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With a community fair, California's CapRadio tests a new approach to local reporting
By teaming up with an elementary school, the station drew out residents' memories and thoughts about an often misunderstood neighborhood.NPR's Keith Woods promoted to chief diversity officer
Woods will help NPR "build a more diverse and inclusive organization."Jim Lehrer, 'PBS NewsHour' co-founder and anchor, dies at 85
Lehrer hosted "NewsHour" for 36 years before retiring in 2011.
‘From the Top’ names new host
Peter Dugan has been guest-hosting the show since 2018.With televised lessons, Oklahoma station helps to keep fading Cherokee language alive
RSU Public TV in Claremore is working with the Cherokee Nation on the semester-long class, which students can take for college credit.Programmers work to free PBS' back catalog from lockdown
Some stations have been surprised to learn that snags with usage windows are blocking their access to previously aired shows.
For journalists, shift in Minnesota law raises questions about primary voting
The requirement that voters declare a party affiliation — and the fact that parties can obtain that information — has some journalists planning to sit out the primary.‘The World’ receives CPB grant for project on young Latino voters
Reporters at public radio stations will contribute to "Every 30 Seconds."Colorado Public Radio partners with college to operate KRCC
CPR will take over operation of the Colorado Springs station.WKAR debuts platform that offers 'stepping stone' to ATSC 3.0
The Apollo PublicTV Platform, which debuted at the Consumer Electronics Show this month, aims to help broadcasters experiment with the broadcast standard even before fully transitioning to the technology.Comings and goings: PBS names Bugg programming VP, de la Torre joins New England collaborative …
Bugg was director of programming at PBS from 2012 to 2014 before leaving for CPB.Michigan's WMUK switches from mixed-format programming
The station will focus its strongest signal on news and entertainment.CPB awards nearly $950,000 to four stations for educational media
The grants expand on CPB’s American Graduate initiative.Corey Lewis to leave WBUR
Lewis said "it is time for me to lead another institution."PBS extends thematic programming strategy with summer focus on pioneering women
At the Television Critics Association press tour, chief programming executive Perry Simon said the themed shows can help PBS "best stand out from this crowded content marketplace and make a real impact with our audiences and our communities.”
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