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fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
22 hours ago

SUNY Expands Local News Collaborations for Student Learning

Last year SUNY launched the Institute for Local News, engaging a dozen student reporting programs at colleges across the state-including Stony Brook University, the University at Buffalo and the University at Albany-to produce local news content. Faculty direct and edit content produced by student journalists for local media partners. This summer, the Institute sent its first cohort of journalism interns out into the field, offering 20 undergraduates paid roles in established newsrooms.
Higher education
fromPoynter
1 day ago

Can a print journalist become a TV reporter? Some face significant challenges. Others find success. - Poynter

They've already got the journalism part down, but they have to have the platform delivery down,
Miscellaneous
#nonprofit-journalism
fromPoynter
1 week ago
US news

As local news faces mounting challenges, a new report spotlights reasons for optimism - Poynter

fromPoynter
1 week ago
US news

As local news faces mounting challenges, a new report spotlights reasons for optimism - Poynter

fromPortland Mercury
1 week ago

Good Morning, News: Portland's Hefty Festival Fees, Oregon's Newspapers are Dwindling, and Workers are Staying in Jobs They Hate, For Now

Carpenter Media's acquisition of Pamplin Media Group and EO Media Group has led to severe reductions in staffing and print publications, significantly impacting local news coverage in Oregon.
Portland
#new-york
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Day Around the Bay: Thunderstorms Predicted In Parts of CA This Week

City workers found a dead body while clearing a homeless encampment in San Jose, primarily occupied by unhoused LGBTQ+ individuals.
#crime
#wealth-inequality
fromNew York Focus
1 week ago
NYC politics

Brooklyn Power Broker Files Raft of Lawsuits for Doctor Tied to...

New York has significant wealth and diversity, yet faces extreme inequality and segregation.
fromNew York Focus
2 weeks ago
New York City

21 Counties Have Closed Applications for New York's Biggest Child...

New York exemplifies stark contrasts such as wealth inequality, diversity amid segregation, ambitious climate initiatives yet poor accountability.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
1 week ago

YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: A New Era for the Blazers, Our Expensive Cops, and Your Anonymous Rants!

Portland Trail Blazers reportedly have a new owner after years of uncertainty.
London food
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 week ago

Twickenham fire: Firefighters tackle blaze at popular London dining street as area cordoned off

Firefighters in Twickenham battled a significant fire on York Street, affecting local traffic and businesses.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Council removes St George's flags hung by locals to upgrade street lighting

Quality journalism requires community support to provide factual reporting and diverse perspectives.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Firefighters still battling North York Moors blaze with houses 30 miles away affected

Smoke from a large moor fire in Yorkshire has affected residents over 30 miles away, with firefighters battling the blaze near RAF Fylingdales since Monday.
UK news
#portland
fromPortland Mercury
1 week ago
Portland

Good Morning, News: Willamette River in the Grips of Big Algae, City Council Meeting About Long Meetings Runs Over, and the Inaugural World Humanoid Robot Games

fromPortland Mercury
2 weeks ago
Portland

Good Morning, News: Local Conservatives Proven Wrong (Again), Trump is About to Get Played by Putin, and the Blazers Have a New Owner

fromPortland Mercury
3 weeks ago
Portland

Good Morning, News: Mayor Wilson Blasted for Capitulating to Trump, Pickathon Memories, and FBI to Track Down Texas Democrats

fromPortland Mercury
3 weeks ago
Portland

Good Morning, News: RFK Jr. Cancels Lifesaving Research, Some People Want Fred Meyer to Sell Liquor, and ChatGPT is a Toxic "Companion" to Teens

fromPortland Mercury
3 weeks ago
Portland

Good Morning, News: New Day Center For Portland's Unhoused, New Loan Forgiveness For ICE Agents, and New, Hefty Fees For US Visas

fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago
Portland

Good Morning, News: Ghislaine Is Back, Obama Conspiracies Are Back, Fires Are Back, Everclear Is Back (Or Did They Ever Go Away?)

fromPortland Mercury
1 week ago
Portland

Good Morning, News: Willamette River in the Grips of Big Algae, City Council Meeting About Long Meetings Runs Over, and the Inaugural World Humanoid Robot Games

fromPortland Mercury
2 weeks ago
Portland

Good Morning, News: Local Conservatives Proven Wrong (Again), Trump is About to Get Played by Putin, and the Blazers Have a New Owner

fromPortland Mercury
3 weeks ago
Portland

Good Morning, News: Mayor Wilson Blasted for Capitulating to Trump, Pickathon Memories, and FBI to Track Down Texas Democrats

fromPortland Mercury
3 weeks ago
Portland

Good Morning, News: RFK Jr. Cancels Lifesaving Research, Some People Want Fred Meyer to Sell Liquor, and ChatGPT is a Toxic "Companion" to Teens

fromPortland Mercury
3 weeks ago
Portland

Good Morning, News: New Day Center For Portland's Unhoused, New Loan Forgiveness For ICE Agents, and New, Hefty Fees For US Visas

fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago
Portland

Good Morning, News: Ghislaine Is Back, Obama Conspiracies Are Back, Fires Are Back, Everclear Is Back (Or Did They Ever Go Away?)

#missing-person
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Baby turkey, five chickens stolen from Emma Prusch Farm Park

A baby turkey and five chickens were stolen from Emma Prusch Farm Park, prompting a call for community assistance in identifying the suspect.
#weather
fromNew York Focus
2 weeks ago

Adams Quietly Uses Free Internet at NYCHA to Expand Police...

New York Focus's reporting has directly influenced lawsuits, spurred legislation, and led to the rescission of harmful statewide policies concerning the criminal justice system in New York.
NYC politics
fromPortland Mercury
2 weeks ago

YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: Pickathon Memories, the Mercury's Anniversary, and 25 Years of BAAAAD IDEAS

Portland Mercury celebrates its 25th Anniversary with diverse special features and reflections on historical articles and their impact on the community.
fromPadailypost
2 weeks ago

Car kills 4-year-old boy on sidewalk

A car accident in Burlingame resulted in the death of a 4-year-old boy and injury to a 6-year-old girl.
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago

4-year-old dead, 6-year-old injured after car strikes sidewalk in Burlingame, police say

One child died and another was hospitalized after being struck by a vehicle in Burlingame.
#journalism
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago
Miscellaneous

Day Around the Bay: Veteran Bay Area Reporter Pam Moore Honored With Hall of Fame Induction

fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago
Miscellaneous

Day Around the Bay: Veteran Bay Area Reporter Pam Moore Honored With Hall of Fame Induction

fromNieman Lab
3 weeks ago

Report for America journalists increasingly keep jobs in their host newsrooms, data shows

"Since 2018, RFA has placed 759 corps members in 429 host newsrooms and they have produced more than 100,000 stories, highlighting the initiative's significant impact on local journalism."
Fundraising
Miscellaneous
fromNBC News
3 weeks ago

New York designer found dead on boat at Montauk Yacht Club

Martha Nolan-O'Slatarra, a 33-year-old designer, was found dead on a boat at Montack Yacht Club, prompting an investigation by homicide detectives.
fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago

Garda probe after body of man (50s) found at house in Cork city

A man in his late 50s was found dead in a Cork house with no signs of forced entry or disturbance.
fromsfist.com
3 weeks ago

Tuesday Morning Topline: Cal Fire Water Tanker Crashes In Napa County

Data shows that since they were installed and starting issuing warnings, speeding on some corridors has gone down by 20% or more.
San Francisco
US politics
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Dorchester man allegedly approached 14-year-old with chemical-laced handkerchief

Willie Cowert was charged with assault after allegedly attempting to suffocate a teenager with a chemical-laced handkerchief.
fromsfist.com
3 weeks ago

Monday Morning Headlines: Grateful Dead Celebration Fills Up SF Hotels

Thousands of Deadheads attended Grateful Dead anniversary shows in San Francisco, with many believing it could be the final outing for Dead & Company.
#immigration
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago
Portland

Good Morning, News: ICE Kidnaps Preschool Parent, GOP Steals Money from Public Broadcasting, and Trump's "Epstein Problems" are Just Beginning

fromsfist.com
1 month ago
California

Tuesday Morning Topline: Rally for Local Tattoo Artist Threatened By ICE

Guillermo Medina Reyes is returning to immigration court today after receiving a temporary restraining order against ICE.
fromsyracuse
1 month ago
Canada news

What does Trump's 'big bill' mean for Central New York (Good Morning CNY for July 4)

Crazy Daisies Flowers & Garden Cafe has become a culinary destination since 2019, offering a unique menu including a flight of mimosas.
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago
Portland

Good Morning, News: ICE Kidnaps Preschool Parent, GOP Steals Money from Public Broadcasting, and Trump's "Epstein Problems" are Just Beginning

fromsyracuse
1 month ago
Canada news

What does Trump's 'big bill' mean for Central New York (Good Morning CNY for July 4)

UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Britain's biggest rat' found in Yorkshire home

The UK's largest rat, measuring 22 inches, was captured in Redcar and Cleveland, prompting local council concerns over rising pest control issues.
fromCbsnews
3 weeks ago

Police investigating deadly stabbing inside Brooklyn deli

Officers responded to the New York Deli and Mini Market at the corner of Hegeman and Van Siclen avenues in East New York just after 3 p.m. Friday.
NYC politics
fromNieman Lab
1 month ago

6AM City acquires Good Daily's network of more than 350 AI-generated local newsletters

In January, I uncovered Good Daily, which in less than a year had quietly expanded to more than 350 towns and cities. Each newsletter included fabricated testimonials and portrayed itself as being run by local community members.
E-Commerce
fromNieman Lab
1 month ago

I teach college and report on Colorado media. More professors should do the same in other states

Local news crisis has resulted in significant reporting losses across various sectors.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Two wounded in Greece after explosion at home of prison guard official

A bomb attack in Thessaloniki targeted the home of a prison guard president, wounding two and damaging nearby properties.
fromCity Limits
1 month ago

What Happened This Week in NYC Housing? July 18, 2025

City Limits compiles the latest news on housing, land use, and homelessness in NYC every week.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Webster police call off hunt as poisonous water monitor remains at large

Police Chief Michael Shaw stated that the hunt for the poisonous 5-foot-long water monitor named 'Goose' has been called off and urged residents to call animal control if spotted.
Miscellaneous
#oregon
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago
Portland

Good Morning, News: A Police Standoff at a Local Target Store, Why Kotek Gave $10M to an AI Company, and Stephen Colbert Tells Trump: "Go F*ck Yourself"

fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago
Portland

Good Morning, News: Governor Bans Cellphones in Classrooms, Military Infiltrates an LA Park, and Weather Service Cuts Scrutinized After Deadly Texas Flooding

fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago
Portland

Good Morning, News: A Police Standoff at a Local Target Store, Why Kotek Gave $10M to an AI Company, and Stephen Colbert Tells Trump: "Go F*ck Yourself"

fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago
Portland

Good Morning, News: Governor Bans Cellphones in Classrooms, Military Infiltrates an LA Park, and Weather Service Cuts Scrutinized After Deadly Texas Flooding

fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

Good Morning, News: A Police Standoff at a Target Store, Why Kotek Gave $10M to an AI Company, and Stephen Colbert Tells Trump "Go F*ck Yourself"

Earlier this year, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek approved $10 million to throw at a multi-billion-dollar company leading the artificial intelligence revolution: Nvidia.
Portland
fromCbsnews
1 month ago

Baby thrown down garbage chute on Staten Island, police say

A 1-year-old baby was thrown down a garbage chute on Staten Island, rescued, and is recovering in stable condition with no reported injuries.
Miscellaneous
fromPadailypost
1 month ago

Portola Valley has a new city manager

Darcy Smith has been appointed as Portola Valley's town manager after 22 years in city government.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 month ago

'It's not a realistic thing': Lengthy Red Hook Pool closure leaves residents frustrated * Brooklyn Paper

A broken pipe has closed the Red Hook Pool for most of the summer, frustrating residents.
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

Good Morning, News: Republicans Vote to Kill Local Radio, Trump's Really Creepy Epstein Letter, and Damian Lillard's Coming Home!

"It's going to be in the mid-to-low 80s today-so, practically the North Pole compared to Wednesday's ungodly heat. Even better news? It might rain on Monday, which we desperately need as Oregon enters the season of peak wildfire risk."
Portland
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

San Jose Shop Owner Killed in Fire, Officials Say It Was Arson By Unhoused Woman With Prior Arson Charges

A fire in San Jose resulted in the death of Chris Tran, the owner of Branding Out, with an unhoused woman arrested for arson.
#nextdoor
fromZDNET
1 month ago
Digital life

This new, improved Nextdoor might be just the social app we need right now

fromCNET
1 month ago
Social media marketing

Nextdoor's Big Redesign Packages AI Advice Alongside Human Conversations

fromFortune
1 month ago
Social media marketing

Nextdoor's unlikely hail mary to stem engagement crisis: local journalism

fromZDNET
1 month ago
Digital life

This new, improved Nextdoor might be just the social app we need right now

fromCNET
1 month ago
Social media marketing

Nextdoor's Big Redesign Packages AI Advice Alongside Human Conversations

fromFortune
1 month ago
Social media marketing

Nextdoor's unlikely hail mary to stem engagement crisis: local journalism

fromPoynter
1 month ago

Poynter receives Press Forward funding as part of project to preserve local online news content - Poynter

A project aims to preserve local online news archives with funding from Press Forward to support local news organizations and their vital historical content.
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
1 month ago

Dead snake 'not resembling UK species' found in Havering park

A snake carcass found in Havering is believed to be the remains of a pet that has been 'wrongly disposed of'. A walker in Havering Country Park came across the carcass last Wednesday (July 9), which did not resemble any of the UK's native species.
Miscellaneous
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Escaped emu rescued by police after feather-raising chase

An emu was captured by Brunswick police in a parking lot after escaping from its owner's yard.
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

Good Morning, News: ODOT is Broke, Elon Musk Made an AI Girlfriend, and Sen. Wyden Wants to Unmask ICE

The I-5 Rose Quarter freeway expansion is among the most embattled infrastructure projects in recent memory. ODOT has faced hurdles from the onset, and now, state and federal leaders might have just sucked out what little oxygen the Rose Quarter project had left.
Portland
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

Letters from Our Readers

New York is known as a sports town, and the Post extensively covers local sports, dominating conversations.
UK news
fromwww.echo-news.co.uk
1 month ago

'Huge fireball' seen near London Southend Airport as public asked to keep away

A huge fireball has been spotted near Southend Airport, prompting caution from local authorities.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Chinese restaurant plan gets up nose of residents

Residents of the Forbes Apartments in Woolwich objected to Jincheng Alley's proposed Chinese restaurant due to concerns over the food's pungent odor and fire risks.
London
Miscellaneous
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

There's an upcoming election in Somerville, and the claws are out

There is a competitive race for bike path cat mayor in Somerville, featuring multiple feline candidates.
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
1 month ago

Residents warned to 'keep doors and windows closed' due to HUGE Tolworth fire

Residents advised to keep doors and windows closed due to a significant fire at a sports pavilion in Tolworth.
Miscellaneous
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Woman killed in apparent murder-suicide at N.H. restaurant remembered as 'beacon of light'

Marisol Fuentes Huaracha, a 25-year-old waitress, was killed in an apparent murder-suicide involving her former partner Michael Gleason Jr. in Berlin, New Hampshire.
Miami
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

When Miami TV channels make a big switch, here's where you'll find ABC and Fox

WPLG-Channel 10 will stop broadcasting ABC programming, transferring it to WSVN-Channel 7 effective August 4.
SF LGBT
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Official: 'Series' of incidents targeting LGBTQ+ community in Provincetown under investigation

Several incidents targeting the LGBTQ+ community in Provincetown are under investigation.
Boston food
fromEater Boston
1 month ago

4 Major Boston Restaurant and Bar Closings to Know, June 2025

Several restaurants in and around Boston have closed recently, with hopes for a potential return for some establishments.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

Good Morning, News: ICE's Latest Texting Trap, Trump Tours Alligator Alcatraz, and Portland's Summer of Slushies Has Arrived

ICE continues to arrest asylum seekers in Oregon without cause, raising concerns about their treatment and the impact on families.
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
1 month ago

Busy road in Wallington to be closed off to traffic for 18 days

The Newlands in Wallington will be shut off to all vehicles, including bikes, for 18 days from July 14 due to gas mains replacement works by SGN.
Canada news
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

'Can't sleep!': East Bay neighbors fed up after school alarm won't stop beeping

"Everybody is losing sleep these days," Catherine Stuckey told 7 On Your Side. "It's very country out here...there's crickets...the wind in the cottonwood trees."
California
fromPadailypost
1 month ago

Why wait to get local news?

To get important local stories, get in the habit of picking up the Post in the mornings. Our print edition serves exclusive local news that competitors often copy.
Canada news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Teen in court after manure sprayed on streets in protest against Pride event'

A 19-year-old man has admitted to spraying hen manure across the streets of Ballymena in a bizarre 'act of protest' against the town's inaugural Pride parade.
LGBT
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