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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…

How The Philadelphia Inquirer’s marketing team revamped its subscriber acquisition strategy Link toHow The Philadelphia Inquirer’s marketing team revamped its subscriber acquisition strategy

The formula for securing new subscribers seems simple: Target existing readers, lure people in with limited-time discounts, and focus on…

Pew report: Pennsylvania statehouse press corps has grown 14% since 2014 Link toPew report: Pennsylvania statehouse press corps has grown 14% since 2014

The Pennsylvania statehouse press corps has increased 14% since 2014, with 47 journalists now covering the capitol in Harrisburg, according…

Mutual Aid and the “Messy Middle”: pushing public radio toward antiracism | Tow Center for Digital Journalism Link toMutual Aid and the “Messy Middle”: pushing public radio toward antiracism | Tow Center for Digital Journalism

A deep dive into WHYY's News and Information Community Exchange, which is supported by the Knight-Lenfest Local News Transformation Fund.

How Generocity engaged local funders to support its reporting on the response to the pandemic Link toHow Generocity engaged local funders to support its reporting on the response to the pandemic

Each month for the past year, editors and reporters from Generocity – a news site covering the nonprofit sector in…

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