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Local that Works spotlights innovative, community-focused media initiatives that expand, engage, diversify, serve local audiences and create civic value. LTW is an annual contest, database, a reporting project, and a webinar series. Sign up for Current’s newsletter to receive updates about the Local that Works competition and webinars. 

 
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Local That Works

Local that Works is ending, but long live local

By Julie Drizin Julie Drizin, Executive Director | February 23, 2023

Current is ending our Local that Works contest after six years, but we still want to hear about your innovative local initiatives.

Local that Works

What we’ve learned from six years of Local that Works

By Sarah Lutman, Principal (8 Bridges Workshop) and Jessica Fiala, Research Associate (8 Bridges Workshop) | February 21, 2023

A new report from the Wyncote Foundation shares notable projects and lessons from Current’s Local that Works contest.

Programs/Content

Great Salt Lake Collaborative wins 2022 Local that Works award

By Tyler Falk Tyler Falk, Reporter | November 17, 2022

The winner was chosen from among 96 entries submitted by public broadcasters, nonprofit newsrooms and other media organizations.

Local That Works

Five finalists to compete for $20,000 Local that Works grand prize

By Julie Drizin Julie Drizin, Executive Director | September 21, 2022

Each finalist will present their project at a virtual Grand Finale in November.

Engagement

How organizing a Photo Walk can build community and engage your audience

By Ashley Kang, Director (South Side Newspaper Project) | September 20, 2022

The collaborative gatherings can generate content before, during and long after the event while growing trust and creating lasting connections.

Programs/Content

GBH’s ‘Priced Out’ series addresses complex problem with multiplatform reporting

By Abigail Pritchard Abigail Pritchard, Former Editorial Intern | June 28, 2022

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

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Second year of Black Music City collaboration boosts support for Philadelphia artists

By Abigail Pritchard Abigail Pritchard, Former Editorial Intern | June 22, 2022

The project is a collaboration among WXPN, WRTI and REC Philly, an incubator and agency that provides local artists with business advice and spaces to create.

System/Policy

‘Vincent Chin’ rebroadcast extends Detroit Public TV’s engagement with Asian-American community

By Leigh Giangreco Leigh Giangreco, Freelance Contributor | June 21, 2022

The 40th-anniversary reairing of the DPTV documentary “Who Killed Vincent Chin?” builds on years of outreach to local Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.

Programs/Content

KSPS launches quiz show to reinforce civics education

By Gregory Wakeman, Freelance Contributor | May 26, 2022

The PBS station teamed up with the Spokane League of Women Voters to create “Civics Bowl,” a new take on high school academic competitions.

System/Policy

With branded beers, stations invite new audiences to crack open a cold one

By Mike Janssen Mike Janssen, Digital Editor | March 15, 2022

Three new beers run the gamut of styles and pay tribute to local broadcasters in liquid form.

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