The Virginian-Pilot in Norfolk embarks on a bold experiment to bring civic journalism into the paper daily with dedicated pages devoted to education, public life and public safety. Managing Editor Dennis Hartig shares the motivations behind the experiment and reader feedback.
A look at the latest developments in Pew Center-sponsored projects.
Excerpts from a panel discussion in New York City sponsored by the Pew Center in cooperation with Atlantic Monthly on September 11.
Chris Gates of the National Civic League links the shift in community culture and behavior with the advent of civic journalism.
The St. Paul Pioneer Press, KPLU-FM in Tacoma, WA and a coalition of San Francisco news organizations win honors from SPJ, PRNDI and the San Francisco Metropolitan Transportation Commission, respectively.
The Pew Charitable Trusts has renewed funding for another three years for the annual $25,000 Batten Award for Excellence in Civic Journalism and accompanying symposium.
The Pew Center, the Harwood Group, and WLK Graphic Design win a 1997 Clarion Award for the publication, "Tapping Civic Life."
The Asbury Park Press shows how civic journalism can launch all different kinds of journalism -- including an award-winning investigative series.