The Lenfest Institute for Journalism

First-of-its-kind organization whose sole mission is to develop and support sustainable business models for great local journalism.

[The Lenfest Institute for Journalism @lenfestinst]

We’re pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025 Lenfest Next Generation Award, which supports professional development for Philly journalists of color. Join us in congratulating the 12 winners, who work in digital, broadcast, & print media 👇
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As our industry adopts AI, how do we ensure publishers of all sizes can use new tools? The Lenfest AI Collaborative & Fellowship Program, in partnership with @OpenAI & @Microsoft, shared strategies for building a more inclusive AI ecosystem for local news⬇️https://t.co/MS8Ncav9SJ

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“In one case the new company is built to succeed, and in the other it is just being set up to be stripped for parts.” — @JimFriedlich spoke to @MarketWatch on different types of media spinoffs and the factors that play into how successful they are. https://t.co/ANfSjl43IS

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🚨 The Philly Pulse: Community Poll from @VoiceVotePhilly closes tomorrow, June 1! Philly residents — Don't miss this chance to make your voice heard 👇

[The Lenfest Institute for Journalism @lenfestinst]

🗣️ Calling all Philly residents: we need your voice! The Philly Pulse Poll from @VoiceVotePhilly is live. Now is your chance to weigh in on issues like education, public safety, and green initiatives. 🌿📚 Take the poll & share with your neighbors 💬💪 https://t.co/od8DY4Xpj5

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“I look at my job as I’m trying to help the donor have the impact they want to have on the world.” — @kimberlydgriffi of @MSFreePress @ the Lenfest News Philanthropy Summit, hosted with Press Forward. Tips from the Summit on messaging, stewardship, & more:https://t.co/wbdifhnQ6B

[The Lenfest Institute for Journalism @lenfestinst]

🗣️ Calling all Philly residents: we need your voice! The Philly Pulse Poll from @VoiceVotePhilly is live. Now is your chance to weigh in on issues like education, public safety, and green initiatives. 🌿📚 Take the poll & share with your neighbors 💬💪 https://t.co/od8DY4Xpj5

[ProPublica @propublica]

🚨 JOB ALERT: We're hiring an 2-year AI engineering fellow in collaboration w/ @lenfestinst.

This role will explore ways AI and machine learning techniques can support our work while strongly adhering to our values, standards, and strict need for safety.
https://t.co/6o946OlvL5

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They join five existing members of the AI Collaborative & Fellowship Program, which launched in Oct. 2024 with $10 million in support from OpenAI and Microsoft — each awarding $2.5 million in direct funding + $2.5 million in software & enterprise credits. https://t.co/sG8uJD1arh

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The Lenfest Institute, @OpenAI, and @Microsoft announced new members of the Lenfest AI Collaborative and Fellowship Program, which helps news enterprises leverage artificial intelligence to drive business sustainability and innovation. https://t.co/sG8uJD1arh

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@propublica, @BostonGlobe, @dallasnews, @BaltimoreBanner, and @ASUNEWSWELL will receive funding to work on projects that enhance audience engagement to build revenue, organize story tips, and improve audience insights for advertisers. https://t.co/sG8uJD1arh

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That’s a wrap on the Lenfest News Philanthropy Summit, hosted in partnership with Press Forward 🎉 Thank you to the journalism fundraisers and philanthropic partners who joined us this week for impactful conversations about how to grow philanthropic support for local news ✨

[The Lenfest Institute for Journalism @lenfestinst]

Day 1 of the Lenfest News Philanthropy Summit, hosted in partnership with Press Forward, kicked off this morning with three of our keynote speakers: Mallory Mitchell of Aligned Strategy, @kimberlydgriffi of @MSFreePress, and @co_mediaproject's Kimberly Spencer 💸💡⬇️

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Want to help shape the future of news in Philly? Join us for the Reimagining Philadelphia Journalism Summit on June 13: A day of engaging conversations, workshops, and networking with news leaders from across the ecosystem. Space is limited ⬇️https://t.co/JywMdPv8vX

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Meet our newest team member! We’re pleased to welcome Kirsten Halker-Kratz as our new Head of Development & Donor Relations. In this role, she’ll focus on growing a comprehensive fundraising program in support of our mission⭐️ https://t.co/xdVuPCGHrm

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“They chose the future of their family’s newspaper and its contributions to the community over a near-term value [from] a transaction to a financial buyer.” — @JimFriedlich in @CascadePBSNews on The Spokesman Review’s move to nonprofit ownership https://t.co/63YFJp3zda

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Read more about how @VoiceVotePhilly partners are collaborating to cover the DA race despite the lack of TV debates ⬇️

[The Philadelphia Citizen @thephilacitizen]

No TV debates in Philly’s DA race means fewer chances for voters to hear from both candidates side by side. In a high-stakes election, that’s a loss for democracy.
https://t.co/mBzjTkxF1i

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"That's the fundamental job of what the media is supposed to do: Get in people's faces and ask the tough questions,” said @onwurd General Manager Ashanti Martin. “By whatever means necessary.”
https://t.co/AEN5t4bPnJ

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.@VoiceVotePhilly coalition members say they tried to get the Dem candidates for Philly DA in a room together for TV debates, but each time, one declined. Our partners share how TV debates impact voter turnout + how they’re covering the race in spite of it.https://t.co/AEN5t4bPnJ

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Attending the Collaborative Journalism Summit today? Don’t miss out on a panel on community impact tracking from the Statewide News Collective at 3:15 MT in Pikes Peak. @nhpr & @BridgeMichigan share research tips to assess how your reporting resonates in your community. #CJS2025

[The Lenfest Institute for Journalism @lenfestinst]

🗣️ Calling all Philly residents: we need your voice! The Philly Pulse Poll from @VoiceVotePhilly is live. Now is your chance to weigh in on issues like education, public safety, and green initiatives. 🌿📚 Take the poll & share with your neighbors 💬💪 https://t.co/od8DY4Xpj5