In the MARCH tradition of forming powerful collaborations, we are working on an exciting new project, “Backgrounder,” which will provide journalists with links to historical background information, delivered via Twitter. This is part of the Encyclopedia of Greater Philadelphia project, and we’re working on the new initiative with WHYY, the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, and the Temple University Libraries Special Collections Center. Through the Twitter feed, we will be able to connect journalists with the great wealth of historical resources in our region.
You can help us shape this project and earn funding for it by adding your feedback to the project proposal, which is posted in the Knight News Challenge. Don’t delay – the contest deadline is March 17. You may also follow this project on Twitter.