The Worcester Guardian has partnered with GBH News to expand in-depth coverage of civic issues in Central Massachusetts.
The collaboration will focus on local reporting that highlights challenges and opportunities in Worcester, including elections, housing, education, public health and the local economy.
The first joint story, published Thursday, examined barriers to voting in Worcester and efforts by community groups to boost turnout ahead of the Nov. 4 election.
The story, reported by Charlene Arsenault for The Worcester Guardian and Sam Turken for GBH News, detailed how turnout in municipal elections has fallen dramatically over the past several decades, particularly in lower-income neighborhoods.
“This partnership reflects the shared mission of The Worcester Guardian and GBH News to bring thoughtful, local reporting to the communities we serve,” said Dave Nordman, lead consultant for The Worcester Guardian. “Worcester is a dynamic, growing city that deserves rigorous, solutions-focused journalism. By combining GBH’s statewide reach with our deep local knowledge, we’re creating a powerful platform for civic dialogue.”
The Worcester Guardian, a nonprofit newsroom, also has partnerships with Worcester State University and Boston University, which help support its reporting and community engagement work.
The collaboration with GBH is part of the Guardian’s strategy to strengthen local journalism through partnerships with established media and academic institutions. Stories will be published on both organizations’ websites and shared across social platforms.
The Worcester Guardian was launched to provide nonpartisan, fact-based journalism for Worcester residents. GBH is one of New England’s largest public media news organizations.
