It’s pronounced block.

I’m Emily Bloch — a journalist specializing in youth and internet culture and its intersections with diversity and politics. I cover national trending news for the Philadelphia Inquirer. I’m also vice president of the Society of Professional Journalists.

You should know I’m a recovering Floridian thriving in South Philly. I covered education for The Florida Times-Union in Jacksonville while simultaneously specializing in the paper’s digital engagement, Instagram and Reddit strategies (all topics I consult on if your news outlet wants to do the same). Before that, my priors included The Sun-Sentinel and South Florida Gay News.

My work has been featured in Teen Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Eater, USA TODAY and The Lily, to name a few.