Last week, I asked you to point out some outstanding local journalism of 2020. I mention a few of so many great examples here, as I assess the local-news situation ,at the end of a brutal year, in my new column: washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/medi…
I saw so much impressive work Thanks to all who made suggestions and sent links. I’m grateful and in awe of what local journalists have accomplished in this hellscape of a year. And grateful for those working to save and/or reinvent it. 🙏
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