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Matt Alderton

Chicago

Journalist, Writer and Editor at Freelance

Freelance #writer, #editor, #journalist who's addicted to burgers, dill pickles, pensive moments overlooking Lake Michigan and snuggles from his puppy, Tilly.

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Articles

  • 1 month ago | aarp.org | Matt Alderton

    Sarah Rogers (Getty images 3) Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Among recent callers to the AARP Fraud Watch Network Helpline was a Missouri man who sent nude pictures of himself to an online love interest. The person on the other end turned out to be a scammer who threatened to publish the photos online, extorting the man for $2,500.

  • 2 months ago | aarp.org | Matt Alderton

    AARP (Getty Images) Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Strength training and muscle mass provide all sorts of health benefits, regardless of your age.

  • Jan 17, 2025 | aarp.org | Matt Alderton

    Rob Dobi Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Last summer an order for 1,000 sweet cupcakes turned sour for California baker Loria Stern, owner of Eat Your Flowers bakery in the Highland Park neighborhood of Los Angeles.

  • Nov 20, 2024 | aarp.org | Matt Alderton

    LMPC via Getty Images Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Cowardly Lion and the Tin Man formed an unlikely friendship that captured hearts and made cinematic history in The Wizard of Oz. In honor of the 85th anniversary of the film’s original release — and the theatrical release of Wicked on Nov. 22 — follow the yellow brick road and take our quiz. And if you’re feeling like there’s “no place like home,” you can rewatch the classic on streaming services such as Prime Video,...

  • Nov 18, 2024 | movemag.org | Matt Alderton

    Alarming trends require law enforcement to shift gears in the fight against impaired driving  |    |   The typical teenage girl spends her lunch break exchanging memes and dating advice with her besties, cramming for math quizzes and history exams, and filming viral TikTok dance challenge videos. On March 22, 2022, however, lunchtime looked tragically different for a group of six girlfriends in Tishomingo, Oklahoma.

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Matt Alderton
Matt Alderton @AldertonWrites
21 Jul 21

RT @classcraftgame: Amazing article in @USATODAY’s Back to School Magazine by @AldertonWrites on the benefits of #gamification done well wi…

Matt Alderton
Matt Alderton @AldertonWrites
7 Mar 21

Had a great time visiting @MidewinNatTP on Friday. Can't wait to finish my story and tell the world about this hidden gem!

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Midewin NTP @MidewinNatTP

NEW: The 4th bunker along the Group 63 Trail, just north of the Henslow Trail & Group 63 Trail intersection, is now open. @AldertonWrites Alderton visited the open bunker yesterday for a story that he is reporting for the @NationalForests. We will share the story here soon! https://t.co/bQCe9daeFI

Matt Alderton
Matt Alderton @AldertonWrites
9 Aug 20

Faced with uncertainty about #climatechange, engineers designing roads can do little but guess. And the wrong guess could be costly and dangerous. Learn why in my article in today's @washingtonpost. https://t.co/L7bDgmiFTC https://t.co/I6gnYYB5W9