Katherine Rapin

Jul 4, 2024 | thephiladelphiacitizen.org | Katherine Rapin

First things first: Make sure you know what you’re doing for the upcoming election. Here’s a refresher: The general election is November 5. Make sure you’re registered; the deadline to register for the fall general election is October 21. If you plan to vote by mail, you must request your ballot by October 29. Your mailed ballot must be received by 8pm on Election Day.

Feb 16, 2024 | latinonewsnetwork.com | Katherine Rapin

At Vaqueria El Remanso, a small dairy farm west of San Juan, Puerto Rico, the cows are different — they have a freshly shaven, suave look. Their short hair is the result of a natural mutation known as “slick,” which Rafael López-López, who runs El Remanso, has been breeding into his cows for decades. “In hot, humid conditions, the slick cows have an advantage,” López-López said on a scorching spring morning, walking among his herd in the shade of the milking barn.

Feb 3, 2024 | medium.com | Katherine Rapin

“I’m a journalist and editor trying to find my voice.”That’s what I keep telling people, but even before the words leave my mouth, I get annoyed. Find my voice … what does that even mean? My voice isn’t lost, exactly, nor am I searching for it. It’s more like I’m finally giving myself permission to speak, daring to believe in what I have to say. I’m opening up my voice and letting myself see what comes out. I’ve always shied away from actually being me in my writing.

Oct 26, 2023 | nexusmedianews.com | Katherine Rapin

When Florida resident Scott Maynard, 67, opened his home insurance bill this year, he got a nasty surprise. The premium on his family’s four-bedroom home in Miami-Dade County had jumped from a little over $4,000 to more than $6,000. “Since we moved into this house eight years ago, it’s been slowly creeping up, but only by hundreds of dollars.” Until this year, when People’s Trust Insurance upped the price about 50%, said Maynard.

Sep 7, 2023 | discovermagazine.com | Katherine Rapin

At Vaqueria El Remanso, a small dairy farm west of San Juan, Puerto Rico, the cows are different - they have a freshly shaven, suave look. Their short hair is the result of a natural mutation known as "slick," which Rafael López-López, who runs El Remanso, has been breeding into his cows for decades. "In hot, humid conditions, the slick cows have an advantage," López-López said on a scorching spring morning, walking among his herd in the shade of the milking barn.