Jess Lasky
News FellowJess was accepted as a WESA fellow in the news department in January 2014. The Erie, PA native attends Duquesne University where she has a double major--broadcast journalism and political science. Following her anticipated graduation in May 2015, she plans to enter law school or begin a career in broadcast journalism.
Fun fact: "I own all the Pokemon GameBoy games...and still play them!"
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The weather is warming up, and maybe your demeanor is too. After a long harsh winter, this Friday brings the first day of spring and also the…
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Mayor Bill Peduto recently traveled to DC for the National League of Cities and while there, he had a chance to meet with the President for two minutes.…
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If you’re one of the 230,000 people that use public transit daily, consider thanking your driver Wednesday for National Transit Worker Appreciation…
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The relatively new product Palcohol, or powdered alcohol, has many concerned with its safety, including a Pennsylvania state senator who is looking to…
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There are laws in Pennsylvanians making it illegal to discriminate against someone for a wide array of reasons, from sex to ancestry, but the LGBT…
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A new proposal from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) strengthens regulations on the oil and gas industry, while attempting to…
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Even 23 inches of snow in 1993 was not enough to stop the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, so organizers this year are hoping for a great turnout with the…
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According to the group Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety (AHAS), hundreds of lives could be saved if Pennsylvania strengthened its driving laws. The…
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The Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority’s (PWSA) monthly bills for January and February confused many with an “estimate bill” as a result of a new system…
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A new report shows that about 4 million Pennsylvanians live within a half mile evacuation zone in case of a train derailment.The report comes from…