'How did you do that?' — Lightning talks about successful Philly news projects


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Hear short talks from local newsrooms on how a handful of cool, successful projects came together.
Speakers:
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Anna Orso of Billy Penn on "Street harassment in Philly: Unsafe, uncomfortable and untracked"
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Roberto Torres and Juliana Reyes of Technical.ly Philly on the realLIST
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Patrick Kerkstra of Philadelphia Inquirer/Philly.com on their opioid coverage
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Bobbi Booker of Philadelphia Tribune on her interview with Rodney King that became a podcast
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Lindsay Lazarski and Annette John-Hall of WHYY on their "Cosby Unraveled" podcast
Talks will cover:
- New/original story treatments
- New methods of engagement, or approaches the reporters hadn't used before (or as successfully)
- Projects that achieved measurable impact on a community
Note: The presentations themselves will take place on The Yard's third floor, but we'll move to the roof deck for drinks + food if it's nice out. Shoutout to The Yard for hosting and ONA/Knight Foundation for sponsoring food and drinks!
Hosted by Julie Zeglen (Generocity.org) and Kim Fox (Philly.com)

'How did you do that?' — Lightning talks about successful Philly news projects