Kathy Matheson is a reporter, editor and videographer for The Associated Press in Philadelphia. She covers education, religion, spot news and everything in between.
She has a passion for all things Philly except cheesesteaks and overblown stories about Eagles fans throwing snowballs at Santa.
Occasionally she takes photos and blogs them here and on Instagram (katmath13).
On Sundays, she blogs The New York Times crossword here and at www.crosswordkathy.net.
Catching Elephant is a theme by Andy Taylor
Philly airport workers allege unsafe work setting
Wheelchair attendants at Philadelphia International Airport said Monday that defective equipment, lack of training and exposure to bodily fluids have created unsafe working conditions for employees and the disabled passengers they transport.
Flowers near Carpenters Hall. #philly #philadelphia
Crossword Kathy : Crunch Time
If you’ve ever felt “crunched” for time, today’s New York Times crossword puzzle is for you.
Bionic hand? There’s an app for that.
App lets amputees program their own bionic hands
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Double-amputee Jason Koger used to fly hundreds of miles to visit a clinician when he wanted to adjust the grips on his bionic hands.
Castro's niece in Philly for gay rights conference
PHILADELPHIA—The niece of Fidel Castro said Friday on a trip to Philadelphia that she believes Cuba and the U.S. will have normal relations one day, but she doesn’t know when.
Mariela Castro to get gay rights award in Philly
The daughter of Cuban President Raul Castro will be allowed to travel to Philadelphia to accept an award for her gay rights advocacy, officials said Tuesday, reversing a previous decision to reject her visa request. Mariela Castro will attend the Equality Forum’s annual conference on civil…
Pa. congressman unveils new airline safety plan
New airline safety legislation would mandate the installation of extra cockpit security in order to protect pilots and passengers from 9/11-style terrorist attacks, its main sponsor said Monday. The current …
Spruce Street. #philly #philadelphia
Crossword Kathy : Soft T's
New York Times crossword, April 28 / Constructed by Patrick Berry There’s no soft-peddling it: Today’s puzzle was completely given away by the title. “Soft T’s” is an aural clue that common phrases …
