System/Policy
Pennsylvania’s WITF, ‘LNP’ newspaper eliminate 24 jobs
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A spokesperson said the restructuring resulted from last year’s merger between WITF and the daily newspaper.
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A spokesperson said the restructuring resulted from last year’s merger between WITF and the daily newspaper.
Avanza’s goal “is to be not only a radio station but a community resource,” says Program Manager Edgar Zuniga.
Stations will use the funds for news operations and technology upgrades.
Michael Shafarenko joined ideastream in 2013 when the station acquired Civic Commons.
The public TV station and local school system forged a partnership to improve at-home learning for students with limited internet access.
McCabe will be leaving KCPT, where she has worked since 2013.
A colleague said Brush was “one of the small band of professionals who developed the fundraising techniques that have allowed PBS stations to thrive.”
Sonya Forte Duhé was accused of making racist and homophobic comments to students in her previous job.
Sonya Forte Duhé is scheduled to join Arizona PBS and become dean of the Cronkite School in July.
WNYC Studios has distributed the show since 2015.
The Richison Family Foundation provided the donation with “no strings attached” on how the funds are to be spent.
Direct mail and a Spanish-language blog have helped the stations share information about the coronavirus.