Bringing New Immigrants into the Debate
The St. Paul Pioneer Press opened a dialogue with the community about the "New Face of Minnesota." Pat Ford reports on the paper's civic coverage of the community impact of a growing immigrant population.
Civic Catalyst: Practicing Civic Journalism
Mapping Pay Off: Better Stories
An update on how the Civic Mapping Seminars and the techniques of civic mapping have improved newsroom reflexes and daily journalism. By Pat Ford.
Sounding Off on Schools
Laura Tutor of The Anniston Star reports on how the paper provided a forum for the community to voice their concerns on a proposed school system merger.
Stormy Weather Ahead
How do you bring a major story down to the neighborhood level? The Virginian-Pilot found a way to bring home its hurricane coverage with an innovative flood map. By Pat Ford.
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.
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.
Civic Design: Involving Readers at Every Turn
A look at the growing use of civic design techniques to involve readers in stories and navigate news more quickly. Spotlight on The Gazette in Colorado Springs and The Virginian-Pilot. By Pat Ford.
New Sensibilities Always Vie With Old Habits
Pew Center Director Jan Schaffer says newsrooms may achieve more diversity by changing reporter's habits and reflexes and teaching them how to map their communities.