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Walking the news: Building walking tours to engage audiences and generate revenue Link toWalking the news: Building walking tours to engage audiences and generate revenue

What if journalism didn’t just live on a screen, but on the streets? Join us for a candid conversation with…

‘Context Creator:’ How local content creators are adding journalistic rigor to their work Link to‘Context Creator:’ How local content creators are adding journalistic rigor to their work

Hybrid news delivery was a key theme at The Lenfest Institute for Journalism’s Philadelphia Creators Summit on April 24, which…

Inside the news desert: A conversation with Nick Mathews Link toInside the news desert: A conversation with Nick Mathews

Date: Thursday, May 7 Time: 3 p.m. ET/ 2 p.m. CT / 1 p.m. MT / 12 p.m. PT Join…

2026 Philadelphia Creators Summit Link to2026 Philadelphia Creators Summit

Philly creators shaping the future of news, this is your room. Build audience, learn revenue strategies, and learn from other…

Spotlight PA’s roadmap to sustainable local news Link toSpotlight PA’s roadmap to sustainable local news

What does it actually take to build and sustain a high-impact newsroom? Launched in 2019 by The Lenfest Institute, Spotlight…

Beyond content: Building services people use & that sustain your news venture Link toBeyond content: Building services people use & that sustain your news venture

When: Wednesday, March 18, 2026 Where: In-person in Center City, Philadelphia Come together for an intimate, one-day working session for Philadelphia local…

Provocations from the 2026 Local News Summit: Can local news meet the moment? A resounding ‘maybe.’ Link toProvocations from the 2026 Local News Summit: Can local news meet the moment? A resounding ‘maybe.’

This essay is part of a series on the 2026 Lenfest Institute-Aspen Digital Local News Summit, an annual convening of…

Reporter’s notebook from the 2026 Local News Summit Link toReporter’s notebook from the 2026 Local News Summit

In a crisis, “people don’t look for perfect information, they look for actionable information.” That is, they don’t just want…

Reporter's notebook from the 2026 Local News Summit by Richard J. Tofel

Beyond the first gift: Stewardship for first-time and one-time donors Link toBeyond the first gift: Stewardship for first-time and one-time donors

Date: Thursday, February 12 Time: 2 p.m. ET/ 1 p.m. CT / Noon MT / 11 a.m. PT After year-end…

Mastering qualitative audience insights with Ariel Zirulnick Link toMastering qualitative audience insights with Ariel Zirulnick

Understanding your audience is essential to creating content and editorial products that truly resonate. Audience and Product Strategist Ariel Zirulnick…

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