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Wednesday March 19, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT
A diverse and vibrant local news ecosystem is a critical element of a healthy democratic culture, keeping people informed and engaged with their communities and institutions. Join a panel of journalists working in the Charlottesville area as they discuss the current state of local journalism and possible solutions to reinvigorate the industry and ensure that the needs of local communities are being met.

The University of Virginia’s Karsh Institute of Democracy is dedicated to a future in which democracy’s aspirations and reality are aligned.

Note: This conference session is a ticketed event. To create your event schedule here on Sched you must first purchase your tickets on Eventbrite. Click here to purchase your tickets. All Conference badges also have a Pay-What-You-Can Scholarship Option. This option is available for attendees in need of financial assistance to attend the conference.

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A special thank you to our sponsors: The 12th Annual Tom Tom Festival is presented with the University of Virginia, Virginia Tourism, RL Beyer Custom Homes, and Ludwig Kuttner.  The "Society & Justice" Track at the TOGETHER Conference is presented with C-Ville Weekly.

Speakers
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Richard DiCicco

Editor, C-VILLE Weekly
Richard DiCicco is the editor of C-VILLE Weekly, a long-running alternative weekly newspaper in Charlottesville, Va. While Richard is involved with every aspect of the paper's editorial content, he has also contributed many cover stories and news articles to the publication, often... Read More →
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Angilee Shah

CEO and Editor-in-Chief, Charlottesville Tomorrow
Angilee Shah is the CEO and Editor-in-Chief of the nonprofit news organization Charlottesville Tomorrow, in Central Virginia. She is a coach for news organizations and journalism change makers around the country who specializes in building teams, budgets and editorial strategy for... Read More →
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Courteney Stuart

Journalist, Charlottesville Radio Group
Courteney is a veteran print and broadcast journalist who's spent 25 years covering Charlottesville news. She is the host of Charlottesville Right Now on WINA and previously worked as an investigative reporter and editor for the Hook and C-VILLE Weekly newspapers and reported on-air... Read More →
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Dr. Allison Wright

Executive Editor & Publisher, Virginia Quarterly Review
Allison Wright is the executive editor and publisher of the Virginia Quarterly Review. Her writing has appeared in the Atlantic, the Guardian, CNN, VQR, Popular Mechanics, and elsewhere. She teaches media ethics and journalism in the master's program at NYU and at the University of... Read More →
Sponsors
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Sentara Martha Jefferson

Located in Charlottesville, VA, Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital was founded more than 100 years ago and has constantly evolved to meet the needs of our community. We continue to set the standard for clinical quality and personalized healthcare services while providing our community... Read More →
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UVA Karsh Institute of Demoracy

The University of Virginia’s Karsh Institute of Democracy is dedicated to a future in which democracy’s aspirations and reality are aligned.
Wednesday March 19, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT
CODE Building

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