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Courtney McGinley
DIGITAL JOURNALIST
Hi! My name is Courtney McGinley, and I am a graduate from The Pennsylvania State University with a degree in Broadcast/Digital Journalism.
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As a reporter, I have put together this site to help promote my work. I am currently serving as a Regional Reporter for What Now Media Group.
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Please feel free to browse some of my work.
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Click the pins and cities to be transported to an upcoming restaurant opening in Charleston, Philadelphia and Seattle
Condesa Reinvents Itself with Elevated Eats and Vibrant New Digs on Capitol Hill
Allora Brings Coastal Italian Flair and Southern Charm to Charleston This Fall
Origin Coffee Bar Grows From Mobile Shop to Second Brick-and-Mortar Location in Hilton Head
Spread Bagelry Begins New Chapter With Plans to Grow and Redefine Service
Emry’s Bookshop to Bring Vintage Charm and Community Feel to Hilton Head
NEWSWEEK
Click the logo and photos to explore a range of my articles covering courts and crime, the 2024 presidential election, and exclusive stories.
Additionally, I serve as the lead reporter on the high-profile Menendez brothers case.
I've had the chance to speak with several experts on the high-profile case, including the brothers' appellate attorney, Mark Geragos and veteran Menendez journalist, Robert Rand.
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I also had the privilege of discussing with former Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón how his office reviewed new evidence leading to the recommendation to resentence Erik and Lyle after more than three decades.
How Therapist At Center of Menendez Brothers' Case Broke Patient Privilege
Facts Show Menendez Brothers are 'Stone Cold Killers': Ex-LA Times Reporter
District Attorney on Menendez Brothers' New Evidence: 'Complete Open Mind'
Rapper Befriends Menendez Brothers In Prison: 'Phenomenal Human Beings'
Menendez Brothers May Have Escaped Life in Prison If 'They Were Sisters'
Erik Menendez HS Classmate Breaks Silence: 'Something Was Horribly Wrong'
CENTRE COUNTY REPORT PACKAGES
They are called "Timely Warnings" and they are sent out to alert the campus community about potential crime threats. This semester, only three have been issued. That's less than in recent years. Does that mean less crime is happening? Less reporting?
State College Jewish Community Reacts to the Israel-Hamas War and share their fears as they watch what's happening.
Fans selling or buying Penn State Football Tickets need to be on the lookout for scammers using various social media platforms to steal their identities.
Crashes involving pedestrians have happened more often this year in Centre County, including an accident that left a Penn State student dead this fall.
The multi-year Atherton Street Project is implementing a new traffic pattern. I spoke to PennDOT officials and have everything you need to know about project status, lane closure, and delays.
NITTANY TALK
(13:49) Entertainment Panel: We discussed the Writer's Strike Ending in Hollywood and the tragic discovery of who killed Tupac Shakur.
(12:06) Entertainment Panel: We know all too well that Taylor Swift will never go out of style! Swift once again broke the internet after "Taylor Swift: The Era's Tour" Concert Movie was released, her surprise cameo on Saturday Night Live, and her date nights with Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.
(11:43) Entertainment Panel: There has been a ton of shocking news in the World of Entertainment. Brittney Spears recently released a memoir with astonishing revelations that we delve into. And, we discussed the saddening news about beloved actor Mathew Perry.
(11:52) Entertainment Panel: Legendary Country singer Dolly Parton recently released a new album, but it's not what you may expect. Also, who's the Sexiest Man Alive?
AFTERBUZZ TV
