Katy Murphy
University of Notre Dame
kmurph8@hotmail.com

ABOUT KATY
STORIES

Katy Murphy received her B.A. in Anthropology from the University of Notre Dame in 2000. After interning for the South Bend Tribune, she moved to Catano, Puerto Rico, where she worked with community leaders to promote empowerment and freelanced with the Tribune. Fluent in Spanish, Katy hopes to combine her passions for language and journalism after completing the Poynter program.

Fighting Crime in Paradise
Even though they get teased about where they work, the police officers in St. Pete Beach tackle the same tough crimes as their big-city counterparts.

Waterfront Supply and Demand
Younger residents are moving into Bella Vista, raising property values in the St. Pete Beach neighborhood.

Cinematic Success
Joanna and Richard Hughes nurture film fans and cultivate community spirit at the Beach Theatre.

A Time of Reflection
Memories and shared experiences bring members of the American Legion together as they celebrate the nation’s independence.

Holiness and Humanity
The Rev. John Murphy gently leads his parish during a time of crisis in the Catholic Church.

Housekeeping and a Home
In the search for tidy answers, a greater truth emerges.

 

 
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