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Zoë Read/WHYY

Zoë Read is a Delaware reporter for WHYY News.
She received her Bachelor’s in English from the University of Delaware in 2011. While at the university, Read was the managing editor for the features section for the student newspaper, The Review.
She received her Master’s in Journalism from Columbia University in 2012. While at the university, Read wrote a 6,000 word thesis on HIV/AIDS in Harlem. An excerpt of the piece was later published on theatlantic.com.
Read most recently worked for the Capital newspaper in Annapolis, where she covered Anne Arundel County news. While at the paper, she won awards from the MDDC Association for her work in arts & culture, health, environmental and public service journalism.
Read’s freelance work also has been featured in the Kansas City Star, the Detroit News and the online version of The Atlantic.

Latest by Zoë Read/WHYY



Pennsylvania park officials drop campground plans for Big Elk Creek State Park

DCNR officials say they’re focused on ecological restoration for Big Elk Creek State Park.
By Zoë Read/WHYY

EPA finalizes new rules for companies producing toxic PFAS chemicals

Companies must now notify the EPA if they want to resume the production of certain PFAS chemicals.
By Zoë Read/WHYY

Neighbors are fighting a proposed campsite on Landenberg’s Big Elk Creek State Park

Residents believe the land should be protected from heavy foot traffic.
By Zoë Read/WHYY

Delaware botanical garden donates plant waste to help injured birds

Mt. Cuba botanical garden sends its plant waste to help build habitats for injured birds at Tri-State Bird Rescue & Research.

By Zoë Read/WHYY

Arborists encourage homeowners to prepare their trees for winter

Winter storms, heavy snow, and ice can damage trees, arborists say.

By Zoë Read/WHYY

American Lung Association calls for increased radon testing in Pennsylvania

Though testing, screening, and treating lung cancer has improved in Pennsylvania, some residents are at risk of radon exposure, according to a report.
By Zoë Read/WHYY

Pennsylvania program helps residents, businesses convert lawns to meadows

Environmentalists say lawn conversions prevent flooding and runoff pollution, and provide habitat for pollinators and birds.
By Zoë Read/WHYY

Pennsylvania to increase PFAS monitoring in rivers and streams

The announcement comes a month after the USGS found 76% of waterways in the state contain PFAS.
By Zoë Read/WHYY

Chemical companies to pay Pennsylvania $100 million for PCB contamination

PCBs were banned in 1979 for their potential dangers to human and environmental health.
By Zoë Read/WHYY
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