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Work From Staff: Projects Beyond HIP

Some staff members of HIP have used their writing and journalism skills both before and after their stay at the newspaper. These include authors Paul Gipe, Anita Harris, William Keisling, Stan Luxenberg, and Richard Sassaman; Ed Zuckerman, who went on to become a writer and producer for television; and Jim McGee, who wrote a published op ed to the president.

 

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Projects from Staff

PAUL GIPE

Paul started writing for HIP in late 76, and he's been writing ever since. From articles to essays to books, Paul has published nonstop since his tenure at HIP.

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ANITA HARRIS

Anita was intrumental in the founding of Harrisburg Independent Press and went on to work for "The Real Paper," the "Boston Phoenix," WRFM Radio, and "MacNeil/Lehrer" (now "The Newshour") of PBS. 

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Ithaca Diaries

 

Anita's memoir of her college experience in the late 1960s.

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The View From Third Street

 

Ani and the Harrisburg Independent Press.

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Broken Patterns

 

Professional women and the influence of previous generations for female career advancement.

WILLIAM KEISLING

William went on to author many books - primarily investigate journalism - as well as publish other people's works under the small publishing house Yardbird Books. Click on the links below to see his work.

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STAN LUXENBERG

Stan went on to become a freelance writer specializing in mutual funds, investing, and finances. He was executive editor of Individual Investor magazine, and he wrote one book about franchising.

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Roadside Empires

 

Tales about and explanation of how franchising works.

JIM McGEE

After HIP, Jim continued his efforts for equality and has worked with several Medicare for All groups in Maryland and throughout the United States. In an open letter to President Biden, Jim appeals for him to "Go Bold Before it is Too Late."

RICHARD "DICK" SASSAMAN

Richard was the Cultural Editor, and he interviewed several well-known musicians over the years at HIP. He wrote for Sports Illustrated and multiple travel magazines, writing from the van he used to travel the states. Below is his only published novel.

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Bar Harbor Police Beat

 

A decade of police activity in a Maine coastal vacation town.

PHIL WALSH

Phil's mother, Mary Walsh, was one of the founders of HIP. As a teen, Phil stood on the street corners around the Capitol selling the newspapers to passersby. Later in life, after several years in publishing, he and his daughter, Helen, started a micro-publishing business called YBG Press. 

EDWARD ZUCKERMAN

Ed Zuckerman, one of the founders of HIP, went on to write and produce for the Law and Order television series as well as Blue Bloods and other programs. He has continued to write as well, including his most recent novel showcased below.

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Wealth Management

 

A financial thriller featuring three Ivy League MBAs.

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