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Engagement campaign around ‘Hiding in Plain Sight’ documentary promotes awareness of youth mental illness

Sixteen stations have received grants for screenings, trainings and panel discussions tied to the documentary.

The project tells the stories of Massachusetts residents who are facing eviction amid an increasingly expensive housing market.

Copeland has worked for the station since 1997.

“This series is something I’ve waited to do my whole career,” says Steves, host and writer of the APT-distributed series.

The donation is the largest in the organization’s 55-year history.

CPB hired Cheraine Stanford as SVP of television content strategy. She previously worked for WPSU in State College, Pa.

Summers begins on air June 27.

Disruption and dislocation allowed some public media stations to plan — and even finish — upgrades to their headquarters.

“It is an absolute privilege to serve not only KCME, Jazz 93.5 and their remarkable team, but all music lovers in the Pikes Peak Region and beyond.”

Adriano Schmid will join PBS Kids as VP of content, and Laura Barrón-López will report for “PBS NewsHour.”

Gibbs led the station for nearly nine years.

Public TV stations fared better than radio in key fundraising categories during fiscal year 2021.