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How to Fill the Void in Local News

December 18, 2017

One of the most important projects in New Jersey is Free Press’ News Voices project, which builds relationships between newsrooms and communities.

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Good Journalism Won't Be Enough

December 13, 2017

"If journalists want the public to listen, then journalists have to listen to the public. If journalists want the public to care, then journalists have to care about the public."

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'Local News Is Just Missing'

December 12, 2017

Students, educators and others gathered at a recent News Voices: New Jersey forum to talk about the Civic Info Bill — and what they need from local media.

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News Voices: North Carolina Heads East

December 11, 2017

News Voices: North Carolina recently hosted a meetup in Wilmington, where journalists and residents came together to talk about local news.

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New Jersey Residents Speak Out: Why Local News Matters

November 22, 2017

The need for community-engaged journalism is more critical than ever. That’s why New Jersey residents are asking lawmakers to support the Civic Info Bill.

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Camden Residents Come Out to Support the Future of N.J. Media

November 22, 2017

Participants in a community forum at the Camden Conference Center turned up the heat on the Civic Info Bill.

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Hoping a New Jersey Windfall Will Help New Jersey Journalism

November 21, 2017

Should New Jersey use nearly a third of a $332-million windfall to bolster and expand local journalism across the state? Absolutely!

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365 Days of Resistance

November 8, 2017

When Trump was elected one year ago today, we we knew we had to do three things: resist, rethink and rebuild. Here’s what that’s looked like.

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Net Neutrality, Internet Access, Local Journalism, Press Freedom, Media Consolidation

The loss of local news coverage has made it difficult for residents to stay informed, make decisions about voting, and participate in municipal and civic affairs. However, there is a glimmer of hope that this trend can be reversed.

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Newark Residents Come Together to Advocate for the Civic Info Bill

November 1, 2017

Thirty-five Newark residents joined forces to learn about ways to fight for better news and information in their communities.

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News Voices Updates

How to Fill the Void in Local News

Good Journalism Won't Be Enough

'Local News Is Just Missing'

News Voices: North Carolina Heads East

New Jersey Residents Speak Out: Why Local News Matters

Camden Residents Come Out to Support the Future of N.J. Media

Hoping a New Jersey Windfall Will Help New Jersey Journalism

365 Days of Resistance

When No News Is ... No News

Newark Residents Come Together to Advocate for the Civic Info Bill

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