Abigail Adams

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Title: Writer/Reporter - Human Interest — PEOPLE
Expertise: Missing Persons Cases, Accidents and Tragedies, Social Media News
  • Abigail Adams has been working as a writer and reporter for seven years, covering various beats including human interest, politics, professional sports, reality television, and more.
  • She joined PEOPLE in June 2021, and is currently working as a writer-reporter for Human Interest.
  • Abigail previously worked at NESN, The Cohasset Mariner and MetroWest Daily News. She is also the founder and host of the Wicked Unscripted podcast.

Experience

Abigail Adams has been working as a writer and reporter for seven years, and has been with PEOPLE since June 2021.

Before joining PEOPLE, Abigail covered various beats for numerous news outlets including NESN, The Cohasset Mariner, and MetroWest Daily News. In 2022, she created a reality television-based podcast named Wicked Unscripted.

Abigail is also a 2017 graduate of Lasell University, where she earned a degree in Political Communication. As a student, she wrote political opinion pieces for the school’s student-led newspaper, The 1851 Chronicle.

Education

Abigail graduated from Lasell University in Newton, Mass., in 2017 with a Bachelor’s degree in Political Communication.

About PEOPLE

PEOPLE, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, delivers the most trustworthy celebrity news and captivating human interest stories, connecting you to the pulse of American culture. Since our first issue hit stands in 1974, we have been striving to tell compelling stories about the people behind the issues, as opposed to just the issues themselves. We are your everyday escape, taking you inside the lives of intriguing stars, newsmakers, up-and-comers and ordinary people doing extraordinary things. We serve and delight you by providing ideas about beauty, food and style through the lens of the people influencing the trends. And we are a force for good by telling stories of hope, optimism and kindness that drive conversation and inspire action. Learn more about us and our editorial guidelines.

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