MaryJo Kurtz
editor and journalist
editor and journalist
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I am a journalist and news website editor. My research and essay work has regularly been published in over 80 newspapers and magazines around the United States, and I have worked in both television and radio as a show host, reporter and anchor.
Included on this site is a list of media outlets in which my work has appeared. You can also find a preview of my inventory and a little background information about my professional experience. For information on freelance work or reprints, please contact me at kurtz.maryjo@gmail.com.
Currently, I serve as the Editor of Westborough.Patch. Please contact me at maryjo.kurtz@patch.com with news, tips and information regarding Westborough Patch.
Thanks for stopping by. Before you go, please sign my guestbook. I'd love to know you were here!
"Super job! I really like your writing style. I'll never
figure out how you manage all the work you do to make Westborough Patch
so special."
— Deborah V., Westborough, Massachusetts
February 2012
Article: "Coyotes Spotted Near Warren and Morse Streets"
— Deborah V., Westborough, Massachusetts
February 2012
Article: "Coyotes Spotted Near Warren and Morse Streets"
- Mike Matley, Holliston, Massachusetts
January 2012
Article: "Longtime Library Caretaker to Be Cut"
"You truly are an exceptional writer and reporter."
- Kathy Behan, Editor
Community Advocate, Westborough, Massachusetts
October 2010
"Thank you for doing a wonderful job on the story, Mary Jo.
We knew we were in good hands with you."
- Laura Gilmartin, Westborough, Massachusetts
September 2010
Article: "Embracing Makeda"
"It was a terrific article."
-David Ossam, Wellesley, Massachusetts, May 2010
Article: "Fenway on a Budget"
"In a very short time, you’ve made a very big impact…
your writing skills, passion and knowledge
have already become a great asset to us
and we’re looking forward to a very productive relationship."
- Dave Bagdon, Publisher
Community Advocate, Westborough, Massachusetts
April 2010
"Your article summed up how a family should be!"
- Michele Beckner Atha, Sobradinho, Bahia, Brazil
March 2010
Story: "Safe at Home for Christmas"
“I have such confidence when I receive your articles,
and for that, I am so grateful!”
- Carrie Wattu, Editor
Bay State Parent Magazine, Massachusetts
March 2010
"Being able to find the right words to completely capture
the person reading them and make that person feel the experience is a gift. You have that gift!"
- Tom DeCesare, Overland Park, Kansas, March 2010
Story: "Safe at Home for Christmas"
"I love your story 'Safe at Home for Christmas'! I sent it to my 2 daughters -
one newly married, one in a relationship - and hope that I am never a
mother/mother-in-law that doesn't encourage them to develop their own team."
- Wendy Kemp, Rochester, NY, December 2009
"I just finished reading your article in Catholic Digest and loved it!”
- Rachel Cambre, Lexington, South Carolina, December 2009
Story: "Safe at Home for Christmas"
"I read your story about the home plate holiday tradition and was very inspired."
- Sandy S., Maryland, December 2009
Story: "Safe at Home for Christmas"
"I've got tears in my eyes -- great piece!"
- L. C., Massachusetts, November 2009
Story: "Safe at Home for Christmas"
"I loved your article 'Safe at Home for Christmas' in the December Catholic Digest…thanks for a great story – I could relate completely."
- Barbara Pettit, Wayne, PA
August 2009
"This is beautiful! It really touched a place in my heart...It’s a home run."
- Trish Reske, Partner, Nowspeed Marketing
Freelance writer, Massachusetts, May 2009
Story: "Safe at Home for Christmas"
“My daughter is going away to overnight camp for the first time this summer
and I got some good ideas from your article.”
- Kim Allen, Edtior
Growing Up in Santa Cruz magazine
Santa Cruz, California, May 2009
Article: "Sealed with a Kiss! 12 Fun Ideas for Sending Camp Care Packages"
"I really enjoy reading your work."
- Mary Rarick, Managing Editor
Portland Family magazine
Portland, Oregon, April 2009
" I really enjoy your writing style."
- Kim Carlisle, Editor, Space City Publishing, LLC
Fort Bend Parent, Katy Parent, and Space City Parent magazines
Houston, March 2009
"You have a very warm writing style."
- Kim Porrazzo, Chief Content Officer for Churm Media and
Editor-in-Chief for OC Family Magazine
Orange County, California, February 2009
"This is a GREAT article – as pure as Joey and enlightening to all of us adults.
Your writing ability just brings it ‘alive’ to the reader."
- Pat Poshard, Editor
Pittsburgh Parent magazine
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, January 2009
Story: "A Lesson About Race"
"We all enjoyed your paper dolls article."
- Dixie Jordan, Editor
Parents' Press
San Francisco, California, January 2009
Story: "The Gift of Paper Dolls"
"I love your writing."
- Martin W. Schwartz, Editor
The Hands-On Parent magazine
Jefferson City, Missouri, January 2009
"(Bob) said that the article was the best and most complete review of the album
that he has ever read - we are grateful to have it!!"
- Ann McGrath
Article: Review of Bob McGrath's children's album "Sing Me a Story"
Bob McGrath is currently celebrating 40 years on Sesame Street!
