Tag: Local That Works
Local that Works is ending, but long live local
Current is ending our Local that Works contest after six years, but we still want to hear about your innovative local initiatives.What we’ve learned from six years of Local that Works
A new report from the Wyncote Foundation shares notable projects and lessons from Current's Local that Works contest.Great Salt Lake Collaborative wins 2022 Local that Works award
The winner was chosen from among 96 entries submitted by public broadcasters, nonprofit newsrooms and other media organizations.How to win the Local that Works $20,000 grand prize
Current is calling on all authentically, awesomely local media to participate in the 2021 Local that Works contest.The ‘Local that Works’ — and what’s still needed
"The presence of frontline reporters throughout the country provides a different sort of opportunity for public media journalism: to surprise, to uncover, ...Sahan Journal wins 2020 Local that Works contest
The nonprofit news organization won $20,000 in Current's annual competition.KMUW’s ‘Democracy on Tap’ assembles new town square with happy-hour vibe
Wichita is a ”big little city with real issues and ambitions,” says Sarah Jane Crespo. She created events where listeners learn about ...Get inspired with our huge list of local content and engagement projects
Stations and nonprofit news organizations have submitted more than 350 projects to our Local That Works competitions. See what they've been up ...WDET audio and photography storytelling project wins this year’s Local That Works award
The Detroit station's "Framed" series aims to "reflect the lives of the people we're here to serve."Watch the ‘Local That Works’ keynote from PMDMC
Learn about creative local projects from three stations, then enter our contest.For smaller stations, WYSO training program offers model for content on a budget
The station's Community Voices project has made its programming more diverse while also helping to grow revenue.Alaska station’s forums ‘break down walls’ between community members
The winner of Current's Local That Works contest, Alaska Public Media's "Community in Unity" events tackled topics including racism, immigration and incarceration.KALW’s ‘The Intersection’ goes deep by staying in one place
The radio show and podcast, a finalist in Current's Local that Works contest, explores a changing San Francisco through the people and ...WGBY community texting program champions early childhood literacy
Text 413 Families brings innovative educational experiences to parents' fingertips.Series of conversations between prisoners and community members wins Current’s Local That Works contest
Alaska Public Media's "Community in Unity" initiative aims to “get people who wouldn’t normally interact in the same room."
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