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Melissa Frick

Local Government Reporter

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MLive, OFFICER, Fire Engineering

Preston's Summary

Melissa Frick is a Local Government Reporter at MLive.com, where she covers local government and public policy in West Michigan, focusing on communities in Kent and Ottawa counties. With a background in journalism and Spanish from Central Michigan University, she reports on a range of topics including elections, urban development, and the housing market. Melissa's work has been featured in various publications, including Flipboard and the New Hampshire Union Leader.

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Geo Focus

Grand Rapids, United States (Local)

Coverage Attributes:

Beta
Informative: 73 %
Events: 12 %
Data Driven: 11 %
Opinion: 2 %

Themes Covered:

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Most Recent Topics:

  • Urban Design
  • Urban Development
  • Security Equipment
  • Security Systems
  • Surveillance Technologies
  • Public Transportation
  • Traffic Management Systems

Pitching Insights

Melissa's coverage primarily focuses on local news pertaining to education, house & home topics, crime, and events in the Grand Rapids area. She often covers government announcements related to local schools and zoning issues. Given this focus, she would likely be interested in pitches related to new developments or initiatives by educational institutions or housing-related businesses in the Grand Rapids area.

Additionally, Melissa frequently highlights community events and crime stories. Pitches offering unique angles on local events or insights into relevant crime trends could also capture her attention.

Those pitching should ensure that their story ideas are hyper-localized to the Grand Rapids area of Michigan while aligning with Melissa's coverage themes for a greater chance of resonating with her interests.

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