Many would say that, typically, news is negative. In response to growing polarization across the country and a cry for more positivity in reporting, this beat was created. Thanks to the generous ...

Editor’s Note: Beat notes is a new weekly feature from Dispatch journalists who share what’s been happening in their area of coverage and upcoming events. This week, we hear from Jordan Laird, who ...

Editor’s Note: Beat notes is a weekly feature from Dispatch journalists who share what’s been happening in their area of coverage and upcoming events. This week we hear from Sophia Veneziano, who ...