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Five key lessons from the Reimagining Philadelphia Journalism Summit Link toFive key lessons from the Reimagining Philadelphia Journalism Summit

Philadelphia is one of the most diverse cities in the United States, and the city boasts an equally diverse breadth…

How Spotlight PA’s State College bureau is bringing statewide coverage to the local level Link toHow Spotlight PA’s State College bureau is bringing statewide coverage to the local level

Having grown up, earned her degree, and started her editorial career in the State College area, Sarah Rafacz has strong…

Two perspectives on developing benchmarks for representation in local news coverage by using an automated local news mapping tool Link toTwo perspectives on developing benchmarks for representation in local news coverage by using an automated local news mapping tool

This piece was written in collaboration with Lowell Brown and Beatrice Rider of NKCDC. In March 2022, The Lenfest Local…

Philadelphia’s news media system: which audiences are underserved? | Journal of Communication Link toPhiladelphia’s news media system: which audiences are underserved? | Journal of Communication

"This study builds a multi-dimensional framework for assessing local media systems to identify potential gaps in news provision, especially among…

2022 Reimagining Philadelphia Journalism Summit Link to2022 Reimagining Philadelphia Journalism Summit

This hybrid event — in-person at the Loews Hotel Philadelphia in Center City, with the plenary sessions streaming online —…

What to know about Right to Know: How Pennsylvania journalists can use open records laws Link toWhat to know about Right to Know: How Pennsylvania journalists can use open records laws

In an ideal world, Right to Know laws ensure journalists have fair and equitable access to government and court systems.…

Solution Set: Measuring impact in a news ecosystem Link toSolution Set: Measuring impact in a news ecosystem

Researchers have been studying media ecosystems for decades, but it wasn’t until 2010 that the idea of news ecosystems became…

How The Lenfest Institute is measuring impact in the Philadelphia Media Ecosystem Link toHow The Lenfest Institute is measuring impact in the Philadelphia Media Ecosystem

The Lenfest Institute for Journalism and our partners in the Philadelphia news ecosystem share a common goal — a diverse, thriving…

How The Philadelphia Inquirer and Spotlight PA are covering the Pennsylvania primary elections Link toHow The Philadelphia Inquirer and Spotlight PA are covering the Pennsylvania primary elections

[This article originally appeared in The Lenfest Institute Newsletter. Subscribe here.] As Pennsylvania prepares to elect new leaders in November, including…

A look back at The Lenfest Local Lab’s location-based products that centered on the communities, places, and neighborhoods that frame life for local news readers Link toA look back at The Lenfest Local Lab’s location-based products that centered on the communities, places, and neighborhoods that frame life for local news readers

In this post, and as we sunset the Lenfest Local Lab @ The Inquirer, we’re continuing our team’s commitment to…

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