Topic: News Media

Guest Commentary: Urban Doom Loop … Really?
A story in the Wall Street Journal last week singled Philly out for having an empty office district. The head of the Center City District wonders: Do facts even matter anymore?
By Paul R. Levy
Meet the Philadelphia Documenters
Resolve Philly introduces a Chicago-born program to make sure everyone knows what’s going on in city meetings. Transparency and jobs ensue.
By Courtney DuChene
Seriously? Now Drag Racing is a … Hobby?
Hey, Inquirer: Philly’s latest tragic example of antisocial disorder ought to be called out for what it is
By Larry Platt
News Youse Use
A new survey of more than 1,500 Philadelphians sheds light on what people really want from local media. (Spoiler alert: The Citizen does a lot of it!)
By Jessica Blatt Press
Ideas We Should Steal: Verify the News
A long-time university president believes the general public could use a crash course in fact-checking — and that news itself can be the teacher
By Elaine Maimon
Michael Eric Dyson’s Black History Month All Stars
All-Star #16: Chuck Stone
By Michael Eric Dyson
Art for Change: The Arts Journalist
The next in a series with Forman Arts Initiative profiles Julia Marsh, new executive director and editor of Philly Artblog
By Morgan Nitz
Michael Eric Dyson’s Black History Month All Stars
All Star #12: Ed Bradley
By Michael Eric Dyson