by Jim Pumarlo | Jul 1, 2025 | Recent Writing
Today’s hyperpartisan political climate has put all media – including the community press – in everyone’s crosshairs. The examination extends beyond opinion pages, which always have drawn extra scrutiny. Readers increasingly question the five Ws and H of reporting:...
by Jim Pumarlo | Jun 1, 2025 | Recent Writing
Statistics are a fact of life in everyday news. Cities release annual reports on building permits and police calls. Schools compare graduation rates and test scores with statewide results. Counties preview road projects for the construction season. Newsrooms face a...
by Jim Pumarlo | May 1, 2025 | Recent Writing
Nothing’s worse than a reformed smoker, they say. Well, I might top with nothing’s worse than a retired editor. Editors and reporters must be well grounded in the basics of journalism if newspapers are to remain relevant and make their case to sell subscriptions and...
by Jim Pumarlo | Apr 1, 2025 | Recent Writing
Seize opportunity to steer, moderate election noise Election coverage was a priority when I toiled behind the editor’s desk. It was all-hands-on-deck in the newsroom as we sought information to help voters make their choices. As a final step, we endorsed in all races...
by Jim Pumarlo | Mar 1, 2025 | Recent Writing
Seize opportunity to steer, moderate election noise Election coverage was a priority when I toiled behind the editor’s desk. It was all-hands-on-deck in the newsroom as we sought information to help voters make their choices. As a final step, we endorsed in all races...
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