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Mary Jo Podgurski's work primarily focuses on family and relationships, particularly related to teenagers, education, and support during transition periods. She also covers personal finance to a lesser extent.
Given Mary Jo's focus on local news in Pennsylvania and Washington, she would likely appreciate pitches that highlight stories or sources relevant to these specific geographic areas. Additionally, she may be interested in local experts who can provide insights into the challenges faced by families and teenagers within the community.
Pitches could include personal anecdotes from locals facing similar issues covered in her articles or interviews with professionals providing support services for families going through transitions such as divorce or college adjustments.
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I’ve received questions about STIs this week, so I decided to rerun a column from 2016. Some problems never go away. Q. My ex texted to tell me she had chlamydia. I went to my campus clinic and got antibiotics and took them all. Then she called to tell me she was having abdominal pain […]
Q. What’s the best life advice you have? Mary Jo’s Response: Wow! What a great question! Let me first say that each of us is unique. What guides my life may not inspire you, although I hope at least some of my message touches your heart. I will start with two stories. I share them […]
Q.Would you please answer my question in your column so I can show it to my dad? So, my mom and dad divorced when I was 9. He remarried when I was 10 and moved away. Then he and his wife had a little boy. He’s four now. He’s my only sibling. I really love […]
Q. I think I made a mistake. I start college in August. I’m pleased with my school choice. I made it into Penn State’s main campus. That’s not a mistake. My possible mistake is that I’m going into nursing and I’m not sure that’s the path for me. What happened is every adult in my […]
Q. How can I find inspiration to go get my permit? I’ve been putting it off for over a year. What do I even do? Thank you. – 17-year-old Mary Jo’s Response: When we delay a decision, we may be unaware of why we hesitate. It sounds as if that may be the case with […]
Q. I feel so dumb. Everyone I know seems to know slang and I have no idea. How can I keep up with slang? – 14-year-old Mary Jo’s Response: What an interesting question! I’m not surprised you’re curious about slang – it seems to change rapidly. Slang is a type of social code. It signals […]
Q. I leave for college in 5 weeks and I'm not coming back. I know that sounds dramatic. Here's the truth. My parents are toxic.
Q. Hi! I am 14 and I wanna know if you think going to vote would be a good choice. Also, my social studies teacher had us debate whether 16-year-olds should have the right to vote.
Q: I'm writing even though I'm far from a teen, but I believe you will respond. You taught me in middle and high school. I remember you fondly.
Q. I'm leaving for college in a few weeks. I'm excited about so many things, but one of the biggest is having only one roommate.
