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Karen Rempel

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New York
As seen in: Our Town (New York City, NY), The Spirit, Merritt Herald, WestView News, Our Town Downtown, The Village Sun
Covers:  The West Village, Chelsea, Lower Manhattan, local news, art, events

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Karen Rempel’s Biography

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I have been writing a popular monthly column called "Karen's Quirky Style" since 2019. My column is syndicated, with a photo-rich backlog of 6 years of content. Agents or news outlets, please contact me for details.

I have been a professional writer since 1993, with articles, fiction, poetry, and photography published in BC Woman, Canadian Health Care Magazine, Chelsea News, Discorder, Intercom, Merritt Herald, Our Town Downtown, Our Town East Side, Room of One’s Own, TV Week Magazine, Vancouve…

Karen Rempel’s Journalist Portfolio

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Style on the Street: Everyday Pride in The Village

Style on the Street: Everyday Pride in The Village

By Karen Rempel | Fashion Editor. This month marks the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising and half a …

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Karen's Quirky Style - June 2019

Karen's Quirky Style - June 2019

By Karen Rempel | Fashion Editor. A killer look often starts with one piece to build on. I put this style tog…

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Moon Child Sprinkles Fairy Dust on Christopher Street

Moon Child Sprinkles Fairy Dust on Christopher Street

By Karen Rempel | Fashion Editor. Moon Child is a magical wonderland of fantastical creations by owner Irina …

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Crisis Text Line Helps the Text Generation

Crisis Text Line Helps the Text Generation

By Karen Rempel. The Crisis Text Line is a free service founded by West Village resident Nancy Lublin. Nancy …

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Parsons School of Design Runway Show Ornamented Fifth Avenue

Parsons School of Design Runway Show Ornamented Fifth Avenue

By Karen Rempel | Fashion Editor. As part of the New School's graduation festivities at the end of May, the P…

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Karen's Quirky Style - May 2019

Karen's Quirky Style - May 2019

By Karen Rempel. For me, having fun with fashion is about finding pieces I love at the most unexpected moment…

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Articles

Karen’s Quirky New York: NAC Awards Medal of Honor to The New Yorker Ed. David Remnick

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By Karen Rempel 
| Our Town (New York City, NY)
New York’s glitterati gathered at Gramercy Park’s National Arts Club (NAC) on May 6 to celebrate as journalist, writer, and editor David Remnick received the club’s Medal of Honor for Achievement in Literature. Remnick was honored not just for his own writing, which is impressive in its global, multi-genre scope and sheer vastness of word count, but also for his contribution to literature as editor of The New Yorker magazine.
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Brkln Bloke Breaking Bad with Pop-Up Opening at Pershing Sq.

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By Karen Rempel 
| Our Town Downtown
British-born hip hop artist and fashion designer Wayne Fortune is showcasing the latest in his Brkln Bloke streetwear collection at a new pop up store that just opened this weekend in Pershing Square near Grand Central. Guests were able to catch the latest drips, drinks, and beats at the menswear designer's grand opening on March 19 at 89 E. 42nd St. It runs until the end of May.
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Brkln Bloke Breaking Bad with Pop-Up Opening at Grand Central

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By Karen Rempel 
| Our Town Downtown
Brkln Bloke is dope on a rope-the coolest locally-designed rigging (streetwear) for Manhattan dudes about town. Brkln Bloke, founded by Londoner Wayne Fortune, has been popping up around town for more than a decade. Their latest pop-up experience mixes old and new favorites from their menswear collection, plus shades and other accessories. The open-design space beckons you in at 89 East 42nd Street, near the main entrance to Grand Central Terminal.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Douglas College student paper called The Other Press, in New Westminster, British Columbia

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Of course!

How is social media changing news?

The pace is so fast!

Awards

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Society for Technical Communication Pacesetter Award

2012 - Community Leadership

Implemented a “mentorship lite” service that links aspiring writers with senior writers. Chapter won a Pacesetter Award for innovation. Other chapters (including the New York Metro chapter) have implemented a similar service based on the model I created.

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Society for Technical Communication Pacesetter Award

2009 - Community Leadership

Led team in transition from geographically-based to virtual chapter, while continuing to support local programs. Increased volunteer team from 12 to 27. Guided strategic planning. Chapter won a Pacesetter Award for innovative use of technology.

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STC Canada West Coast Chapter’s Distinguished Award

1995 - Training Materials

Researched, wrote, designed, illustrated, and desktop published 66-page, full-color prototype of beading how-to book. Pre-sold 1,500 copies. Obtained distributor. Expanded content to publisher specifications (final length 159 pages).

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STC’s International Merit Award

1997 - Training Materials

Canadian best-seller how-to book. Researched, wrote, designed, illustrated, and desktop published 66-page, full-color prototype of beading how-to book. Pre-sold 1,500 copies. Obtained distributor. Expanded content to publisher specifications (final length 159 pages).

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