Tag: Local Journalism
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Jimmy’s Corner Faces Eviction: A Heartbreaker for Times Square’s Landmark Dive Bar
Overview: A Time-Honored Spot at Risk In the heart of Times Square, where neon lights flicker with constant renewal, Jimmy’s Corner stands as a stubborn relic of old New York. Founded by former boxer and trainer Jimmy Glenn in 1971, the bar has survived three-quarters of a century’s worth of change, a constant reminder of…
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At the Crossroads: US-China Resource Competition, Africa’s Middle Ground, and a Strained Local Media
Introduction: Global Resource Rivalry Meets Local Realities The competition for natural resources has long crossed borders, but today it compounds a new set of challenges for information ecosystems. The United States and China continue to jockey for influence across minerals, energy, and strategic commodities, often drawing in African and other developing economies. Meanwhile, local media—especially…
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The Man Who Brings the Universe to Rural Manitoba
The man who brings the universe to rural Manitoba In a province known for vast skies and hearty winters, one man has turned a welding workshop into a launchpad for wonder. Kenton Dyck, a welder by trade and an accidental astronomer by calling, hauls a twelve-inch telescope across Pembina Valley, turning parking lots, soccer fields,…
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Echo Journalists Shine at Local Ireland Media Awards
Celebrating Local Journalism: Echo Journalists Recognized In an inspiring evening for local media, two talented journalists from the Echo were honored at the prestigious Local Ireland Media Awards held on Thursday night. The gala event took place at the Mullingar Park Hotel, where industry leaders and media professionals gathered to celebrate the outstanding contributions of…