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Every dollar spent at a small business does triple duty—employing neighbors, supporting local charities, and funding community projects. With 36 million small businesses now employing 60 million Americans, shopping local has never mattered more.
A fellowship program has helped 20 local journalists publish 104 climate stories that reached nearly 3 million people in their own communities. MIT gives reporters the science training and support they need to tell climate stories that matter to their neighbors.
Mongabay launched a dedicated Solutions Desk to report on what's actually working to save the planet, not just the problems. Their evidence-based journalism has already influenced Microsoft's carbon investments and community conservation efforts.
A new 12-week journalism program is bringing African media professionals together to master digital skills and build networks across the continent. The MTN Media Innovation Programme combines online learning with hands-on experience in Johannesburg, with applications open until April 30.
One day after a local news investigation aired, a medical equipment company wiped out nearly $3,000 in wrongful bills charged to a Galena cancer survivor. The story shows how accountability journalism can change lives when individuals feel powerless against corporate billing errors.
Africa's top media leaders are gathering in Kenya next year to tackle the biggest challenges facing journalism on the continent. The two-day congress aims to rebuild trust, secure fair pay from tech giants, and create sustainable funding models for newsrooms.
Scarlett Biancuzzo, a Barrington High School graduate passionate about broadcast journalism, received a four-year scholarship worth up to $60,000 from Ocean State Media. The scholarship supports aspiring journalists in Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts, with applications for 2026 now open until April 13. ##
Major news organizations took home journalism's highest honor Monday, proving that investigative reporting thrives even as the industry faces historic challenges. The wins celebrate stories that held power accountable and revealed truth to millions of Americans.
While national politics feels impossible, a survey of 1,400 local officials reveals city and county leaders are largely protected from toxic polarization. The secret? Neighbors fixing potholes together care less about party labels.
Six emerging environmental journalists from three continents wrote letters to the future instead of their editors, revealing what the next generation believes journalism must become. Their words offer hope grounded in ethics, collaboration, and a promise to keep paying attention.
While national politics feels hopelessly divided, a new survey reveals local governments are thriving on cooperation and compromise. The secret? Face-to-face relationships and concrete problems that demand practical solutions.
Thousands of international residents in the Netherlands will vote for the first time on March 18 in local elections. EU citizens and non-EU nationals with five years of residency can help choose their community leaders.
Ghana is finally turning promises into action by giving local communities real power over their healthcare decisions. A new technical committee has until December 2026 to draft legislation that could transform how millions access medical care.
Nigeria is shifting from donor-dependent imports to local manufacturing of life-saving vitamin supplements that help pregnant women have healthier babies. The move could make essential prenatal care accessible to millions more expectant mothers across Africa's most populous nation.
Nigeria is ramping up local manufacturing of advanced prenatal vitamins to reach millions more pregnant women without relying on international donations. The shift could transform maternal health across Africa's most populous nation.
Skyrocketing food transport costs are sparking a paddock-to-plate revolution across Australia. Farmers and shoppers are rediscovering the benefits of buying local, cutting out the thousand-kilometer detours their food used to take.
A Ghanaian company's takeover of the Damang Mine signals a new era of local control over natural resources and job creation. Residents can expect improved schools, roads, and employment opportunities as part of the transition.
A Ghanaian company just took over one of the nation's major gold mines with plans to build an airport, roads, and hospitals. The move signals a historic shift toward local ownership of Ghana's natural resources.
Local government chairmen across Nigeria's Osun State just completed groundbreaking training in transparent governance and digital tools. The initiative marks a major step toward bringing 21st-century accountability to grassroots leadership serving millions.
Community banks like First Fed are proving that personalized service and local expertise make all the difference for small businesses navigating growth. From streamlined cash management to relationship-based lending, these hometown partners are helping entrepreneurs thrive.
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