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Dominique Johnson

Philadelphia
As seen in: HuffPost, JSTOR Daily, Patch, Thought Catalog, BioRxiv, The Mary Sue, Nice Kicks, WCVB-TV (Boston, MA), Her Campus, WESH-TV (Orlando, FL) and
Covers:  international affairs, community news, nonprofits, college news, afterschool programs, people profiling, philadelphia
Doesn't Cover: At the moment, I like to keep an open mind.
@ArcadiaCW MFA grad. Burned out journo. Fan of all things horror. I practice kickboxing too. Sometimes I tweet about the Walking Dead.

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Dominique Johnson’s Biography

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A native of North Philadelphia and a graduate of The Community College of Philadelphia, I currently attend Temple University working towards my Bachelors Degree in journalism.

My writing career began in 2002 when I assisted in the development of the teen community newspaper, The North Philly Metropolis.

Currently I blog for the Huffington Post. Let's connect!

Dominique Johnson’s Journalist Portfolio

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Stepping Away From Homelessness

Stepping Away From Homelessness

Carrying a stack of newspapers and wearing the trademark lime neon-green vest, Brian Belcher, a vendor of One…

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When the Justice System Fails

When the Justice System Fails

For young black men in Philadelphia, sometimes just walking down the street is all it takes to earn a two-mon…

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Emma Fried-Cassorla, Creator of Philly Love Notes, Reminds Philadelphians How Great the City Real...

Emma Fried-Cassorla, Creator of Philly Love Notes, Reminds Philadelphians How Great the City Real...

Philly Love Notes has been becoming increasingly popular by the week. Created by Emma Fried-Cassorla, its mis…

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A writing gem in North Philadelphia encourages students to be creative

A writing gem in North Philadelphia encourages students to be creative

Deep within their North Philadelphia community, students of the Spells Writing Lab prepare for a daily routi…

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Professors Avoid Strike

Professors Avoid Strike

Students, faculty, and staff gathered at 17th and Spring Gardens, the location of the Community College of Ph…

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Philadelphia Artist and Singapore Native Meei-Ling Ng Envisions a Beautiful World Using Recycled ...

Philadelphia Artist and Singapore Native Meei-Ling Ng Envisions a Beautiful World Using Recycled ...

After working for some years as a graphic designer in Singapore, Meei-Ling Ng sought to further expand her kn…

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Articles

'People are losing tens of thousands of dollars': Bipartisan push underway to prevent and report scams

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By Rachel Hirschheimer Verified, Dominique Johnson
| WESH-TV (Orlando, FL) Verified
Updated: 5:20 PM EDT Jul 31, 2026Editorial Standards ⓘ Dominique Johnson WASHINGTON — Americans across the country are falling for scams, sometimes costing them hundreds of thousands of dollars in a matter of seconds. Now, there's a bipartisan push to create a national system to help victims report fraud and hold criminals accountable. "They knew the name of my boss, they knew where I worked." Recent college graduate Sara Beer understands firsthand why it's easy to fall for one of these scams.
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and how it grew into a national holiday

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By Dominique Johnson
| WLKY-TV (Louisville, KY) Verified
While relatively new on the national stage, the Juneteenth holiday has been celebrated in African-American communities for more than 150 years.
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Trump says US helicopter was shot down in Iran strike

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By Dominique Johnson
| WCVB-TV (Boston, MA) Verified
In a post on social media on Tuesday, President Donald Trump said that the United States must respond after Iran allegedly shot down an American helicopter overnight near the Strait of Hormuz. Officials confirm two Army aviators were aboard the Apache attack helicopter when it went down. A U.S. drone boat reportedly rescued the service members, and President Trump confirmed they are safe and uninjured.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

My first real job as a journalist was covering technology and media in Philadelphia.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

No, but I want to. I also would like to own one.

How is social media changing news?

Social media is allowing news to be readily available where ever a person may be.