Local Journalism Initiative Delaware

It’s #DemocracyDay, a day to celebrate defending democracy and to bring attention to what we and journalists everywhere are doing to aid in this important work. Here’s how we're defending democracy through our reporting: Delaware Explained: How to Vote 👉 https://bit.ly/3ZrdvhM Delaware Explicado: Como votar 👉 https://bit.ly/3B1sV22 Elections error changed registration for 750 Delaware voters 👉 https://bit.ly/3B8dyEX We’re here to uncover these things and more and make sure that those in power are held accountable for their actions. Today only, every gift you make to Spotlight Delaware will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $500 by NewsMatch. That means your gift will go twice as far. If you support our work and you want to defend democracy, today and always, please make a gift to keep our reporting going: https://bit.ly/3z8rnmi.

We are pleased to announce Patricia V. Rivera, founder and CEO of Hook PR & Marketing , as the new chair of the Local Journalism Initiative board of directors. Patricia, a Lewes resident and longtime leader in Delaware’s Latino communities, will lead LJI’s board as the organization strives to increase its service to Spanish speakers. LJI’s Delaware Journalism Collaborative recently published the first bilingual Voters Guide: https://bit.ly/3z5itWx. Meanwhile, Spotlight Delaware – LJI’s community-powered, collaborative, nonprofit newsroom – will begin providing bilingual local news and information by the end of this year. A founding member of the LJI board, Patricia rejoined earlier this year following a two-year hiatus. “Stepping into this role feels like a natural progression in my journey with LJI,” Rivera said. “The goal is for our bilingual content to reflect and elevate the voices and experiences of Delaware’s Latino communities. I’m eager to guide LJI into this next chapter of growth and innovation.” Patricia succeeds Amy Cherry, who led LJI’s board with distinction for the past two years. Under Amy’s leadership, LJI made significant strides in fulfilling its mission. Learn more about Patricia and this exciting new initiative: https://bit.ly/3Xpm9dH #NetDE #SpotlightDE #DelawareNews

ICYMI: Our Founder and CEO, Allison Taylor Levine, MPA, is in the national spotlight. We’re proud to share that she’s a finalist for the Emerging Leader of the Year award from the Institute for Nonprofit News. This honor celebrates Allison’s work in revitalizing journalism and expanding access to information in Delaware. Help us spread the good news — share this post! 🎉 #INNYs2024 #SpotlightDE #NetDE

Tonight at 7 PM: Watch as Delaware's Democratic and Republican candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives debate the key issues impacting our state. 📺 Livestream: Facebook (@DEJournalismCollab) | YouTube: https://bit.ly/3AOIyti Presented by the Delaware Journalism Collaborative, with support from Delaware Humanities, the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Solutions Journalism Network. La DJC no pudo proporcionar con éxito la traducción simultánea al español para este debate. Por favor, considere usar los subtítulos en español de YouTube. #VoteDE #DelawareElections #Election2024 #NetDE

The Local Journalism Initiative (LJI) is proud to announce that Matt Sullivan will assume the role of the director of operations, supporting the new collaborative nonprofit newsroom, Spotlight Delaware. Matt will oversee the daily operations of LJI and Spotlight Delaware, working to ensure that our strategic goals are met with precision and excellence. He will play a pivotal role in refining workflows, improving processes and driving forward the strategies that support LJI's mission of providing accessible local news to underserved communities across Delaware. Matt brings amazing experience in both journalism and operations. From his early days as a reporter to overseeing operations at Delaware Shakespeare and Bowstring, and serving as a founding board member of LJI, he is uniquely equipped to lead Spotlight Delaware into its next phase of growth. “Americans never lost interest in the news that affects our friends, neighbors and community — but the newspaper industry lost its business model, a wound from which it has never fully recovered,” Sullivan said. “Allison Taylor Levine, MPA and other visionary innovators around the country have begun this great experiment in finding a new path forward in the nonprofit sector. I’m grateful for this opportunity to support their efforts, and maybe they’ll let me write something occasionally.” Learn more about Matt: https://lnkd.in/e7BJ8bSS #NetDE #SpotlightDE

Reminder! The Gubernatorial Debate, sponsored by the Delaware Journalism Collaborative, is happening tonight from 7-8:30 p.m. Stream it live on Facebook (@DEJournalismCollab) or YouTube in English or Spanish. 🗳️ English: https://lnkd.in/eZHYvmiN Spanish: https://lnkd.in/dvfTx6Gr #NetDE #DelawareDebates #VoteDE #Election2024 #DelawareNews

Please join us in welcoming Angela Reives as #marketing manager for the Local Journalism Initiative. Angela will spearhead marketing strategies for LJI and Spotlight Delaware, with a focus on strengthening our brand, engaging donors and expanding our audience. Learn more about Angela and her new role here: https://lnkd.in/ehvUb4t5 #NewHire #SpotlightDelaware #LocalJournalism #NetDE

The Local Journalism Initiative proudly announces the newest members of our Board of Directors: Vikram Bhagat, Marcella Saborio and Jaimie Watts. Welcome to the team! 🎉 "We are thrilled to welcome Vikram, Marcella and Jaimie to our Board of Directors. Their diverse expertise and deep-rooted connections to our community will enhance our ability to advance local journalism in Delaware," said LJI Founder and CEO Allison Taylor Levine, MPA.  Learn more: https://bit.ly/3LUfLWL #LocalJournalism #CommunityLeaders #Delaware

It’s not news that the #news is in trouble. Your morning paper is thinner than it used to be. Important elections sneak up on you. You hear rumors of something that happened down the street and the lack of news coverage leaves you wondering what to believe. In this season 4 premiere of #ConvoswithKelly, Ivan Thomas of THE DETV FOUNDATION, INC. and Allison Taylor Levine, MPA of the Local Journalism Initiative Delaware will dive into the importance of strong, independent local journalism and how it connects to a better quality of life for all. Listen: https://lnkd.in/eGZ5cyzE Watch: https://bit.ly/3Afrgpe #netde #LocalNews #journalism #podcast

Mark Your Calendars! 🗓️ Delaware Journalism Collaborative is proud to sponsor two debates this August. Join us to hear from the candidates running for governor and the U.S. House of Representatives. Both debates will be livestreamed on Facebook (@DEJournalismCollab) and YouTube. Gubernatorial Debate: https://lnkd.in/eZHYvmiN Congressional Debate: https://lnkd.in/eAsU3HNP Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4fyWR5d #DelawareDebates #VoteDE #Election2024 #DelawareJournalism