Sunshine Week Quiz: Do You Know What Your Local Journalist Does?
Shining a light on local journalism.
It seems fitting to highlight suburban D.C. and Baltimore Patch government reporting during Sunshine Week, a national initiative going on this week that promotes open government and encourages journalists and residents to talk about the public’s right to know what the government is doing. Patch journalists in the last year have revealed everything from salaries of top county officials in Maryland, to open meeting violations to child welfare practices. If you're ever curious about what your local journalists do, take a look at some of our stories below: Commissioners Extend Media Contract, Put Aside Funds for PlanMaryland Summit Carroll County commissioners ignited a several-month long controversy over the decision to use up to $10,000 in …
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