Jenny Roberts
Jenny Roberts is a freelance journalist living in the West Poplar neighborhood of Philadelphia. She graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Journalism in 2018 before doing a year of service as an English tutor with City Year Philadelphia. She is particularly interested in writing about the arts, education, immigration and politics.
Recent Articles
Philly Cider Week is back, with two dozen apple-filled events around the city
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