People
Ethan Bortnick’s latest pledge special extends young musician’s support of public TV
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The 16-year-old pianist and songwriter is a fan of public broadcasting, and the feeling is mutual.
Programs/Content
First year of Indiana TV show on education brings bigger budget, wider reach
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WNIT added “EducationCounts_Michiana” to its local lineup in response to a lack of area reporting.
Programs/Content
Dramatic films take prizes in PBS Online Film Festival
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Jurors and viewers picked shorts presented by NBPC and PIC.
Tennessee TV station to launch monthly screening series at local art-house theater
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“PBS at the Palace” aims for broad appeal with its documentaries and dramas.
Programs/Content
PBS’ Online Film Festival tells diverse stories through expanded partner base
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In its sixth year, the festival has added a “juried” prize, which is chosen by an esteemed panel of independent film experts.
People
This senior retired to Florida to … work?
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Michael Hirsh may be the most overqualified journalism intern working today.
System/Policy
Connecticut AM station goes off air after alleged lack of payments
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The station’s future is yet to be determined.
Programs/Content
ITVS backs Texas ‘taco journalists’ for digital series pilot
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The pilot episode is set to begin filming in El Paso later this summer.
Programs/Content
PBS partners with Google on educational tool
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PBS joins National Geographic, HHMI Biointeractive and Mission Blue for a series of interactive “stories.”