Community Business Journalism
Back-to-School Shopping: 3 Business Story Angles
Students are heading back to school within the next month, and local business story angles abound. Here’s
Read MoreSurvive and Thrive in a Shrinking Newsroom, Part 3
After 23 years of reporting from such far-flung spots as Rochester, San Francisco and Hong Kong, Amy
Read MoreUrbanism: Business Journalist’s Briefing
Until recently, the growth of American cities was largely a suburban story. It developed in response to urban
Read MoreInterest Rates and Your Readers: 3 Story Ideas
A quarter-percentage-point here, a quarter-percentage-point there. The Federal Reserve has been raising short-term interest rates so
Read MoreSurvive and Thrive in the Shrinking Newsroom, Part 2
After 23 years of reporting from such far-flung spots as Rochester, San Francisco and Hong Kong, Amy
Read More2-Minute Tip: 1st Steps to Covering the Local Economy
To cover a local or regional economy, you need to know what makes it tick. Find
Read MoreSurvive and Thrive in a Shrinking Newsroom, Part 1
After 23 years of reporting from such far-flung spots as Rochester, San Francisco and Hong Kong, Amy
Read MoreStory Ideas: the Business of Prom Season
As prom season approaches and teens across the country primp for a night on the town,
Read MoreCovering Local Community Banks: Trends and Stats
Community banks are essential to the local economy and play a vital role in the nation’s financial
Read MoreLocal Mortgage Stories for Today’s Home Buyers
With adjustable-rate mortgages available for a full percentage point less than a fixed-rate mortgage, and a
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