Perspective: Every week, two more newspapers close — and ‘news deserts’ grow larger
In poorer, less-wired parts of the U.S., it’s harder to find credible news about your local community. That has dire implications for democracy.
When Local Newspapers Fold, Polarization Rises. Here’s What You Can Do
The US has lost a quarter of its local newsrooms, and without those, communities suffer. But experts have ways we can stem the flow.
The Documenters Network Expands Beyond the Midwest
City Bureau announces its first cohort of Documenters Network sites, launching this Fall
The Marshall Project Announces Cleveland Local News Team
A roster of award-winning journalists will produce investigative, data and engagement journalism to serve the people of Cuyahoga County, including those affected by its criminal justice system.
WFAE is among NABJ’s Salute to Excellence award winners
The NABJ Salute to Excellence Awards honors journalism and communications that best cover the Black experience or address issues affecting the worldwide Black community. WFAE was honored in the investigative category.
Sahan Journal to be honored with Rising Star Award from Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press
Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press celebrates the accomplishments of leaders in the news media and legal fields whose work embodies the values of the First Amendment. At the October 11, 2022 awards, Sahan Journal and founder/CEO Mukhtar M. Ibrahim will be honored.
MLK50 founder Wendi C. Thomas to receive national press freedom award
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press’ 2022 honorees include PBS’ Judy Woodruff; awards to be presented at October event
WFAE expands senior leadership team
Debra Turner Bailey, Douglas Handy and Penda Howell have joined WFAE as chief people officer, chief financial officer and chief revenue officer, respectively. The positions focus on employee engagement, finance and new revenue streams. Turner Bailey’s and Howell’s positions are new to WFAE.
Votebeat launches with $3.1 million
Chalkbeat, the nonprofit news outlet that covers education at the local level, has raised $3.1 million to permanently launch a separate newsroom called Votebeat, which will be dedicated to covering voting at the local level.
KERA and the Fort Worth Report launch local journalism collaboration
KERA News and the Fort Worth Report are excited to announce a collaboration to better serve diverse North Texas communities with local news and arts and culture journalism. The two organizations will work together to cover the most critical stories affecting Fort Worth and Tarrant County.
