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CARS acquires rival vehicle-donation service
San Diego–based Charitable Adult Rides and Services acquired the Center for Car Donations in July.State of New Jersey takes all but $10M of spectrum auction proceeds
The proceeds for spectrum used by WNJN and WNJT added up to the largest payout to any public broadcaster.NFCB recognizes Sue Schardt for career in public media, and more awards
The Asian American Journalists Association and Global Editors Network also recognized public media journalists and organizations at recent conferences.
National Geographic to expand grantmaking to reach more minorities
National Geographic President Gary Knell noted a lack of diversity in race and experience among grantees and said the organization is addressing the problem.North Country Public Radio project collects photos to trace a changing northern New York
NCPR is building an open-source platform to collect photos of locals working from the earliest days of permanent settlement in the region to the present.Dramatic films take prizes in PBS Online Film Festival
Jurors and viewers picked shorts presented by NBPC and PIC.
Tennessee TV station to launch monthly screening series at local art-house theater
“PBS at the Palace” aims for broad appeal with its documentaries and dramas.New ‘Washington Week’ host aims to favor balance over frivolity
Robert Costa told TV writers that he wants to focus on “fact-based analysis” in his role as moderator.Lauren Chapman: From the top down, everyone wants to better inform Indiana
Lauren Chapman chose public media because the newsroom doesn't have to fight with management to hold public officials accountable.NPR, union approve new contract
The contract, signed Monday, covers three years.PBS's Kerger warns of station shutdowns if CPB goes dark
"There is no plan B" to replace federal funding, Paula Kerger told TV critics during her executive session at the Summer Press Tour.Luna arrives, Ruffman returns and more from the PBS Press Tour
Also, "The Great American Read" will let viewers vote on the nation's favorite book.Merritt returns to CPB, Ellcessor is back at WNYC and other comings and goings
Kathy Merritt is the new SVP for journalism and radio at CPB.CPB convenes public TV leaders to help system innovate
The Future Business Strategies initiative is a different kind of project for CPB.Salt Lake City station restructures major debt burden
The debt was assumed in 2008 during an effort to save the station.
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