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National Press Foundation @nationalpress.bsky.social · 16h

"We want you to *want* to come downtown."

At a time when cities are much maligned, Downtown DC BID (Business Improvement District) shares challenges local reporters may find in their hometowns: https://nationalpress.org/topic/taking-care-of-business-the-downtown-dc-bid-way/

Taking Care of Business, The Downtown DC BID Way - National Press Foundation

Ebony Walton and Mark Simpson of the Downtown DC Business Improvement District unpacked details of a post-pandemic strategy.

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National Press Foundation @nationalpress.bsky.social · 2d

Data shows immigrants accounted for all net growth in the prime working-age labor force over the past 20 yrs, according to migrationpolicy.bsky.social. Good context for journalists covering immigration & business https://nationalpress.org/topic/immigration-policy-and-business-understanding-the-link/

Immigration Policy and Business: Understanding the Link - National Press Foundation

Julia Gelatt of the Migration Policy Institute answers immigration FAQs about U.S. employment, economy and businesses.

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National Press Foundation @nationalpress.bsky.social · 3d

"Costs are going up," said the former Commerce undersecretary. "Small businesses are either going to have to eat those costs or somehow ... persuade their customers to pay more." 💸 https://nationalpress.org/topic/bipartisan-us-free-trade-push-likely-gone-for-generations-sanchez-says/

Bipartisan U.S. Free Trade Push Likely Gone for Generations, Sánchez Says - National Press Foundation

Former U.S. Commerce Trade Undersecretary Francisco Sánchez shares takes on tariffs, immigrant labor, manufacturing and supply chains.

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National Press Foundation @nationalpress.bsky.social · 4d

“If you’re writing about a powerful person ... Elon Musk, Donald Trump - their nonprofit will be the most transparent part of their entire life," said Pulitzer-winning journalist David fahrenthold.bsky.social. https://loom.ly/OzauCJA

Investigating Nonprofits: The New York Times' David Fahrenthold Shares His Secrets - National Press Foundation

Nonprofits lack oversight despite huge power. New York Times investigative reporter Fahrenthold told journalists to seize the opportunity and find out where the billions of dollars wind up.

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National Press Foundation @nationalpress.bsky.social · 6d

A lesson from rural issues reporter aallyahpatrice.bsky.social Wright of capitalb.bsky.social: Talk to the farmers. https://nationalpress.org/topic/why-regional-food-business-centers-mattered/

Why Regional Food Business Centers Mattered - National Press Foundation

Capital B News Journalist Aallyah Wright and farmer P. J. Haynie III explain the knock endured when th Trump administration axed millions of dollars in logistical support for farmers.

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National Press Foundation @nationalpress.bsky.social · 7d

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National Press Foundation @nationalpress.bsky.social · 7d

“Think about the old adage: demographics as destiny. This is a problem for the United States. It’s a real problem,” says U.S. Chamber of Commerce EVP re: Baby Boomers retiring en masse. https://nationalpress.org/topic/limited-housing-supply-shrinking-workforce-are-real-problems-for-us/

Limited Housing Supply, Shrinking Workforce are 'Real' Problems for U.S. - National Press Foundation

Americans face financial strains driven partly by a workforce declining for the first time, U.S. Chamber of Commerce EVP Neil Bradley said.

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National Press Foundation @nationalpress.bsky.social · 8d

10 days left ⏳ to apply for NPF's international rare disease journalism fellowship and reporting grants! 💰https://nationalpress.org/training/apply-2025-rare-disease-reporting-fellowship/

APPLY: 2025 Rare Disease Reporting Fellowship and Grants - National Press Foundation

The National Press Foundation offers training and $2,000 in reporting grants to international journalists covering rare diseases.

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National Press Foundation @nationalpress.bsky.social · 9d

A recent grad of NPF's Local Business Journalism Fellowship shows why you should apply to our next:
➡️ time with a slate of top experts
➡️ exposure to journalists on the same beat
➡️ experiential field trips
https://www.comstocksmag.com/commentary/capital-region-not-alone-its-challenges-opinion

The Capital Region Is Not Alone in Its Challenges | Opinion - Comstock's magazine

FROM THE EDITOR: Cities across the U.S. also have housing, crime, immigration and tariff concerns

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National Press Foundation @nationalpress.bsky.social · 12d

YOU can subscribe to FACTS. Join NPF in supporting journalists this World News Day. https://nationalpress.org/newsfeed/world-news-day/

#ChooseJournalism because #FactsMatter #WorldNewsDay #WND2025

National Press Foundation @nationalpress.bsky.social · 14d

For 15 years, NPF has recognized the best journalism that shows the impact of federal laws and regulations on local communities. We don't think that could be any more important today. Apply now: https://nationalpress.org/awards/the-feddie-award-for-reporting-on-federal-rules-and-local-impact/

Apply: The Feddie Reporting Award - National Press Foundation

NPF's Feddie Award recognizes outstanding reporting about the impact of federal laws and regulations on local communities.

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National Press Foundation @nationalpress.bsky.social · 15d

We're giving out $50,000 in journalism awards. Applications are due Sept. 30! https://nationalpress.org/newsfeed/apply-for-national-press-annual-journalism-awards-2025-2026/

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National Press Foundation @nationalpress.bsky.social · 15d

One of NPF's largest prizes is The U.S. Chamber Award for Excellence in Local Business Reporting: $10,000 🏆 ; Open to U.S. journalists in any medium 📰 📱📹🎧; Winner recognized at NPF’s Awards Dinner 💃https://nationalpress.org/awards/u-s-chamber-award-for-excellence-in-local-business-reporting/

Apply: U.S. Chamber Award for Excellence in Local Business Reporting - National Press Foundation

The National Press Foundation's U.S. Chamber Award for Excellence in Local Business Reporting will honor outstanding journalism with $10,000.

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National Press Foundation @nationalpress.bsky.social · 16d

A Pentagon memo aimed at journalists states “information must be approved for public release by an appropriate authorizing official before it is released, even if it is unclassified.”

We condemn this demand. https://nationalpress.org/newsfeed/national-press-foundation-protests-pentagon-rules/

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National Press Foundation @nationalpress.bsky.social · 16d

Journalists: Want $5K + national recognition for your reporting on Congress? 🏛️🖊️ Apply now for the Dirksen Award, celebrating top coverage of how Capitol Hill *really* works. Deadline: 9/30 https://nationalpress.org/awards/everett-mckinley-dirksen-awards-for-distinguished-reporting-of-congress/

Apply: Everett McKinley Dirksen Award for Distinguished Reporting of Congress - National Press Foundation

The NPF Dirksen Award recognizes work that shows thoughtful appraisal and insight into the workings of the U.S. Congress and that represents the highest standards of journalism.

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Abbey McDonald @abbeymcd.bsky.social · 18d

What an honor! Thank you to the NPF for this opportunity, I'm so excited to learn how to better report on federal policy alongside all these skilled journalists.

National Press Foundation @nationalpress.bsky.social · 18d

Congrats to the 30 journalists covering 25 states chosen for NPF's "Federal Action, Local Impact" Journalism Fellowship to be held in Washington, D.C., Oct. 7-9! https://nationalpress.org/newsfeed/npf-names-30-journalists-for-2025-federal-action-local-impact-journalism-fellowship/

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National Press Foundation @nationalpress.bsky.social · 17d

Journalism at its finest. The Feddie Reporting Award 🏆 recognizes outstanding reporting on the impact of federal laws and regulations on local communities. Apply by 9/30 for your shot at $5,000.
https://nationalpress.org/awards/the-feddie-award-for-reporting-on-federal-rules-and-local-impact/

Apply: The Feddie Reporting Award - National Press Foundation

NPF's Feddie Award recognizes outstanding reporting about the impact of federal laws and regulations on local communities.

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National Press Foundation @nationalpress.bsky.social · 18d

Defense Dept. says journalists can't publish anything the gov't hasn't approved for release, even if it's unclassified. While everyone Googles the Pentagon Papers, a reminder of how DoD reporting is supposed to work https://nationalpress.org/topic/pentagon-reporting-sourcing-storytelling-tom-bowman/

Journalism is not Stenography: Getting the ‘Real Story’ Requires Deep Sourcing - National Press Foundation

Face-to-face contact key to developing long-standing, trusting relationships at Pentagon

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National Press Foundation @nationalpress.bsky.social · 18d

... tcvance.bsky.social of mississippitoday.org, micaelawatts.bsky.social of The Institute for Public Service Reporting and Ethan Weinstein of VT Digger. Can't wait to meet you all!

(This fellowship is sponsored by arnoldventures.bsky.social. NPF is solely responsible for its content.)

Arnold Ventures (@arnoldventures.bsky.social)

Maximize opportunity and minimize injustice.

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National Press Foundation @nationalpress.bsky.social · 18d

Hannah Pinski of thecourierjournal.bsky.social, Mini Racker of thenvindy.com, sluchansky.bsky.social of whyy.org, Katarina Sostaric of iowapublicradio.org, douglassoule.bsky.social of wusf.org, Mary Steurer of northdakotamonitor.com, Mike Tony of Charleston Gazette-Mail ...

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National Press Foundation @nationalpress.bsky.social · 18d

Charlotte Matherly of concordmonitornews.bsky.social, abbeymcd.bsky.social of salemreporter.bsky.social, Jack McGee of sgfcitizen.bsky.social, Whitney McKnight of The Edge, sarahmichels.bsky.social of Carolina Public Press, Kamal Morgan of @star-telegram.com ...

Abbey McDonald (@abbeymcd.bsky.social)

Journalist at Salem Reporter 📰 SPJ Oregon VP, UO alum 🦆

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National Press Foundation @nationalpress.bsky.social · 18d

... bennetgoldstein.bsky.social of wisconsinwatch.org, Laura Guido of idahocapitalsun.com, newsworthy17.bsky.social of miamiherald.com, Simmerdeep Kaur of Walla Walla Union-Bulletin, thatseankeenan.bsky.social of atlantaciviccircle.org, amirkhafagy.bsky.social of documentedny.bsky.social ...

Bennet Goldstein (@bennetgoldstein.bsky.social)

Cover ag & environment in the heartland @wisconsinwatch.org, @agwaterdesk.bsky.social. Formerly @reportforamerica.bsky.social, @owhnews.bsky.social‬, @TelegraphHerald. www.bennetgoldstein.com

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National Press Foundation @nationalpress.bsky.social · 18d

The reporters are Sapna Bansil of thebaltimorebanner.com, Jourdan Bennett-Begaye of ICT, Julietta Bisharyan of modbee.com, Rhyma Castillo of expressnews.com, Jeanette DeDios of KUNM, Olivia Diaz of apnews.com, reportergarriss.bsky.social, laurenmgibbons.bsky.social of bridgemi.com ...

Kirstin Garriss (@reportergarriss.bsky.social)

Political journalist. TV girlie. Soul Cycle stan. BeyHive. 1908 💕💚 📍DC IG: @ReporterGarriss

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National Press Foundation @nationalpress.bsky.social · 18d

Congrats to the 30 journalists covering 25 states chosen for NPF's "Federal Action, Local Impact" Journalism Fellowship to be held in Washington, D.C., Oct. 7-9! https://nationalpress.org/newsfeed/npf-names-30-journalists-for-2025-federal-action-local-impact-journalism-fellowship/

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National Press Foundation @nationalpress.bsky.social · 18d

🏆 Have you covered aging over the past year? Apply to the AARP Award for Excellence in Journalism on Aging for a shot at one of two $5,000 prizes (1 large, 1 small news outlet). Deadline Sept. 30. https://nationalpress.org/awards/the-aarp-award-for-excellence-in-journalism-on-aging/

Apply: The AARP Award for Excellence in Journalism on Aging - National Press Foundation

The National Press Foundation established the AARP Award in 2023 to recognize excellence in reporting on issues related to aging.

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