Multimedia Journalist

Gina Joseph

Gina Joseph is a data/multimedia journalist, whose stories have earned numerous awards from the Society of Professional Journalists and Michigan Press Association.

HOUSTON, TEXAS – OCTOBER 25: A family shops for toys at a Target store on October 25, 2021 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

Toy review 2025: STEAM toys are HOT

December 1, 2025 at 1:53 p.m.

One of the toys getting everyone's attention this year is Clixo, a STEAM building toy.

Jeff Radke’s family has operated a bike shop in Macomb County for 50 years and while they knew e-bikes would be popular they never imagined the e-bike boom that’s going on now. (Gina Joseph – The Macomb Daily)

Gaining speed: E-bikes pose opportunity and hazards

October 18, 2025 at 10:20 a.m.

Experts weigh in on the pros and cons that come with the surging popularity of electric bicycles.

Eddy Goldfarb, 102, best known for inventing the Yakity-Yak (chattering) Teeth, Stompers, KerPlunk, Vac-U-Form and the Bubble Gun shares his views on toymaking with MediaNews Group.”Eddy’s World,” a new short documentary about his career will be shown on PBS stations throughout the country and available to stream on PBS.org and the PBS App beginning December 2nd. Photo courtesy of www.eddysworld.net

Lifelong toy maker offers his take on what inspires children

November 20, 2023 at 3:35 p.m.

It’s obvious toymakers have a great sense of humor but even the most imaginative person would have trouble coming up with an idea for a toy every child might like...

Stella Bacha of New Haven, 2, is just discovering Barbie dolls and by the looks of it will be a fan for a long time. Mattel, Inc.’s Ruth Handler debuted Barbie on March 9, 1959 at the American International Toy Fair in New York City. The toy has always been a star but this summer’s release of the “Barbie” movie has propelled it to the forefront once again, along with other Barbie-like pink toys. GINA JOSEPH – THE MACOMB DAILY

‘Barbie’ and other hit movies inspire a spike in toy sales

November 20, 2023 at 3:17 p.m.

The blockbuster hit movie starring Margot Robbie as America’s iconic doll has not only been a smash hit for Mattel but has helped to boost the sales for other toymakers...

Richard Philippi, 59, of Clinton Township, Michigan, said his plan after retiring from his job a the Department of Public Works was to find a part-time position that allowed him to earn a little extra money but also give back to his community. (Gina Joseph | The Macomb Daily)

Silver lining: The benefits of retirees returning to the workforce

April 5, 2023 at 3:48 p.m.

A workforce deficit was caused by more retirement workers leaving than younger workers entering it.

Displaying a pizza from the Engine House in Mount Clemens are Melissa Sponkowski, left, and Dana Worzella. Pizza is the number one dish served at Super Bowl parties. Photo courtesy of Greg Sisoy/Engine House

Pizza is number one when it comes to favorite Super Bowl foods

February 8, 2023 at 3:10 p.m.

Pizza will be served during the game by at least 56% of those watching it, according to a recent survey by TopCashback.com, a popular online cash back savings site.

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