The Philadelphia Journalism Collaborative (PJC) is a partnership of 30 local newsrooms focusing on issues that affect the daily lives of Philadelphia residents.

What we do

The Philadelphia Journalism Collaborative focuses on serving the civic and information needs of Philadelphia’s communities. This includes coverage of education, neighborhoods, technology, redevelopment and the environment. We use a solutions journalism approach to dig into topics that shape daily life of Philadelphia residents.

PJC members seek to share information Philadelphians need to take civic action to improve their daily lives. While doing so, we make an effort to amplify voices that have been historically left out or neglected in news coverage.

Why we do it

We believe that solutions-based, community-centered reporting is essential to ensuring Philadelphians have the tools and resources to make the change they want to see in their lives.

How We Do It

Collaboratively

Collaboration is at the heart of PJC’s ethos. Through information sharing and strong partnerships among local newsrooms, our reporting grows stronger and provides comprehensive coverage of the issues that matter to Philadelphia communities.

Responsively

Our collaborative makes journalism that is responsive to Philadelphia residents, addressing specific information needs expressed by the community. Instead of us deciding what to report on, we ask people what information could be useful to their lives, and then we figure out how to get it to them, which enables us to produce relevant and impactful stories.

For and With the Community, not just About the Community

The newsrooms involved in the Philadelphia Journalism Collaborative are committed to understanding the information needs of the communities we serve. We actively involve the community in shaping the news that we produce as part of this project through participatory journalism.

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