Amy Sokolow is an associate producer for All Things Considered.
She is a local and grew up on the North Shore. After graduating from Tufts University, Amy worked on the business side at The Atlantic in Washington, D.C., where she fell in love with journalism.
She earned a master's degree at Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism in Chicago, and has since worked for outlets including The Boston Herald, 7NEWS/WHDH and The Lowell Sun.
Amy previously worked as a producer for WBUR's Weekend Edition. Her work has also appeared in The Boston Globe, STAT News, Native News Online and The Jewish Journal.
When Amy's not working, you can find her taking long walks around Cambridge, eating Richardson's ice cream or checking out the food and music scene in the Boston area.
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Boston joins third national 'No Kings' protest
Thousands of people gathered in downtown Boston for the third 'No Kings' rally, according to organizers, joining millions of demonstrators who fanned out across the country.
For women's sports fans in Boston, energetic Legacy home opener was a long time coming
The Boston Legacy lost their home opener against defending league champions Gotham FC on Saturday, 1-0. Despite the loss, more than 30,000 fans brought the energy to Gillette Stadium for...
MSPCA sees surge in pet surrenders as owners struggle to find animal-inclusive housing
The MSPCA has seen a nearly 50% increase in animals being surrendered to their shelters for housing-related concerns over the last three years. The organization is now offering new resources...
Day of Mourning in Plymouth is moving ahead after town tried to impose restrictions
Plymouth tried to impose new requirements two weeks before the annual event, despite a 1998 agreement that the even could proceed without any special permits.
Physicists at Boston University drop pumpkins from the roof. For science
Boston University community members gathered around at lunchtime Friday to watch pumpkins fall off a roof.
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Mass. schools will lose $12 million in federal funding to buy food from local farms
Massachusetts is losing more than $12 million in federal funding for a program that allows 200 school districts to buy food from local farms.
Needham man rejoices after cousin released from Hamas captivity
A Needham man is grateful for his cousin's release from Hamas captivity on Saturday morning. Needham resident Jason Greenberg told WBUR Weekend Edition host Sharon Brody that his cousin, Ofer...
How one Watertown elementary student is helping to fight food insecurity
Third grader Naomi Ward is helping fight food insecurity at her school in Watertown by donating unopened food to her local community fridge.
Traditions, superstitions and tunes: How Massachusetts politicians mark Election Day
Many Bay Staters keep up certain traditions to stay energized and mark the day the polls close. Here's a look at the superstitions Massachusetts politicians will keep on Election Day.
New book lays out optimistic possibilities for climate future, asking 'What if we get it right?'
Marine biologist and climate policy expert Ayana Elizabeth Johnson turns the gloom and doom surrounding climate predictions on its head, laying out what the future could look like if we...