Philadelphia and Pennsylvania

How The Philadelphia Inquirer held the city’s police department accountable Link toHow The Philadelphia Inquirer held the city’s police department accountable

The findings of the 2022 Philadelphia Inquirer investigative report were striking: At a time of crisis for the city, a…

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Checking in with the 2023 Philadelphia Media Founders Exchange entrepreneurs Link toChecking in with the 2023 Philadelphia Media Founders Exchange entrepreneurs

Cherri Gregg’s goal is to amplify the stories of Black and brown individuals across the Philadelphia region. Gregg is the…

Philadelphians want city leaders to tackle crime, according to Pew analysis of Lenfest Institute survey Link toPhiladelphians want city leaders to tackle crime, according to Pew analysis of Lenfest Institute survey

Philadelphians are anxious about their safety and quality of life in their neighborhoods and want elected officials to prioritize reducing…

New public opinion poll sheds light on the issues and solutions that matter most to Philadelphians  Link toNew public opinion poll sheds light on the issues and solutions that matter most to Philadelphians 

Amidst a competitive election season in which the city will elect a new mayor and the entire 17-member City Council,…

The News Philadelphians Use: Insights from a new study of the city’s news media landscape Link toThe News Philadelphians Use: Insights from a new study of the city’s news media landscape

Correction: An earlier version of this article included incorrect data from the Center for Media Engagement that misidentified Philadelphia locations most…

Philadelphia Media Founders Exchange Q&A: Shameka Sawyer Link toPhiladelphia Media Founders Exchange Q&A: Shameka Sawyer

Shameka Sawyer is on a mission to produce community-centered video journalism that authentically highlights BIPOC experiences. Thanks to the Philadelphia…

Philadelphia Media Founders Exchange Q&A: Anis Taylor Link toPhiladelphia Media Founders Exchange Q&A: Anis Taylor

When screenwriter and multimedia producer Anis Taylor realized that other Philadelphia-based content creators were struggling to find career growth and…

Philadelphia Media Founders Exchange Q&A: Kaia Niambi Shivers Link toPhiladelphia Media Founders Exchange Q&A: Kaia Niambi Shivers

With more than 25 years of diverse experiences in journalism, art, and academia, Kaia Niambi Shivers is familiar with gathering…

Philadelphia Media Founders Exchange Q&A: Kristal Sotomayor Link toPhiladelphia Media Founders Exchange Q&A: Kristal Sotomayor

As a nonbinary Latinx journalist and documentary filmmaker who has made their career in community-driven media, Kristal Sotomayor recognizes the…

Philadelphia Media Founders Exchange Q&A: Indah Nuritasari Link toPhiladelphia Media Founders Exchange Q&A: Indah Nuritasari

With the Indonesian Lantern, Indah Nuritasari has already created a powerful platform for the Indonesian community to find its voice…

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