Press

As we work to inspire better cities, we do more than produce informative journalism daily. We make news too. On this page, you can find all of Next City’s press releases, as well as links to where our reporting has been cited and our staffers quoted.

Press Release 11/06/23

Next City Welcomes Equitable Cities Reporting Fellow For Reparations Narratives

Next City and VPM News introduce Barry Greene, Jr., our joint Richmond-based urban reporting fellow.
Press Release 10/23/23

Next City Welcomes Two New Board Members

With its mission of using solutions journalism to advance equity in cities in mind, Next City’s board of directors voted unanimously to welcome two new members — Mauricio Andrés Garcia and Courtney R. Snowden.
Press Release 10/16/23

Next City Welcomes Its First Social Impact Design Reporting Fellow
The nonprofit news organization welcomes freelance reporter Maylin Tu, who will report solutions-based stories for the next 15 months.
Press Release 08/02/23

Announcing The 2023 Richmond Class Of Next City Vanguards

This year's cohort will gather in Richmond this September.
Press Release 07/12/23

Next City Launches New Collaborative Series On Urban Disability Justice
We’re publishing a new reported series examining solutions for disability justice in American cities.
07/07/23

Next City Announces Our 2023 Emma Bowen Fellow
Next City welcomes Boston College student Punnya Kalapurakkel as our editorial intern for the summer.
06/02/23

Hester Street Announces New Partnership With Next City

The events co-presented by HST and Next City will provide multiple opportunities to reflect on key issues facing cities today and amplify the work being done in communities of color and low-income communities to design and lead solutions that advance equity and justice.
Press Release 05/24/23

Next City’s Economic Justice Reporter Discusses How To Cover Solutions For Economic Equity
Oscar Perry Abello will speak on a panel about how to cover workable solutions for community ownership, wealth and labor in cities.
05/24/23

Unforgettable Moments: Next City’s Staff Reflect on Past Vanguard Conferences
With Vanguard Richmond ahead of us, the Next City team recalls moments from previous conferences that gave us unique perspectives into our host city.
Press Release 05/18/23

Next City Adds Two Members To Its Board of Directors

With its mission of using solutions journalism to advance equity in cities in mind, Next City’s board of directors voted unanimously in April to welcome two new members — Allison S. Joe and Syed Ali.