Quick Takes
WBUR’s BizLab receives Knight grant for revenue innovation project
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The grant will support BizLab’s work with stations on revenue experiments.
Quick Takes
Bomb scare prompts evacuation of KPCC headquarters
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Police detonated a suspicious device found near the station Monday.
Programs/Content
Series of conversations between prisoners and community members wins Current’s Local That Works contest
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Alaska Public Media’s “Community in Unity” initiative aims to “get people who wouldn’t normally interact in the same room.”
People
NPR investigations unit adds to team, Berkes to retire
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Sacha Pfeiffer, whose work was the focus of the movie “Spotlight,” will join the team.
Quick Takes
Craigslist founder donates $2.5M to New York Public Radio
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The gift will help “fuel the integration and expansion of WNYC and Gothamist.”
Quick Takes
PRI/PRX lays off six employees
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“For us to be successful, we had to streamline our organization,” said CEO Kerri Hoffman.
System/Policy
NPR hires Houston Chronicle editor to lead newsroom
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The announcement comes nearly a year after Michael Oreskes resigned from the job following sexual harassment claims.
Quick Takes
NPR sued over website accessibility
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A suit alleges that a lack of closed captioning on NPR.org makes it difficult for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals to use the site.
Local That Works
Brewery concerts bring new audiences to N.C. classical station
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The music series is “intended to eliminate the formality and pretense often associated with classical music.”