Jessica Heslam

We had to cancel our son’s 7th birthday party but everyone came out to sing “Happy Birthday” to him in the rain. Look at the joy on his face! ⁦@DaveWedge⁩

@francesmargaret @cogwbur @nytimes @WBUR Congrats!!

🚨Some personal news -- After 10 wonderful years, I am leaving @cogwbur to join the @nytimes audio team. More on what's next soon. But for now, a love letter to @WBUR.

@JulieMehegan Congrats Julie!!

I have a new gig! wcvb.com/article/julie-…

@DaveWedge I could do without “no problem.” It’s “you’re welcome.”

Stop saying yep, yup and nope. You’re an adult.

Great @bostonherald story today by @richiet400 on @sammymewy and her involvement with @BGCDorchester #NEWLA2021

@KimberlyEAtkins @GregStohr Congratulations! You are gorgeous, Kim! Love your dress.

@nicolerusso Yes! Was he planning on spending the weekend with Elena? I don’t think her murder was premeditated.

Something still not explained. Hugh told Nicole he was going on a work trip prior to the fancy party. Was it pre-meditated? Or was he just going to run? #undoing

@megansarahj How is it???

I’ve joined the spinning blow dry hairbrush mafia I’m so excited

@AllyNBCBoston @SueNBCBoston @AlyshaNBCBoston @AlisonNBCBoston @MimiSegelNECN @MikeRNBCBoston @KatNBCBoston @JackNBCBoston @LatoyNBCBoston @ShanNBCBoston @BrianBNBCBoston Oh no! I’m so sorry, Ally. You’re so talented and I know your next chapter is going to be great ❤️

Tough day. I lost the job I’ve loved for nearly 2decades. A “cost savings measure” in rough times. Our team did & will continue to do phenomenal work. Our reporters, photographers, editors & producers are totally committed to thoughtful journalism and I will miss them terribly.

@KimberlyEAtkins @binajv @GlobeOpinion Congrats, Kim!!!

@angelarowlings @Rick_Sobey @MarieSzaniszlo @jenbmiller @BobMcGovernJr @olivia_vanni @kguregian @KimberlyEAtkins @BostonHeraldHS @EricaMouraNEWS @FriasJ88 @SteveBHoop @T_Prussman @CBCastleberry @lexcohan @HankWH @murph56 @richiet400 @conroyherald @Jpell915 @photowilcox You are so talented and passionate about what you do. I always loved working with you. I’m sorry this happened but I know many amazing opportunities are ahead. Let’s catch up soon!

So proud of ⁦my husband ⁦@DaveWedge⁩ on his latest book #huntingwhitey, which comes out Tuesday. Read an exclusive excerpt in today’s @nypost nypost.com/2020/05/23/how…

@brianmmccarty @EntitledBeer @brainytree Hi Brian - yes, she has!

@JessicaHeslam She has always been pretty tough, hasn't she? Great job. Thank you Emily cc: @EntitledBeer @brainytree

Emily is one of my dearest friends. We met in 8th grade French class. She’s a nurse & a mom who recovered from coronavirus and is now helping others on the frontlines. I’m so proud of you, Em! ❤️❤️❤️ #COVID19 #nurses #HeroesOfCovid19

@megansarahj ❤️

Sitting at my dad and nephew’s grave thinking about all the people losing parents to COVID, and just wanted to say that the way you feel right now is not the way you’ll feel forever. I call it “being in the grief bucket.” But just remember: the bucket is not permanent!!!

@LeighLucasGeary So happy to see this ❤️

@Miyahoka Happy Birthday! ❤️

@JamesPotter23 Thanks so much Jim! I always loved working with you and it’s so nice to hear from you. Hope all is good with you!

@JessicaHeslam I’m sorry to hear that Jess. You have so much to be proud of during a great career there. You have always been a solid professional. Great columns that hit the hearts and souls of readers. Good luck.

Some personal news: (thread) Today was tough. My Boston Herald career has come to an end. I’ve had an incredible run for the past 20 years. For the past nine years, I’ve been a news columnist, a position I’ve been honored and proud to hold. I’ve always tried to bring ... 1/3

@jenbmiller You’re the best Jennie! Thank you.

.@JessicaHeslam’s columns were a gift to #Boston. She won the trust and admiration of mayors, governors and many others. She could get a reference from just about anyone in Mass. I worked a few feet from her for many years, so HMU if you want to know how amazing I think she is.

@ruslodi That’s really nice. Thanks Rus.

@JessicaHeslam Sorry to hear this. You are one of those longtime familiar bylines that is always great to see atop a story because what comes after is always really good. We’ll be reading you again, I am sure.

@davidlinton @DaveWedge Thanks Dave - same here!

Big loss for the Herald and local journalism. @JessicaHeslam has been one of the city’s best and hardest working journos for 20 years. I’ll miss her columns but am excited for her next act.... onward!