Contributors

Jen Britton

Jen is a native Pittsburgher who grew up among the scenic strip mines, slag heaps, and orange creeks of southwestern Pennsylvania. She now calls Philadelphia home, where she manages a university research program and explores the state atop a horse, a bike, and scooter, variously. Although she suffers acutely from missing Primanti’s capicola sandwiches, she quite enjoys the rich historical and cultural heritage of Philadelphia, if not the local driving style.

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Brian Gish

Brian Gish is a dutchman from Lancaster County, whose family got their land from the Penns. From the coal fields to the corn fields, drinking soda or pop, this Keystonian is at home anywhere in the Commonwealth. Just hand him a Yuengling, pierogies, and a slice of shoefly pie (wet-bottom, of course), and he’ll be your friend for life. This farm boy is in CA for job training, but promises a triumphant return soon, and a ticker-tape parade in the bustling metropolis of Maytown.

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JEO

JEO grew up in New York but now makes Pennsylvania his home, after living in many places in the US and abroad. He lives in Philadelphia, where he teaches Political Science at a well-known university. He steadfastly denies ever having rooted for any football teams other than the Eagles and Steelers.

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Niki Carter

Niki is a PA transplant from another Commonwealth that starts with a V. She moved to PA to attend law school and plans to stay in Harrisburg for years to come. She lives in Harrisburg with her two cats, one of whom is a special GSE breed, and her horse, who is not.