Irina Zhorov

Irina Zhorov was WESA’s reporter for Keystone Crossroads, a statewide public media initiative focused on issues in older Pennsylvania communities.

Irina is a Philly native but joined Keystone Crossroads from Wyoming, where she covered energy, the Wind River Indian Reservation, and all things cowboy for Wyoming Public Radio. Her work has been recognized by Public Radio News Directors Incorporated awards.

Irina is eternally reading and trying to write books, gardening, biking, and plotting trips.

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A Christmas Tree Thrives On Farms, Struggles In The Wild

Irina Zhorov

The Fraser fir is found in a lot of homes around Christmas. But its wild cousins have been in decline for almost a century because of a small invasive pest.
How A Bird Became Flightless Through Evolution — Twice

Irina Zhorov

More than 100,000 years ago, a bird flew from Madagascar to an island chain, where it lost the ability to fly. The seas rose and then fell and the bird flew back, only to become flightless again.
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In This Bible Study, Science And Faith Don't Have To Compete

Irina Zhorov

"We don't understand all the mysteries of science, we don't know all the mysteries of creation, but we know that they're one and together," a participant said.
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A Lazarus Patient And The Limits Of A Lifesaving Stroke Procedure

Irina Zhorov

About 800,000 people have strokes each year in the U.S. Most are caused by clots that block blood to the brain. In some cases, doctors can remove the clot using a device that looks like a fishing net.
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Congress Expands Program Giving Housing Authorities More Autonomy

Irina Zhorov

Local participants in Moving to Work, a Department of Housing and Urban Development program, like the freedom. But critics say the program doesn't benefit the individuals who rely on those agencies.
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An Artistic Time Capsule Prepares To Hitch A Ride To The Moon

Irina Zhorov

When a company named Astrobotic launches a lunar rover in 2017, the MoonArk will be aboard. It's a lightweight, sturdy "portrait of humanity," carrying the work of more than 200 artists and designers.
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Pittsburgh Tries To Attract Enterprising Immigrants And Refugees

Irina Zhorov

Pittsburgh is the latest Rust Belt city hoping to lure high-skilled immigrants into its labor force by helping refugees and other immigrants land the kind of jobs they held back home.