Extra: Getting a Handle on Civic Journalism
The Spokesman-Review adds a new tabloid insert to the paper built on the principles of civic journalism with most of the content provided by members of the community. By Pat Ford.
Civic Catalyst: Summer 2000
What’s Happening in Pew Projects
An update on the progress of the Pew Center's 2000 projects.
Lexington Builds Common Ground on Growth
The debate over growth in Kentucky's "bluegrass country" had come down to a bumper sticker war: "Growth is Good" vs. "Growth Destroys Bluegrass Forever." With the two sides so starkly drawn, the Lexington Herald-Leader had to dig to find what the community could agree on. By Pat Ford.
Savannah, Philadelphia, New Hampshire Share Batten Award for News, Editorial, Online Initiatives
The Savannah Morning News, The Philadelphia Inquirer and New Hampshire Public Radio were presented with the 2000 Batten Award April 26 at Boston University, for exemplary work in journalism with community impact. Includes comments from the winners.