Nancy Solomon is the director of WNYC's 2016 election coverage and managing editor of New Jersey Public Radio, which won a 2014 Peabody Award for Chris Christie, White House Ambitions and the Abuse of Power.
Solomon fell in love with radio reporting and production at KLCC in Eugene, Oregon, in 1995. She moved to New Jersey in 2001 and has been covering the state ever since. She has produced more than a hundred stories for NPR and was a 2008-09 Spencer Fellow in Education Reporting at the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. During that year, Solomon produced “Mind the Gap: Why Good Schools are Failing Black Students” for which she won a Peabody Award. Long before becoming a journalist, Solomon was the first woman ever hired to work on the county road crew in Portland, Oregon.
Nancy Solomon appears in the following:
No E-Z Pass For Christie in Bridgegate Trial
Monday, September 26, 2016
The latest updates on the Bridgegate trial.
How September 11th Revealed the Real Hillary Clinton
Friday, September 09, 2016
Hillary Clinton's response to 9/11 displayed her intense compassion for underdogs and her tendency toward hawkishness.
WNYC@RNC: Our Take on Day Two of the Republican National Convention
Tuesday, July 19, 2016
What is the word uttered more than any other? Hint: It starts with H.
A Raise and a Cut: Christie's New Gas Tax Plan
Wednesday, June 29, 2016
Late Monday night, the NJ State Assembly passed Christie-backed legislation to secure transportation funding by raising the state gas tax and lowering the sales tax.
Donald Who? New York GOP Leaders Won't Comment
Friday, April 08, 2016
Trump may be the front-runner in the GOP race, but many NY Republicans don't want to talk about him.
This Week in Trump: Give Donald a Hand
Friday, March 04, 2016
A small, small hand, according to Rubio.
Christie Opposes Democrats' Pension Proposal in Budget Address
Tuesday, February 16, 2016
In his first public appearance since dropping out the presidential race, the Governor says a Democratic plan to pay for pensions will wreck the New Jersey economy.
City to Open More Drop-In Centers for Homeless
Monday, January 11, 2016
New York City is doubling the number of drop-in centers that serve homeless people who don't want to go to shelters.
Exclusive: De Blasio To Offer Six Weeks Paid Parental Leave For Non-Union City Workers
Tuesday, December 22, 2015
The mayor will announce an executive order on Tuesday that will make the city's parental leave policy the most generous in the country alongside Austin and Pittsburgh.
Silver Guilty on All Counts
Monday, November 30, 2015
A federal court found former New York Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver guilty of corruption.
Christie: Bad Week for the Governor is Good Week for the Candidate
Wednesday, November 04, 2015
Democrats increased their majority in the New Jersey state legislature. Meanwhile, Christie's presidential campaign is having its best week yet.
What to Know Before You Head to the Polls
Tuesday, November 03, 2015
From the New Jersey State Assembly races to a medical marijuana bill in Ohio, we break down what's at stake in today's elections.
Was the Facebook Donation a Boon or a Burden for Newark Schools?
Tuesday, September 29, 2015
A large chunk of Mark Zuckerberg's $100 million gift to Newark wound up going to charter schools at the expense of public schools. That's left many teachers and parents unhappy.
What We Learned This Week About Donald Trump
Saturday, August 29, 2015
In a week's worth of stories on Donald Trump, we tried to avoid the circus and, instead, tell you about the GOP presidential candidate and his ties to New York City.
Long Unappreciated, Sound Design Is the Star of This Show
Thursday, July 16, 2015
A new play takes the audience backstage.
In His Own Words: An Audio History of Gov. Chris Christie
Tuesday, June 30, 2015
We look back at some of the highs and lows of Gov. Christie's time in public office.
African-Americans Reluctant to Treat Mental Illness
Monday, June 29, 2015
From the pulpit to the psychiatrist's office, mental health advocates are seeking to improve access to care among urban black communities.
Supreme Court's ACA Ruling: 200,000 NJ Patients Cheer, Republicans Jeer
Thursday, June 25, 2015
The Supreme Court's ruling in favor of health care subsidies on the federal marketplace preserves the cost of insurance for nearly 200,000 New Jersey residents.
Newark Superintendent Resigns
Wednesday, June 24, 2015
Newark Schools superintendent Cami Anderson has announced her resignation. NJPR's Nancy Solomon discusses what's in store now for Newark schools.
Clash Between Police, Crowds at NJ Hip Hop Concert Prompts Questions
Monday, June 08, 2015
New Jersey State Police officers donned riot gear and fired tear gas after a group of non-ticket holders forcefully tried to gain admission into the concert.
