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Maggie Miles

Maggie Miles is originally from the Outer Banks of North Carolina. She moved to Palm Springs in 2023 to work as an on-call reporter for The New York Times. Her portfolio includes contributions to The Times, BBC, MSN, and many other media outlets. During her career, she has focused on topics ranging from workplace corruption and gun violence to travel features and in-depth profiles of notable people and businesses.

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Maggie's Latest Articles

Meet Megan Robinson: The community connector helping Palm Springs in Colour find its people

Through a popular events calendar and a new social club, Robinson is building inclusive spaces — and real friendships — for people of color across Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley.

Soto steps into mayor’s seat with a lifetime of purpose and a focus on Palm Springs’ future

The city’s next mayor, who will be sworn in Wednesday evening, is known for preparation, equity-focused leadership and a steadfast belief in good governance.

From an Irish pub to Palm Springs: Innovative movement, music therapies are transforming Parkinson’s care

Parkinson’s is the fastest-growing neurodegenerative condition in the world, and the Coachella Valley is uniquely affected due to its aging population and environmental factors.

From fame to survival: A reinvented Susan Powter is bringing her story to Palm Springs

At 67, the fitness icon who once dominated daytime TV in the 1990s will recount her remarkable journey at Oscar’s on Oct. 2.

From tragedy to hope: How one family’s mental health crisis sparked a mission to help others

After her son’s bipolar diagnosis left them navigating a broken healthcare system, actress Mädchen Amick and her family are hoping to open what she said will be the first comprehensive mental health treatment center in the county in Palm Springs.

School district’s Kings Circle program inspires confidence, leadership potential in BIPOC teen boys

The effort aims to nurture students through education, mentorship, and exposure to leaders and history to build self-esteem and prepare them as the next generation of leaders.

‘There’s hopes and dreams in there’: Why first responders risked everything inside the fertility clinic blast zone

Firefighters who rushed to the scene of a deadly May 17 blast say the decision to enter the heavily damaged clinic was driven by a sense of duty — and the knowledge that families’ futures were at stake.

Drag performer’s new hosiery line aims to make artists feel ‘seen and celebrated’ at last

After years of struggling with ill-fitting pantyhose, Honey Davenport's Honey's Hose offers specialized features so performers can finally feel like "this product was made specifically for you."

Triumph over tragedy: How leaders in one Palm Springs industry are shedding light on sobriety, supporting employees

Local business owners are leading the way in creating safe spaces and fostering recovery within the service industry following personal journeys of overcoming addiction and maintaining sobriety.

Palm Springs airport partners with Desert Arc to create life-changing opportunities

Innovative program employs adults with disabilities in vital airport maintenance roles, directing over $1 million to community inclusion.

This weekend’s Drone Fest at Palm Springs High School could be first of its type

The three-day event will include drone light shows, racing competitions, and teams from around the world qualifying for the 2025 FIDA World Cup in Seoul.

Safety Blows? Palm Springs-based initiative gains momentum, hands out 8,000 whistles

In response to rising threats, a local psychotherapist has distributed thousands of whistles, aiming to create safer spaces for vulnerable communities.

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