News Voices Updates

The North Jersey Media Group, which Gannett bought in July, just announced that it will lay off 426 staffers. The news couldn’t come at a worse time.

Cutbacks and consolidation have decimated local news coverage — making community media outlets more important than ever.

More than 60 people attended Free Press’ latest public forum on how journalism can help unite communities.

Free Press has been on the ground figuring out the best ways to connect Garden State journalists and residents via our News Voices: New Jersey project.

There was an incredible spirit of unity Wednesday night as residents and journalists came together to forge a strong future for the community.

From the start, News Voices: New Jersey has set out to bring people and newsrooms together, and to create a space where we can all ask important questions together.

News Voices launched with this question: What if the future of journalism lies in developing deep and meaningful connections between reporters and residents?

More than 80 people attended a community forum on how residents and journalists can work together to tell Atlantic City’s story.