December 12, 2025
Beyond the Bookshelf: Community, Connection & Digital Access in the Modern Library
In an era dominated by screens, public libraries are evolving in surprising and essential ways. This short documentary explores the Los Angeles Public Library’s Westwood branch — where physical books meet digital access, community programs, and resources many residents can’t get anywhere else.
December 12, 2025
What Christmas in the Desert is Like
San Antonio, Texas, still knows how to celebrate the Christmas season, even though temperatures stay warm each year.
December 8, 2025
Idaho Potato Farmers Face Rising Costs and Labor Uncertainty
Behind every Idaho harvest is a system of visas, paperwork, and families who depend on them. That system is shifting.
December 8, 2025
Hugs Cafe Expands Dallas Presence, Employing Adults with Disabilities
Hugs Cafe Inc. is a non-profit offering training and employment for adults with intellectual and development disabilities. Through its cafe, greenhouse, and other programs, Hugs Cafe aims to address high unemployment rates for this population. A second cafe location is set to open in Dallas on Dec. 8, 2025. Beyond Hugs Cafe's model, other alternatives include integrated employment, where neurodivergent employees work alongside others in mainstream workplaces.
December 20, 2025
Step Through the Doors That Only Open Every 25 Years
If you threw a party every 25 years, it would be a big one.
December 19, 2025
Residents React to the Public Transportation Crisis in Pennsylvania
The city of Philadelphia and the surrounding areas have endured the effects of the SEPTA crisis. Learn how these residents are feeling and the next steps that will be taken
December 14, 2025
Achievement Gaps Persist Between White and Latino Students in Colorado. Bilingual Education Could Help.
How does language learning play a role in academic achievement? One school district in Colorado wants to find out.
December 12, 2025
Public Safety and Community Building Take Center Stage at D.C. Neighborhood Meeting
Public safety was the most pressing issue, with two homicides occurring within neighborhood boundaries over the past month.
December 12, 2025
Inside Hugs Cafe: Grand Opening in Dallas
Hugs Cafe has opened a second location near downtown Dallas, with a primary focus on employing adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Inside, staff members and founders share what the restaurant’s opening means to them.
December 17, 2025
An Interview with the Eccentric Phil Thomas Katt from The Uncharted Zone
A podcast with Phil Thomas Katt, his origins at "The Kattline," and his creation of "The Uncharted Zone," featuring Mark Gormley.
December 11, 2025
Colorado Enlists Range Riders to Deter Wolf Attacks; Ranchers are Skeptical
Range riders are putting themselves between wolves and the cattle they’re trying to protect. With long hours, difficult terrain and millions of acres to patrol, some ranchers doubt that they can be effective.
December 8, 2025
Letting Things Grow: The Hirshhorn’s Sculpture Garden Reimagined
With new pathways, restored connections, and spaces shaped for lingering, Hiroshi Sugimoto’s redesign of the Hirshhorn Sculpture Garden promises a contemplative encounter with art on the National Mall.
December 8, 2025
Filling the Void: Gen Z and the Myth of Beauty
“They send me pictures of their faces with a filter that alters their features and say, ‘I want to look like this.'”
December 8, 2025
Activists Rally to Save a Stately Pair of Seattle Oaks
A northern red oak tree believed to be more over one-hundred-year-old might be sacrificed for a new development’s driveway. The battle over it reveals much about Seattle’s struggle to balance growth and nature in The Emerald City.
December 8, 2025
‘On the Brink of Catastrophic Failure:’ How Long Will Trenton Water Works Keep Working?
Trenton Water Works serves approximately 225,000 people and is over 200 years old. After years of neglect, the utility is grappling with aging infrastructure, staff shortages, and health concerns.
December 8, 2025
A Tale of Two Droughts: Who is Striving and Who is Thriving?
New Jersey residents struggle to reduce their water usage throughout a year long drought watch while local farmers have yet to see an impact.
December 8, 2025
Florida Promised to Protect Its Springs. Is It Keeping Its Word?
Beneath the clear blue surface of Florida’s springs, scientists are detecting unsettling changes. At the same time, a battle over how the state enforces its water rules is raising new questions about what it will take to safeguard them.
November 18, 2025
Inside Griffith Observatory: How LA’s ‘Hood Ornament’ Connects Us to the Cosmos
Perched high above Los Angeles, Griffith Observatory has been inspiring wonder since 1935. Curator David Seidel and his team carry forward founder Griffith J. Griffith’s radical vision of a public observatory where anyone can look skyward — and see their place in the universe.
November 10, 2025
Nursing Science Evolves as the National Institute of Nursing Research Recognizes its 40th Anniversary
The National Institute of Nursing Research celebrated its 40th anniversary on Sept. 17 with a scientific symposium that highlighted its history, evolving research priorities, and contributions to supporting our nation’s health.
November 10, 2025
Dallas Community Anticipates the Launch of Texas Stock Exchange
Dallas residents gathered at SMU for the "From the Stockyards to the Stock Market: A Discussion about the Texas Stock Exchange" conference, where Nicole Chambers of the Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE) spoke about the new stock exchange
October 29, 2025
Healing Through Clay: Inside Dallas-Based Pottery for the People
Co-Owner Jane Parsons reflects on the beginnings of Pottery for the People and explains how its mission will continue to guide the future
October 13, 2025
Housing Slowdown Impacts Dallas Building Products Retail Demand
The post-pandemic housing boom brought pronounced gains to Dallas. Since early 2022, however, Dallas has faced an outsized downturn. This slowdown affects not only real estate agents, potential home buyers and sellers, and homebuilders, but also small local retailers.
October 11, 2025
Crowds Pack Apple’s Grand Central Store for iPhone 17 Launch
“I’d wait all day if I had to," said one customer in line for his new phone.
May 19, 2025
How Can a Recent College Graduate Survive the Dismal 2025 Job Market?
Navigating today's job market is challenging and stressful. The impact of the market remains personal to many, from mass layoffs to the struggle of seeking employment as a new graduate.
June 5, 2025
OPINION: Chris Lambert Sings Another Tune as True Crime Podcaster
Chris Lambert's podcast "Your Own Backyard" is examined through the lens of his work as an advocate and journalist.
June 4, 2025
OPINION: How an Acting Teacher’s Tough Lesson Changed my Life
"You’re talented, but uneducated." That tough-love line in acting class jolted Reporter Cristiano Vásquez onto a 10-year climb — from 5 a.m. assembly lines to an NYU master’s degree and a life powered by learning.
April 30, 2025
How is AI Changing the Entertainment Industry
In a world where technology continues to evolve at lightning speed, artificial intelligence (AI) has found its way into nearly every corner of our lives—including the silver screen. The film and television industry, long known for its blend of art and technology, is now experiencing a major shift thanks to AI. From scriptwriting and casting to visual effects and marketing, AI is changing how stories are told, who tells them, and how audiences experience them.
May 10, 2024
Opinion: Jorge Ramos’ Inability to Separate Journalism and Activism
Immigration policies and politics undermine the integrity of Jorge Ramos' journalism.
May 9, 2024
Opinion: Human Rights Watch is an Ethical Watchdog
Human Rights Watch shows that advocacy journalism can be ethical.
June 8, 2024
Why NYU: The Coursework is Only the Beginning
The AJO program offers professional mentors, career guidance, editing services, and a success coach.
June 7, 2024
Why NYU: Will I Fit in at AJO?
No matter your experience, identity, or location, there is a place for you at AJO’s world-class journalism program
June 6, 2024
Why NYU: Got a Great Idea? AJO Can Help You Get That Byline
From honing his pitch to assisting with investigative techniques to working connections, here is how AJO professors helped Ben Shimkus get a big investigative feature into Rolling Stone in the spring of 2024
January 9, 2025
The Red Surge in Riverside: How Latinos Played a Key Role in Trump’s Victory
Predominantly Latino and reliably left-leaning Riverside County voted Republican in the 2024 election. Cristiano Vásquez explores why.
December 24, 2024
How a Local Advocate is Using Her Voice to Sway Latino Voters
For over a decade, Martha Howard has advocated for immigrant rights as an activist and politician. Her fight is far from over.
December 20, 2024
Lantern Festival Brings New Light to Reno’s Economy
Last year, Reno bid farewell to the National Championship Air Races after 60 years as a tourist magnet for the city, opening doors for newcomers like Dragon Lights Reno to shine.
December 20, 2024
How Did the US Election Differ From the UK Election?
The US and UK elections had different results, but were both groundbreaking.
December 20, 2024
Commemorating the Lost: Boston Exhibit Puts Gun Violence on Display
This art installation honors gun violence victims and is on display in Boston.