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Ellie Rushing

What I Do

I cover criminal justice issues and law enforcement in Philadelphia, including how crime and the court systems impact communities.

My Background

I was lucky enough to join The Inquirer in 2019, and moved onto the criminal justice beat in 2022. Since then, I've written extensively on the human toll of gun violence, crafting intimate portraits of victims and perpetrators, and working to show the lasting impact of trauma on communities and families.

I'm a graduate of Rollins College, but I'm a Florida Gator at heart. I live in Philadelphia, and I love walking, biking, and spending days in the sun and at the beach.