The future of local journalism — and with it, our power to seek the truth and engage with it as a community — is at risk. Our nonprofit project is devoted to doing something about it. At a time when reporting is being lost, we are investing in aspiring journalists. We are pursuing in-depth stories that go beyond what an ordinary small newspaper can do. And we are experimenting with new ways to make local journalism sustainable, starting right here on Outer Cape Cod.
TRURO — When Caroline Townsend was finishing fifth grade at Truro Central School (TCS) in 2012, her parents asked her which sixth grade option she preferred: board … ▶
NEXT GENERATION JOURNALISTS
The number of newsroom jobs across America has declined by half since 2008 as corporate consolidation shifts newspapers’ priorities away from reporting. With a generation of experience lost, restoring local journalism means rebuilding capacity. With summer fellowships, editorial seminars, and reporting jobs, the Local Journalism Project is engaging a new generation in the work, ethics, and promise of excellent reporting.
HANGOUTS
At the Eastham Elks Lodge, Community and Charity Meat
Fish fries, bingo, and raffles that raise thousands for local organizations
EASTHAM –– Last Friday evening a dozen Elks galloped in and out of the kitchen of Lodge #2572 as they prepared the weekly fish fry. On the other side of the … ▶
NEW COMPANY AT FAWC
Fine Arts Work Center Welcomes Its 2021-2022 Fellows
20 visual artists and writers take up residence in Provincetown
Nineteen writing and visual arts fellows arrived last month at the Fine Arts Work Center for seven-month residencies in Provincetown. One more fellow, Ellen Akimoto, … ▶
SPECIAL REPORTING
We are committed to delving in deeper where our community says a special focus is needed. We practice solutions journalism on the climate crisis, the sustainability of the local economy, LGBTQ rights, and access to healthcare. And, in this pandemic year, the coronavirus crisis.
