“Not all newsrooms have to grow. Some need to stay small to serve the community” -Graciela Mochkofsky #KMF2023 John S. Knight Fellowships

“Local doesn’t mean geographic. It means community.” Gem of a quote from Sue Cross during a panel on the future of local journalism #KMF2023 Knight Foundation

Our own Caroline Porter presented at the 2023 Local News Research Workshop at UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media last week and met with incredible researchers focused on #localnews. We're excited to see all the activity in this space. Many thanks to the organizers for putting on such a terrific event!

Listen to @SHollinsD21 speak to her colleagues in the Utah House about the impact they’re making on communities in Utah. Utah can’t run hateful bills like these while also insisting we’re welcoming. Get your act together, #utleg

Disinformation Is Not the Real Problem With Democracy nytimes.com/2023/03/11/opi…

Terrific overview! Democracy Fund’s “A Guide to Assessing Your Local News Ecosystem” — a step-by-step guide to help you learn about your local media landscape + concrete strategies for supporting local news in your community. ecosystems.democracyfund.org/launching-a-ne… via @democracyfund

Thank you to everyone who showed up for the Ballpark Community Council meeting last night! GREAT conversation and GREAT neighbors! I loved hearing from all of you and look forward to the many more conversations we have ahead of us on the future of your neighborhood. ❤️

Local news can build stronger communities. @Ehansen02 writes about three strategies to address the local news crisis. Read here: medium.com/national-trust…

Bravo to the Texas Tribune for detailed coverage of an important trend across the country -- rural newspaper owners in need of succession plans asap

Compared to the cost of launching a new newsroom, conserving + transforming existing news sources is an efficient and effective way to strengthen democracy and support the civic and social fabric of small towns & rural communities. Newsletter signup: nationaltrustforlocalnews.org/learnmore

I’m sure there are lots of intriguing ideas for how to utilize the Smiths Ballpark after the Bees skedaddle but I thought this idea of a women’s sports hub was particularly intriguing. Give it a read and let me know the best ideas you have heard. #utpol sltrib.com/opinion/2023/0…

***New chapter of Bike Lake City: Full Throttle*** Interstate Trails: Utah’s plan to build a statewide network of paved, multi-use paths is more than just a freeway for ebikes. #slc bjaminwood.com/bikelakecity/f…

We’re building a #SLC whose brand and identity are driven by people who are proud of our city and who are excited by its future. Let’s keep building, Salt Lakers. And let’s do it together.

WFAE names Ju-Don Marshall as its next President & CEO wfae.org/inside-wfae/20… Great news for the Queen City!

My latest for Forbes: While Details Still Thin, The MLB To Salt Lake City Effort May Have The Strongest Legs For Expansion forbes.com/sites/maurybro… via @forbes

At National Trust for Local News, we measure the impact of our #communitynews titles by the degree to which they bring people together and motivate people to act. We believe there is a direct relationship between quality #localnews and a community’s well-being. Read more: medium.com/national-trust…

The Ballpark NEXT Design Competition Voting is live, but you have through May 25th to consider and cast your votes. Why not wait and attend our Ballpark NEXT showcase meeting next Monday, May 22nd at 6 PM at the Salt Lake CC South City Campus?

The public can vote on who should be the winners of the Ballpark NEXT through Thursday, May 25: ballparknext.com bit.ly/3IxPz2Q

If print is dying, as so many love to say, it’s because we are being held down and smothered. #SupportLocalNews

We are united with the people of Lewiston and our nearly 400 colleagues at the Maine Trust for Local News. Maine Trust paywalls are down to ensure that Mainers can access the information they need to stay informed and safe. Read Maine Trust coverage here: sunjournal.com/2023/10/26/our…