Malcolm Burnley is a freelance journalist based in Philadelphia who has contributed to PlanPhilly, Philadelphia magazine, POLITICO magazine and Next City. He also co-hosts a social justice podcast called Pushback. Follow him on Twitter @malcolmburnley.
-30-
Apr. 22, 2019 5:37 pm
Maternity care crisis (averted?)
In the past two decades, 13 of the city's 19 maternity wards have closed. Philadelphia's maternal mortality rate is high, especially for women of color. Cause and effect? Not so fast, says Malcolm Burnley, who takes a deep look at the factors contributing to poor maternal health outcomes in the city.
Feb. 5, 2019 10:12 am
Breastfeeding in Riverside: Meet 3 moms who pump in jail
A lactation program run by Maternity Care Coalition encourages incarcerated new mothers to maintain their breast milk supply, reinforcing maternal bonds and providing health benefits to their newborns.
Nov. 16, 2017 12:55 pm
This Vermont program might reduce sex offender recidivism. Could it work in Philly?
Generocity sent a reporter to Vermont to learn about a volunteer program that aims to break down the barriers between society and sex offenders. The tagline: "No more victims."