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Philadelphia InquirerSunday, 19 April 2026
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Forged in Philly, she took down Epstein
Daily News alum Julie K. Brown's reporting in Florida exposed the sordid crimes of a notorious sex trafficker. But it was her backstory here that helped her connect to his victims.
The paper frames the national story of Jeffrey Epstein's exposure through a distinctly local lens, emphasizing the journalist's Philadelphia roots as the key to her investigative tenacity.
Julie K. Brown is the journalist whose reporting revitalized the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking network. This piece retrospectively explores how her early life and career in Philadelphia shaped her approach to victims.
“Forged in Philly”
“Civic pride and local accountability”
Honors for Philly pioneers in gene therapy
Jean Bennett, Katherine High, and Albert Maguire were awarded a $3 million Breakthrough Prize for their work on a vision disorder.
A celebratory local angle on a major international scientific award.
Internal report highlights Temple's challenges
Issues with retaining students come as the North Philly school faces budget pressures. Leaders say they're making improvements.
An analytical look at declining enrollment and budget pressures at a major local university.
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