Topic: News Media
Local News Matters
What do a historic muckraker, the corruption trial of Johnny Doc, and the long arc of justice in Philadelphia have in common? A robust local newspaper
By Anthony Green
Keeping Local Media Afloat
Today, The Lenfest Institute for Journalism granted The Philadelphia Citizen — and 16 other local media organizations — beaucoup funds to sustain and grow
By Lauren McCutcheon
Stop Feeding the Polarization Beast
A Shippensburg politics professor has an important message for anyone who cares about American democracy
By Alison Dagnes
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
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
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
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