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Bella Ramirez

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  • Student, Boston University
  • Chief Executive Officer, Wicked Smaht Comedy
Boston, Florida, Fort Lauderdale, New York
As seen in: Yahoo News, Aol, Yahoo, The Sun Chronicle, Cape Cod Times
Covers:  Investigations, Policy
@BU_Tweets ‘25 | BostInno25Under25 | Always @wickedsmahtshow | work in @NBCNews @gbhnews @dailyfreepress | Opinions are my own, RT ≠ endorsement

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Multimedia investigative reporter with experience over nine years in digital, video, audio and data. Telling a story somewhere.

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Feeney pushes for signage, MBTA study to help prevent suicides

Feeney pushes for signage, MBTA study to help prevent suicides

All parking garages taller than 30 feet or three stories would be required to display green and white signage…

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Massachusetts rideshare app drivers dispute rights, worker classification in Rideshare Justice Bi...

Massachusetts rideshare app drivers dispute rights, worker classification in Rideshare Justice Bi...

The Rideshare Justice Bill in the Massachusetts Legislature would alter rideshare app drivers' routes by codi…

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The architect behind the Massachusetts State House used slave labor on the US Capitol

The architect behind the Massachusetts State House used slave labor on the US Capitol

Charles Bulfinch also came from a family of enslavers.

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A resurgent online betting market is boosted by crypto and current events

A resurgent online betting market is boosted by crypto and current events

Polymarket, which launched in 2020, is one of many online prediction markets that have emerged in recent year…

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Massachusetts midterms see a blue wave, 'yes' train

Massachusetts midterms see a blue wave, 'yes' train

Democratic state Sen. Diana DiZoglio declared victory in the race for state auditor against Republican Anthon…

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Gubernatorial candidates discuss climate change, environmental justice at WBUR forum

Gubernatorial candidates discuss climate change, environmental justice at WBUR forum

Massachusetts Democratic gubernatorial candidates State Senator Sonia Chang-Díaz and Attorney General Maura H…

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Denied the 'right to hug': In many U.S. jails, video calls are the only way detainees can see loved ones

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By Bella Ramirez, Dan Slepian , Kenzi Abou-Sabe , Alexandra Chaidez
| Aol
June 20, 2024 at 4:00 PM Reekila Harris-Dudley had been eagerly awaiting the video call. At 4 feet, 11 inches tall, she was perched on a plastic crate at the Genesee County jail in Flint, Michigan, positioning herself in front of a screen built into the wall. She said it was the only way she could wish her daughter a happy fourth birthday face to face. But the call failed to connect. “It kept saying that the system was down,” the 31-year-old mother recounted.
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Along the Way: Attleboro retiree a Woman of Distinction

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By Bella Ramirez
| The Sun Chronicle
Retired city teacher a Woman of Distinction Elizabeth Fuller, a retired Attleboro teacher, was honored at the Alpha Delta Kappa society state convention as their Woman of Distinction. Fuller earned the achievement for her years of teaching and time dedicated to community organizations. ADK’s Epsilon chapter also honored Molly Moore, an Attleboro High School graduate who plans to go into education. Moore won the group’s 2024 scholarship.
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Along the Way: North, Norfolk starting farmers markets

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By Bella Ramirez
| The Sun Chronicle
NA, Norfolk starting farmers markets The North Attleboro farmers market kicks off this Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Veterans Park in front of town hall, 43 South Washington St. The market will be held weekly on Wednesdays through Sept. 11. For more information , go to northattleboroughfarmersmarket.com. Also starting this Wednesday, Norfolk will be holding its weekly farmers market from 3-7 p.m. until Sept. 25 on Town Hill (the town common). More info: norfolkfarmersmarket.com.
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Interview

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What was your first job as a journalist?

Yearbook Features Writer

Have you ever used a typewriter?

No, but I asked for one for my birthday every year (never got one).

How is social media changing news?

It's making it more accessible and creating more open source information and misinformation pathways. More audience jobs too.

Awards

New England Newspaper and Press Association

2022 - College Rising Star Award

Honors an undergrad who is already distinguishing her or himself as a standout in the newsroom. Nominees may be reporters, editors, copy editors or digital journalists.

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BostInno 25 Under 25

2023 - Entrepreneurship

BostInno, a part of the American Inno network, selects 25 people under the age of 25 to honor young innovators making an impact in their communities. They describe honorees as "young, ambitious entrepreneurs who will become the future leaders of Boston’s startup scene."

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