Great Work Starts Here.
Investigative journalism is the lifeblood of any good news organization.
It has been the hallmark of my journalistic path to seek stories that shine a light into dark places.
Investigative Journalism: A man fights to clear his name . . .
The APP chronicles the journey of Dion Harrell, who was convicted of raping a teenage girl nearly 30 years ago. In a four-part documentary, Asbury Park Press journalists recount his claims of innocence and document his journey to redemption.
APP journalist Amanda Oglesby and Emmy-winning videographer Brian Johnston captured the emotional story of 65-year-old man who learned late in life that he was adopted. Their moving words, photos and video draw readers into intense joy and pain as the story unfolds.
TAX CRUSH: New Jersey's Tax Problems (Pulitzer Finalist)
Taxes in New Jersey are notoriously high and impact every measure that contributes to our shared quality of life. This award-winning series was a follow-up to our original tax investigation of 2010, which was a Pulitzer Prize finalist in Public Service. Through aggressive reporting and extensive community conversations, the APP examined problems and potential solutions in this hard-hitting package.