Kate Silver
Journalist and author
Kate Silver is author of Frommer's Guide to Chicago. Her business, health and travel stories appear in Bloomberg Businessweek, Washington Post, O, the Oprah Magazine and other publications.
PROJECTS
Politico
Sponsored Content: Shaping The Digital Battlespace
How emerging technologies are shaping the next generation of defense.
The Washington Post
Virtual wine tastings bring some sparkle to the self-quarantined
Wineries across the country are finding ways to connect with customers who can't travel.
Chicago Health
The enduring gift of donating a body to science
How the living learn from the dead in Chicago, when a body is donated to science.
Men'sHealth
6 Tips for Walking 26.2 Miles: The DIY Marathon
6 Tips for Walking 26.2 Miles: The DIY Marathon
Politico
Invent and connect
How 5G is revolutionizing the workforce.
Sponsored Content by Politico FOCUS
The Washington Post
For travelers, monastery stays offer peace and quiet, regardless of faith
In cities and in the countryside, these retreats are for people of all beliefs.
American Express
How 3 Businesses Successfully Adapted to Social Distancing
From New York to California, entrepreneurs made split-second decisions to shift their business models in ways they hoped would resonate. Below are three such stories.
Politico
The Power in Numbers
How a large-scale initiative aimed at advancing precision medicine has the potential to help us all. Sponsored content by Leidos/Politico.
O: The Oprah Magazine
This Woman Helps Exonerees Re-Enter Society
For those who've been wrongfully convicted, a novelist tries to do what's right.
Chicago Tribune
On a Mission for Maggie
After their daughter’s death, couple commits to tackling her bucket list, one trip at a time.
Pfizer
5 Tips to Better Cope with Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is the most common non-skin cancer among American men – with more than 176,000 men diagnosed with prostate cancer and more than 27,500 prostate cancer related deaths in the United States in 2013, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The Washington Post
In Chicago, muralist Hebru Brantley’s outdoor art moves inside
Hebru Brantley's character Flyboy, who got his start on the streets of Chicago, now has an immersive indoor home.
Saveur
The Drinkers Guide to Stocking Your Windowsill
Spiff up your in-house bar repertoire by planting a cocktail garden this spring.
The Washington Post
Japan’s culture shocks may be big, but its charm is all in the tiny details
From faux food to heated toilet seats, a visit to Japan feels like a video game, with each step unlocking a new level.
American Express
Mastering the Home-Office Balancing Act
When Carrie Kahn started Complete Business Solutions in 2010, she found that the actual running of the business wasn't difficult. It was working from home that was challenging....