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Kevin Shelly

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Cherry Hill, Philadelphia
As seen in: LinkedIn, Medium, USA Today, Patch, Asbury Park Press, The Indianapolis Star, The Journal News, Philly Voice, Delaware Online, MyCentralJersey and
Covers:  enterprise, environment, trauma, local food movement, food, urban planning, theater, beverages, urban education, boomers, boomer issues, casinos
Doesn't Cover: economics, sports, tech
Writer & Journalist. Author of Lynn Bogue Hunt: A Sporting Life. Working on a true-crime book about the death of April Kauffman. Opinions are mine.

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Kevin Shelly’s Biography

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Reporter and editor for newspapers, digital site editor and writer, freelancer for magazines, non-fiction book author, but always a reporter first. Beyond work, outdoor guy who loves to cook.

Kevin Shelly’s Journalist Portfolio

Gay Talese-A Native of Ocean City-Prepares to Leave For A New Home In Connecticut

Gay Talese-A Native of Ocean City-Prepares to Leave For A New Home In Connecticut

Gay Talese didn't want to leave his Ocean City home, but his wife gave him little choice. Now the famed write…

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Shad Enough?

Shad Enough?

Once abundant and celebrated, the American shad's numbers are way down. Biologists don't know why.

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The life of a modern poet

The life of a modern poet

Anna Evans won't tell you she's a poet - unless she knows you - though a poet she is to her marrow. She won't…

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The Year of Living Dangerously

The Year of Living Dangerously

Stephen Dunn wan a Pulitzer for poetry, discovered he has Parkinson's and got divorced in the past year.

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A Dirty Little Secret

A Dirty Little Secret

Gary DiBartolomeo was a compulsive gambler. And the president of Caesar's Atlantic City

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The Road from Glitz to Gloom

The Road from Glitz to Gloom

Steve Bolson, a top Atlantic City casino executive, went to New Orleans and got in bed with the mob.

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How I Automated Shopify Backups (and Why Every Small Business Should Do It Too)

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Kevin Shelly · Follow 8 min read · -- When I joined a company as their Head of Technology, my main responsibilities were maintaining and developing their Shopify e-commerce store. At first glance, it seemed straightforward — ensure the store runs smoothly, update products, and make improvements. However, as I delved deeper into the operations, I quickly realized that backups were a critical yet overlooked aspect of e-commerce management.
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Lights, Camera, Adaptation! The Art of Turning Books into Movies

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Kevin Shelly · Follow 6 min read · -- Welcome, fellow cinephiles and bibliophiles! Grab your popcorn and your favorite paperback because today we dive deep into the fascinating world of adapting beloved novels into cinematic masterpieces. It’s a magical journey where words morph into visuals, and imagination dances with reality — sometimes successfully, and other times… well, let’s just say we’re left scratching our heads.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Editor of five shopper papers, all put to bed on one day. I tried to make sure each had real stories.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes. Manual. Thought I'd died and gone to heaven when I got an IBM Selectric.

How is social media changing news?

It has made news: accessible, faster, shallower and less responsible. In other words, a mixed bag.