Casey McDermott

Writer

Casey McDermott, who contributes to “Blips,” is a reporter at New Hampshire Public Radio covering politics and policy, with a focus on data and accountability reporting.

Prior to joining NHPR, Casey worked at The Concord Monitor and held internships at ProPublica, the Student Press Law Center and the Chronicle of Higher Education.

She studied journalism and sociology at Penn State but spent most of her days (and nights) in the newsroom of the independent student newspaper, The Daily Collegian. The Collegian was recognized nationally for its work during Casey’s time as its managing editor and editor-in-chief.

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Ali Feller on the Run

A young Hopkinton mom becomes an unlikely face of the running world.

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An 11-Year-Old’s Wheely Awesome Idea

A young entrepreneur’s letter leads to collaboration with Annalee Dolls.

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The Black Experience in the Spotlight

JerriAnne Boggis honored with Ona Judge Award.

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Bravo to Milford’s “Top Chef” Contestant Chris Viaud

Though he didn’t bring the “Top Chef” title back to NH, his experience on the show inspired him to embrace Haitian Creole cuisine.

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Jodi Picoult’s Musical Explores Life During Lockdown

New Hampshire author Jodi Picoult and playwright Timothy Allen McDonald chronicle what was happening to us as a society with “Breathe”

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Dover Ballerina Brooke Wilson Is Headed for the Big Stage

Years of hard work, training and sacrifice led to a spot with a spot with Boston Ballet II.

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Phillips Exeter Academy Student Wins a National STEM Competition

Phillips Exeter Academy student Yunseo Choi took the top prize — $250,000 — at the Regeneron Science Talent Search.

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Young Activists

Azalea and Ember Morgan show that small actions can really add up.

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A Young Scientist Invents a Mask That Works for Everyone

A young scientist invents a mask that works for everyone.

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A Quest Through the White Mountains

Philip Carcia is the second person to ever complete “The Grid” in a single year, reaching every 4,000-foot peak in the White Mountains once each month. Now he's attempting an even harder challenge.

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Salem Is Tops in Best Places to Live

A mix of New England charm and attractions boosts the border town’s appeal.

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Dan Brown's Wild Side

The author's latest project might surprise you.

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Victory Garden

Bedrock Gardens in Lee gets national recognition.

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Aspiring Author Hayden Miskinis

A local student finds publishing success.

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Aviation Museum is Taking Flight

The Londonderry, New Hampshire, museum goes virtual around the world.

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Central Alumni Congratulate the 2020 Grads

Manchester high school alums (like Adam Sandler) sent videos of inspiration to this year's graduates.

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Cheerful News for Rochester’s Kyle Tanguay

A local guy lands on the Philadelphia Eagles’ cheer squad.

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Counting Down to Downton Abbey

Associate professor at the University of New Hampshire, Nicoletta Gullace, discusses the movie version of "Downton Abbey."

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Candidate Kitchen

Presidential candidates head to the Cure restaurant in Portsmouth for the "Candidate Kitchen" TV series.

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NH's Reggae Musician Joe Sambo

Reggae Musician Joe Sambo is from Salem, New Hampshire, and filmed his first music video in downtown Manchester during a snow storm.

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