Lucy Perkins
Lucy Perkins is a reporter/producer for WESA’s Government and Accountability team. Before joining the 90.5 WESA newsroom, Lucy was an NPR producer in Washington, D.C., working on news programs like All Things Considered and Weekend Edition. She also helped produce the Hidden Brain podcast and NPR’s 2016 election night special coverage. Lucy joined NPR as a Kroc fellow after interning with Michigan Radio. Lucy is a proud Midwesterner, from the tip of Michigan’s pinky finger.
-
A new documentary follows talented young pianists as they compete in the International Chopin Piano Competition in Poland. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with director, Jakub Piatek, about Pianoforte.
-
As Election Day approaches, some partisans on both sides are skeptical about whether this election will be fair, polls show.
-
Around the country, election officials are recruiting thousands of new pollworkers to run this fall's election. It's a daunting task with high stakes, especially in swing states.
-
The town of Indiana, Penn., says it's the "Christmas Tree Capital Of The World." But Estacada, Ore., also lays claim to this prestigious holiday title. Thus begins a holiday-spirited battle.
-
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Lucy Perkins to get the latest on a shooting that took place in a local synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pa.
-
At Saturday evening Mass in Pennsylvania, one Catholic priest took the opportunity to address from the pulpit accusations of massive clergy sexual abuse. -
The British singer discusses making a staggered comeback after a career full of ups and downs and celebrating the changes in R&B.
