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Parisa Burton

Parisa Burton was The Jersey Bee’s Civic Reporting Intern for summer 2025. She is a West Orange resident and graduated from The College of New Jersey, where she studied marketing and journalism.

Parisa's Latest Articles

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How to deal with heat waves and hot weather in New Jersey
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Reporting
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June 29, 2026

The average temperature in New Jersey is rising faster than most of the U.S. Here is what residents should know about heat waves and dealing with hot weather.

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From the intern’s desk: Lessons on rebuilding trust in media from my Civic Reporting Internship at The Jersey Bee
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June 26, 2025

At The Jersey Bee, journalism isn’t just about reporting. It’s about filling information gaps through listening, inclusive design, and equipping people to become changemakers in their communities.

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