More than 50 media organizations and community groups collaborated to cover the mayoral election last year. Now, the initiative returns with new focus.
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More than 50 media organizations and community groups collaborated to cover the mayoral election last year. Now, the Every Voice, Every Vote initiative returns with new focus.
A cooperative effort to better inform and involve the public about the work of the new government officials in Philadelphia is getting a big financial boost.
Last year, more than 50 media organizations — including the Local in collaboration with a number of Northwest Philadelphia-based civic organizations — joined in the Every Voice, Every Vote project to spotlight voices in the community as part of the coverage of Philadelphia’s mayoral election.
The EVEV initiative will continue this year with $2.85 million in grant money now being made available to support journalism and civic engagement around the issues that matter to Philadelphians.
The Lenfest Institute’s Shawn Mooring said the goal is to make sure the city is moving in the right direction under the new administration.
“Ensuring that Philadelphia’s residents are informed about city government and underscore its significance in their lives” is the focus, Mooring said. He said the project will also “provide consistent access to credible and trusted information that catalyzes and enhances civic engagement.”
