MA Legislature Sends Journalism Commission to Governor’s Desk
BOSTON (1/8/2021) -- State Representative Lori Ehrlich (D-Marblehead) and State Senator Brendan Crighton (D-Lynn) announced Thursday the inclusion of their journalism commission...
Attention New England Organizations – SPJ Foundation Grant Applications Open
The Society of Professional Journalists Foundation awards about $300,000 in grant monies annually. In the past, some of these...
Violence isn’t protest
Assembling to protest is our right under the First Amendment — it’s how we talk to each other as a nation.
2020 Just Won’t Go Away When It Comes to First Amendment Issues in 2021
2020 is the challenging year that just won’t go away, however much we wish it would, as many current issues over First...
Solutions Journalism – Reporting on problems while seeking solutions
With a few simple questions and just a little extra effort, reporters and editors can quickly improve the quality and value of...
Newspapers and the 2021 Stimulus Package
The law firm of Sternberg, Naccari & White has been on the front line of the Cares Act and its implications...
Entries Open For SPJ Mark of Excellence Awards in Student Journalism
Annually, the Society of Professional Journalists presents the Mark of Excellence Awards, honoring the best in student...
Report for America 2021-2022 New England Newsrooms
Report for America announced on Dec. 8 the selection of 64 new local news organizations as host newsroom partners, 14 are located in New England.
2020 Local Media Digital Innovation Awards
The Local Media Association announced that the 2020 Local Media Digital Innovation Awards are open for entry....
Congress passes legislation honoring fallen journalists
Update to this post: President Donald Trump signed this into law on Dec. 23, 2020.