In Memory: Dee Ann Divis

I’m writing with a heavy heart to inform you of the passing of Dee Ann Divis, our SPJ DC Pro Board of Directors president and an accomplished science writer and…

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In Memory: Dateline Dinner MC Jim Bohannon

Jim Bohannon, who for three decades was the master of ceremonies for the SPJ DC Pro Chapter’s annual Dateline Awards and Hall of Fame Dinner, died on Nov. 12, 2022, in…

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‘Future of profession in good hands’ is one takeaway from MediaFest22

By Denise Dunbar As one of our chapter’s two delegates to the annual SPJ conference held Oct. 27-30 here in Washington, I wanted to give you a report back. In…

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International Community panels have local connections at MediaFest22 held in Washington

Three panels at the recently ended MediaFest22 journalism conference in Washington, D.C., demonstrated that just because something is labeled “international” it doesn’t mean there cannot be a local angle. Dan…

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‘Elections in a Time of Turmoil’ session at MediaFest22 was packed — with attendees and good resources for all journalists

The session, designed and moderated by SPJ DC Pro Chapter board member Celia Wexler, drew standing room only interest as more than 150 attendees sat on the floor and peered…

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