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Meet Nick Reynolds, the expert on Texas wildlife
Nick Reynolds is a Texas-based contributor who mainly writes about wildlife.Photo byCourtesy of Nick Reynolds. Just how many mountain lions are there in Texas? Nick Reynolds, a contributor based in Dallas, Texas, set out to answer this question — a question that’s been on the minds of Texas residents for years — in a recent story. Using data from confirmed sightings, Nick demonstrates that Texas is home to hundreds of mountain lions — even if the exact number of the felines, which are also known as pumas or cougars, “within the state boundaries remains unknown and is widely debated.”
Meeting Off Our Couch, our Florida travel Contributor of the Week 📸
Off Our Couch covers all things related to Florida travel.Photo byCourtesy of Natalyn Arevelo. If you’re looking for family-friendly travel, great eats, and local lifestyle tips, look no further than Off Our Couch, a Jacksonville, Florida-based NewsBreak contributor.
Announcing the winners of NewsBreak's Women's History Month content campaign
Women’s History Month began in 1987 to honor the impact women have made over the course of American history.Photo byNewsBreak. Women’s History Month began in 1987 to honor the impact women have made over the course of American history. To commemorate Women's History Month, NewsBreak asked contributors to share stories about women's contributions and achievements in their local communities.
Meet Bethany Latham, a contributor from HBO's birthplace
Bethany writes stories about Pennsylvania news and culture.Photo byCourtesy of Bethany Latham. Welcome back to NewsBreak's Contributor of the Week series! This week we're highlighting Bethany Latham, a NewsBreak contributor from Northeast, Pennsylvania.
Protecting the Planet, NewsBreak's Earth Day content campaign
This month NewsBreak is commemorating Earth Day by inviting contributors to submit stories to our Protecting the Planet content campaign, which aims to help local communities discover unique ways to take care of the Earth. While the Earth is vast, we are most interested in stories that center local communities. Some examples include highlighting neighborhood sustainability initiatives or beautiful nature in your area, spotlighting leaders and businesses that are making a difference when it comes to preserving the environment, and covering Earth Day events in your area.
Meet James Tuliano, founder of The Cary Report
James Tuliano founded The Cary Report, a publication that reports on happenings in Cary, North Carolina.Photo byCourtesy of James Tuliano. Welcome back to our Contributor of the Week series! This week we're spotlighting James Tuliano from Cary, North Carolina. James has been NewsBreak contributor since 2021, but he’s been posting even more consistently for the past year. Throughout this time, he’s carved out a space for himself on the platform as owner of The Cary Report, a local news and media organization serving the area.
Meet Kimberly Brown, the Cleveland contributor covering local politics and schools
Kimberly Brown has been a contributor to NewsBreak for the last year and a half.Photo byCourtesy of Kimberly Brown. Welcome back to NewsBreak's Contributor of the Week series! When something significant happens in Cleveland, people say, "Call Brown on Cleveland. She'll get the results." That's why this week we're spotlighting contributor Kimberly Brown — known on NewsBreak as Brown on Cleveland — a writer who reports on local news, schools, community and human interest stories.
Meet April Killian, NewsBreak's Contributor of the Week
April Killian from Florence, Alabama, has been writing about news in her state on NewsBreak since August 2022. April considers herself an “eclectic” writer, covering everything from current events to nature and wildlife. She also likes to delve into the paranormal for her stories, including local folklore and haunted places in Alabama (it turns out, there are many!).
Announcing the winners of NewsBreak's Black History Month content campaign
For our Black History Month content campaign, NewsBreak asked contributors to submit local-centric stories that highlight Black communities. From videos about their favorite Black-owned establishments to posts spotlighting Black historical tradition in their area, contributors shared dozens of stories commemorating the month. Among those that stood out include the two pieces selected as Editor’s Pick. Several members of NewsBreak's content team chose these selections, basing their vote on the quality of the content, including its local-centric focus and the unique value it adds to NewsBreak, and the stories' adherence to the guidelines outlined in the content campaign's original announcement. The contributors behind these stories will be awarded $175 and NewsBreak will make a one-time donation of $125 to a local organization in the home states in which the winners reside.
Meet John Dabbs, NewsBreak's Contributor of the Week 📸
John Dabbs is a contributor based in Bristol, Tennessee.Photo byCourtesy of John Dabbs. Welcome to our new Contributor of the Week series! As the contributor network grows, we wanted to create a more frequent space to celebrate the contributors whose stories are making a big impact in their communities. From covering local events to unearthing their town’s untold history, these contributors set the standard high to inform others about the who, what, when, and whys of their area.
Women's History Month Content Campaign
Women’s History Month began in 1987 to honor the impact women have made over the course of American history. In 2023, we’re celebrating Women’s History Month at NewsBreak by sharing stories about women’s contributions and achievements in local communities across the U.S.
Announcing the winners of NewsBreak's Local Love Content Campaign
Thank you to all the contributors who submitted stories to NewsBreak's Valentine's Day campaign! This year, we asked you to publish stories with a local love angle. From stories about locales that hold a special place in their hearts to fun and out-of-the-box ways to celebrate Valentine's Day regionally, contributors showed the rich and wide-ranging ways love exists in their communities. If you haven’t had a chance already, you can check out all the stories here.
Valentine's Day content campaign
For our Valentine’s Day content campaign, we’re celebrating with local love stories. We aren’t looking for love letters, but stories that celebrate or highlight something local that others can love or learn from. We want to hear all your creative, local and love-inspired stories this Valentine’s Day.
Black History Month content campaign
NewsBreak is marking Black History Month by inviting our contributor community to share positive, uplifting and local-central stories that celebrate the Black community. These stories could celebrate an individual, a local business or a piece of history related to the Black community.
Announcing the winners of NewsBreak’s Holiday Joy content campaign
Thank you to everyone who participated in our Holiday Joy content campaign. We loved seeing how your communities spread the holiday spirit through fun events and unique decorations. If you haven’t had a chance already, you can check out all the stories here.
Announcing the winners of NewsBreak’s Holiday Light Show content campaign
Thank you to everyone who participated in our Holiday Light Show content campaign. We loved seeing how your communities light up during the Holiday season. If you haven’t had a chance already, you can check out the stories here.
Winter Wonderland, NewsBreak's last content campaign of 2022
Although winter doesn’t officially start until next week, many are already feeling the spirit of the season. Show us how your community celebrates winter – whether it’s off-the-charts window displays downtown or a giant snowman to mark the season’s first snow. Is there a secret sledding hill you want to let others know about? What about the best places to ice skate? Are there winter sports unique to your area? Show us how your community settles in for the winter ahead. How are you spending the early days of winter?
Holiday Joy, a December content campaign
We’re kicking off the second week of December with some Holiday Joy to uplift communities and spread the holiday spirit. Whether that means featuring a local store in your town that is helping families in need or sharing your town’s holiday traditions (e.g., caroling, parades, holiday decorations, or something totally unique!), we want to see how your community spreads Holiday Joy!
Announcing the winners of NewsBreak’s Attitude of Gratitude content campaign
Thank you to all the participants in our Attitude of Gratitude content campaign. It was wonderful to learn about what you are grateful for this holiday season and appreciate everyone sharing personal stories. If you haven’t had a chance already, you can check out the stories here.
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