the development? Would love to chat — DM me.

ctinsider.com

Mayo Clinic Patients Nationwide - Self-Pay, GFE & Pre-Service Deposits

Research Request: Mayo Clinic Patients (All Locations) – Self-Pay, Good Faith Estimates & Pre-Service Deposits I'm researching how Mayo Clinic has handled patient financial classifications and pre-service payment requirements since 2022. I'm trying to understand whether patients at different Mayo locations have had similar experiences. I'm looking to hear from patients who: Were classified or treated as self-pay (whether by choice or by Mayo Clinic). Received a Good Faith Estimate (GFE) before treatment. Were required to pay a pre-service deposit (often around $5,000 or more) before receiving care. Were unable to pay the required deposit. Had an appointment delayed, postponed, or canceled because they could not pay the required deposit. Were asked to make a substantial deposit despite having health insurance. If any of these situations apply to you, I'd appreciate hearing about your experience. Please reply below or send me a private message if you're more comfortable discussing it privately. I'm interested in understanding how these processes have been implemented across Mayo Clinic locations and whether patients have had similar experiences. Thank you for your time.

South Central Indiana Storm Chasers - Online Severe Weather Networks

Reporter looking for local storm chasers Hello! I’m a reporter for WFIU/WTIU News, based in Bloomington. I’m working on a story about local storm chasers and online severe weather networks, and I’m looking for someone with experience storm chasing from around South Central Indiana to include in the piece. Feel free to send me a message on Reddit or reply to the thread if you’re interested. This would be an on-camera interview on Zoom or ideally in-person if possible.

wfiu.org

ADLM 2026 Attendees & Exhibitors - Share Show Highlights & Press Info

The SelectScience Clinical team, official media partners of #ADLM2026, is flying out to Anaheim on Sunday for the Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine Annual Conference! This year look out for real-time social media coverage from us, plus rolling blog updates during the conference on SelectScience® 🔵Attendees - come and meet us by the ADLM sign on Wednesday 29 3-5pm to tell us your highlights from the show, be mentioned on our socials and be included in our blog! 🔵Exhibitors - we want to hear your news! Please send your technology updates, expert presentation info and press releases to [email redacted]. We'll include as many companies as possible in our social media updates from the show floor, and on our ADLM News Hub on SelectScience® See you in California! 🌴 #MedicalLaboratoryScience #ADLM

selectscience.net

Middle-Class Americans in RVs & Trailers - Hardship After Illness

Interview Participants Wanted Has Illness or Injury Caused You Financial Hardship? Hello, We are a documentary production team from MBC, a major public broadcaster in South Korea. We are currently producing a documentary about the lives of middle-class Americans and are looking to speak with people who have experienced financial hardship due to rising living costs, housing expenses, medical bills, or other economic pressures. We would especially like to hear from people who: Are struggling to pay rent, a mortgage, or other essential expenses following an illness or injury and are currently living in an RV, trailer, vehicle, container home, or other form of temporary housing Previously having a stable job or income, but now struggling to afford basic living expenses because of job loss, illness, injury, or another major life event Through this documentary, we hope to explore how people who worked hard and once lived financially stable, ordinary lives can quickly fall into financial crisis because of broader social and structural factors. You do not need to commit to being filmed or having your identity made public at this stage. We would first have a private conversation to explain the purpose of the documentary, discuss how the interview and filming process would work, and answer any questions you may have. You can then decide whether you feel comfortable participating. Any personal information or details you share will not be made public without your consent. If you are interested, or know someone whose experience may be relevant, please contact us by Reddit direct message or email. When reaching out, it would be helpful if you could briefly include: Why you are interested in sharing your story The state or general area where you live Your current or previous occupation Whether you would be available for a phone or video call Contact: [email redacted] [email redacted] Thank you for reading.

mbc.co.kr

American-Born Chinese Gen Z Living With Parents - Mandarin Podcast

Looking for #American-born Chinese Gen Z who still live with their parents and are comfortable speaking Mandarin for a Chinese-language podcast. Please DM me or leave a comment. #journorequest

Milwaukee & Wisconsin Residents Going to Lollapalooza - Plans

Looking to chat with some Wisconsin and Milwaukee residents who are headed to @lollapalooza next week for a story! Are you going to the festival? Dm me or email tfowlkes[at]usatodayco[dot]com! #sourcecall #lollapalooza #journorequest https://t.co/6zZldVek7T

usatoday.com

Black People NM AZ MO MD AR KS OK TN WA FL GA AL CO - AI Benefits Cuts

Looking to speak with any Black folks in New Mexico, Arizona, Missouri, Maryland, Arkansas, Kansas, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Washington, Florida, Georgia, Alabama, or Colorado (whew) who have had their Medicaid or SNAP benefits abruptly canceled! (I’m writing about how AI systems are denying benefits)

Wildland Firefighters - OWCP Experiences

OWCP experiences Hi all, Brianna, disaster reporter from from the Washington Post again. In 2021 I wrotethis storyon how wildland firefighters were relying on GoFundMe's to survive after getting sick or injured because of workers comp hell. I am taking another look at this issue. If anyone has been dealing with OWCP lately, or liaisons with DOL/OWCP and is open to chatting, I would love to hear from you about your experiences. My email [email redacted]; cell is 310 924 5924; or you can DM me here. Thank you and take care, Brianna

washingtonpost.com

NYC BCBAs, Therapists & Educators - Meltdowns, Sensory, Learning

Hi, My name is Chotimanee (Cho) Guandique, Founder of Parents of Brave Hearts. I’m launching a new podcast dedicated to supporting and empowering parents of children with special needs, and I’d love to invite you to join me as a guest. I’m currently looking to interview a BCBA, educator, therapist, or other special needs professional to discuss topics such as: * How children with special needs develop and learn at school and at home * What sensory processing is and how it affects children * Meltdowns vs. tantrums—what they are, why they happen, and how parents can respond effectively This is a voluntary opportunity to share your expertise, educate families, and inspire parents around the world. If you’re interested, I’d be honored to connect with you. You can learn more about my mission by visiting https://lnkd.in/e3TavgFV. Thank you for considering this invitation. I look forward to hearing from you! #Educators #Therapists #SchoolCounselor #ChildDevelopment #BehaviorAnalyst #SpecialNeedsCommunity #TeacherLife #MentalHealthProfessionals #PediatricTherapist #InclusiveSchools #NewYorkEducation #NYCEducation #NewYorkTeachers #NYCTeachers #NewYorkSchools #NYCSchools #NewYorkEducators #NYEducators #NewYorkSpecialEducation #NYSpecialEducation #SpecialEducationNY #NYSchoolCounselor #NYSchoolPsychologist #NewYorkSpeechTherapy #NewYorkOccupationalTherapy #NewYorkABA #NYBCBA #LongIslandTeachers #LongIslandEducation

Chicagoans With Back Porches - Inventive Porch Setups

Reporter Request @BlockClubCHI! Chicagoans love their back porches! Do you have a back porch setup you’ve poured a lot of love into? Maybe you have a neighbor that has turned their porch into a garden, pool room etc? Please tell me about your inventive back porch set-ups! DM me.

blockclubchicago.org

West Virginia Residents Affected by Sequelle - Broadband Scandal

Podcast re: WV government I’m looking for people to interview for a podcast about events that happened in West Virginia about twenty years ago (Gov. Bob Wise administration). I’ve released five episodes so far, I’m afraid if I list the title it might break guidelines for self promotion. Maybe a mod can advise? I don’t want to break rules. What happened was a company called Sequelle got federal and state money for a broadband project, which never did what it promised, basically just transferred money to shell companies in Ohio. Sequelle went under and the woman at the center of it, Heidi Laughery, was convicted of conspiracy to commit money laundering and narrowly avoided prison. I’ve made two trips to WV this year to dig through records and interview people. If you know something or would be willing to be interviewed, please reach out.

Parents of 2025+ Babies - Trump Accounts $1,000 Seed Money

Have you opened a Trump Account? AP reporter hoping to speak to you! Hi! My name’s Moriah Balingit and I cover early childhood for AP and also have been writing about Trump Accounts. I’m looking to speak to people TODAY who signed up their babies for the accounts and qualified for the $1,000 seed money (your baby was born in 2025 or later). Do you match that description or know someone who does? Send me a dm or a text at 202-744-0068. (Baby photo of visibility). Thanks! https://apnews.com/article/trump-accounts-july-4-what-to-know-c0a6f07548acb9f792be160965fbfbec

apnews.com

2nd-Gen Media Voices - National Or Local - No Buffalo Rochester

I’m working on a story for 2nd generation media people. I’m looking for a national 2nd generation voice or even if they are at a local level, but not Buffalo/Rochester. Anyone have recommendations besides the obvious ones like Joe Buck or Noah Eagle. I’ve got 3 interviews in can

Americans Visiting London West End - Ticket Prices vs Broadway

Wall Street Journal request for Americans who have visited the West End I'm a reporter at the Wall Street Journal in London writing a story about the West End. I'm hoping to talk with an American who in the last year or so has come to London and seen several shows on the West End -- especially if ticket pricing compared to Broadway allowed you to see more shows! If you're up to talk with me about your experience and be included in the story, please comment or message me. Thanks!

wsj.com

US Gay Men Who Were Teens 1998-2004 - Abercrombie's Role In Sexuality

Did Abercrombie shape your teenage gay sexual imagination? Hi! I'm a gay journalist of a certain age and am thinking about writing a magazine essay about the impact of late 1990s-early 2000s homoerotic Abercrombie on gay teenage boys in America, especially in places where there wasn't much gay culture or other gay representation. Informally among people I know, this is an almost universal reference point: the shopping bags, the shirtless greeters, and to a lesser extent the A&F Quarterly. I want to collect some data to hopefully get a large enough sample size to say something actually meaningful about it. (This is also kind of important considering how much cultural memory has turned against A&F because of its supposed racism, lookism, etc, though I think a lot of that ignores or overlooks the gay experience. If you're a nonwhite gay man who has feelings about Abercrombie, I'd especially love to hear from you!) I've created a survey with an open-response question where you can write some thoughts. You can remain anonymous, or provide an email where I can contact you for a potential interview.

Licensed Home Appraisers - Importance of Home Appraisals

Calling all licensed home appraisers! 🏠 I'm writing an article for New American Funding, a top-10 U.S. mortgage lender, about the importance of home appraisals. I'm looking for a couple of experienced appraisers to share their insights. While backlinks aren't guaranteed, contributing sources typically get a link to their business. If this sounds like you, or you know a licensed home appraiser, please message me here by Wednesday, July 22. Thanks! #sourcerequest #journorequest

newamericanfunding.com

K-12 Teachers in US - Backpack Weight & Daily Essentials - By Aug 1

Are kids bringing too much to school these days? How heavy is too heavy for a backpack? And what do students actually need each day? 🎒 📚 ✏️ I'm writing about back-to-school and am looking for K-12 teachers across the U.S. to interview before August 1. What do you wish parents knew about preparing for school? Would love to hear from you or someone you know!

Drivers Stuck on Tacoma Narrows Bridge - Responses During Incident

#journorequest: local reporter looking for anyone who got stuck on the Tacoma Narrows Bridge on Saturday, 7/18. Firsthand accounts of how drivers responded to the unfolding situation would be welcome. Following on to this story: https://t.co/ICMIX3RIz9

Sundance-Area Residents Renting Homes - Festival Rental Experience

Renting out homes during Sundance Hey, I am a journalist currently working on a story focusing on the house rental market during the Sundance Film Festival later this year. Housing are renting out for a lucrative amount during this period and I am just looking from more incite from residents. I am looking for a someone who is renting out their place and would be willing to be interviewed over the phone about their experience renting and how they feel this festival will affect this city.

NY Communities Near Hyper-Scaled AI Data Centers - Grid Impact

Sharing this story as I get ready to drive to Genesee County for the part II. This one began while I was reporting as a freelancer on the North East Supply Enhancement (NESE) Pipeline and I noticed that the NYISO interconnection queue had over a dozen "hyper-scaled" AI data centers all waiting to connect to the grid: triple the figure from 2024 and requiring thousands more MWs of power from the grid. Only a few of them had been reported in and only in local publications. The independent researchers I spoke to criticized NYISO's projection of state energy needs for being over-inflated, so I set out to see if this influx of data centers was connected to the new fossil fuel projects. https://lnkd.in/e4M_a9Y3 This investigation took about five months. I went whale watching with environmentalists, marched across the Brooklyn Bridge, interviewed experts and legislators, confronted the grid's managers and spent hours staring at various spreadsheets/documents off the clock. I even drove eight hours over night to Genesee county to speak with the chief of the Tonawanda-Seneca Nation's Bear Clan. I'll be heading out soon to try and share more of these hyper-local stories to a larger audience. I'll always be grateful for the editors at amNewYork and Schneps Media for helping me edit down this one; get to the heart of the issues. TLDR: Like most stories, the answer was yes and no. The projected numbers were mainly focused on a projected boom of economic growth due to tech manufacturing plants after the last federal administration passed the CHIPS Act. And while the state keeps pushing for renewable energy, the current administration repealed many of the federal tax breaks and incentives for these projects, so thousands were scrapped and NY is even more behind the Climate Act's 2030 goal. While that did put the state's new fossil fuel plans into perspective, I did not meet a single community that approved of a hyper-scaled data center in their neighborhood. Especially considering that rate-payers would have to subsidize the new load on the local grid. Companies had also misrepresented the number of jobs and environmental impact these facilities would have on their communities. After hearing the backlash, Gov. Hochul approved the one year moratorium on data center construction and required companies pay a larger premium to connect. Now I'll be reaching out to everyone from this story to hear how they feel about it and what other problems they hope the state addresses before it's lifted. Give this a read if you're interested in how these data centers would impact the grid and people of New York. And please do let me know if there are other communities out there like Tonawanda-Seneca Nation or Genesee County, as I'd love to speak with them.

amny.com

Current or Former CDC & FDA Food Safety Employees - Outbreak Response

If you're a current or former employee at CDC or FDA in a food safety role, I'm interested in speaking with you for a story for @WIRED. You can reach me securely at emullin.06 on Signal.

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St. Louis Hospitality Workers - BMW Championship Economic Impact

St. Louis doesn’t need everyone to love golf to benefit from golf. Because when a major event comes here, it’s not just fairways and birdies it’s a national and global spotlight on our region. It fills hotels, drives spending, and puts St. Louis in front of audiences far beyond Missouri. And in just a few weeks, the PGA Tour (the best golfers in the world) returns to St. Louis for the BMW Championship at Bellerive putting us in the global spotlight. That matters whether you’ve ever picked up a club or couldn’t care less about the sport. Here’s why. Big events like this can shape how people think about St. Louis, bring decision makers to town, and show what we look like when we’re at our best. And there are real, everyday ripple effects that hit a lot of people. If you work in or own a hotel, restaurant, bar, rideshare, taxi, retail shop, or anything hospitality related a week like this can mean fuller schedules, bigger tips, and more shifts. If you don’t work in hospitality, but you live here that out of town spending still moves through the local economy. If you care about St. Louis’ future jobs, growth, investment this is one of those rare moments where the region gets a chance to pitch itself to a huge audience in more than 200 countries, in more than 30 languages. And if you care about what the community gets back, there’s a major charitable side tied to these tournaments too, including scholarship money for caddies through the Evans Scholars Foundation, plus youth and veteran programs supported through Gateway PGA PGA REACH Gateway here in St. Louis. Even outside the private clubs, you’ve got projects like Normandie Reimagined in North St. Louis using golf as the vehicle for youth programming and community investment. I spent time talking with golfers on the range, to tournament organizers at Bellerive, to regional leaders about why St. Louis keeps landing events like this and what the region is trying to get out of it. If you see something in St. Louis that’s working revitalization, jobs, neighborhoods, youth programs send me a message. I want to hear about it. Honest question: do you think events like this actually help St. Louis long term or is it just a good week for hotels and TV cameras