Margot (MJ) is a senior at Pelham Memorial High School. She has previously written for the News of Pelham, Colonial Times, and DOOR Magazine. She has a passion for history, biology, reading, and writing.
Margot Phillips, Managing Editor/Features
| Oct 19, 2020 | County Executive Latimer enacts mask mandate for schools amidst largest Covid spike since June (Story) |
| Sep 23, 2020 | Pelham man sentenced to 10 years sex offender probation for possession of graphic images (Story) |
| Aug 30, 2020 | Pelham schools to start year in hybrid mode that includes required daily health form, altered schedules (Story) |
| Aug 25, 2020 | Petition asking school superintendent to improve remote-learning plans gains 299 signatures (Story) |
| Jul 25, 2020 | Village of Pelham police steering committee will meet behind closed doors; here’s what you’ll miss (Story) |
| Jul 15, 2020 | State legislators push for Budget Equity Act (Story) |
| Jun 17, 2020 | ‘No Justice?’ ‘No Peace!’ Pelham rally seeks to give white residents glimpse of black experience (Story) |
| Mar 17, 2020 | Pelham school district lays out plans for distance learning, breakfast and lunch distribution (Story) |
| Mar 15, 2020 | Pelham schools shut until April 10 with distance learning starting Wed.; PMHS senior tests positive for COVID-19 (Story) |
| Mar 11, 2020 | More than 50 attend presentation on proposed construction of Village of Pelham municipal building and 126 apartments (Story) |
| Feb 19, 2020 | Book review: ‘First Came Us’ deals with the nuances of maintaining a family (Story) |
| Feb 12, 2020 | Use of social media by young people is transforming journalism; I’m one of them and I’m scared (Story) |
| Jan 20, 2020 | The Local Branch, new coworking space, opens in former Capital One bank building (Story) |
| Nov 21, 2019 | New nonprofit Amplify Pelham Science Research seeks to boost research program at PMHS (Story) |
| Nov 20, 2019 | Fatality confirmed after person struck by Metro-North train on Monday (Story) |
| Nov 20, 2019 | Environmental engineers like Pelham’s Eileen Feldman make possible New York area’s great tap water (Story) |
| Nov 18, 2019 | Pedestrian struck by train between Pelham and Mount Vernon stations (Story) |
| Sep 09, 2019 | Foto Feature: Wolfs Walk street fest (Media) |
| Sep 04, 2019 | Cupcakes, other treats banned at elementary school birthday parties (Story) |
| Sep 03, 2019 | Foto Feature: SOOP performs ‘Spring Awakening’ (Story) |
| Jul 08, 2019 | Protest against ICE in Grand Central attracts tourists, Trump counter-protestors; Metro North delays result (Story) |
| Jun 19, 2019 | Voters approve purchase of house next to Colonial School for playground, offices (Story) |
| May 22, 2019 | Pelham voters approve school budget; Brice, Mazzaro, Tahbaz elected to Board of Ed (Story) |
| May 07, 2019 | Four school board candidates highlight strengths of Pelham district at forum, suggest changes they’d make (Story) |
| May 02, 2019 | School board sets June 18 public vote on $1.1 million house purchase for offices, Colonial playground (Story) |
| Apr 24, 2019 | School board unanimously approves 2019-20 proposed budget; voters will have their say May 21 (Story) |
| Apr 10, 2019 | Large crowd turns out to give school board comment on renaming turf field in honor of late Anthony Senerchia Jr. (Story) |
| Mar 26, 2019 | Opera singer Matthew Polenzani of Pelham brings balance to the stage life (Story) |
| Jan 08, 2019 | Examiner Athlete of the Autumn: Diver Jennifer Bell (Story) |
| Dec 19, 2018 | Just desserts- recipes for anytime, anywhere (Story) |
| Dec 12, 2018 | Pelham schools continue security training, add police patrols; parent questions vaping, fire alarm (Story) |
| Nov 16, 2018 | Self-published author Rachel Cullen writes anywhere, anytime—while raising three children (Story) |
| Nov 02, 2018 | David Joachim ‘caught the bug’ for journalism, finding success through hard work and mistakes (Story) |
| Sep 28, 2018 | Author Hank Green at Town Hall: an absolutely remarkable thing (Story) |
| Sep 27, 2018 | Wholesome eating exhibit at Bartow-Pell Mansion explores rich history of food (Story) |
| Sep 26, 2018 | Book review: ‘Only Summer’ features a real take on real life (Story) |
| Sep 20, 2018 | Jennifer O’Grady’s journey to writing success began with notebook on nightstand (Story) |
| Aug 31, 2018 | Pelham School District welcomes new staff at reception Aug. 28 (Story) |
| Aug 22, 2018 | Book review: ‘The Frame-Up’ hooks readers with captivating characters and a thrilling mystery (Story) |