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Meet Post sports columnist Benjamin Hochman at a Fireside Chat

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Denver Post sports columnist Benjamin Hochman will be featured in a Fireside Chat at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1, at the Denver Press Club, 1330 Glenarm Place. The program, sponsored by the Colorado Pro Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists, will be free and open to the public. Hochman joined the Post in fall … Continue reading Meet Post sports columnist Benjamin Hochman at a Fireside Chat

Former Rocky Mountain News staffers look back on paper’s shutdown

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By Ed Otte Five years later, the pain and bitterness remain for some former Rocky Mountain News journalists. The Rocky ceased publication on Feb. 27, 2009, less than two months shy of its 150th anniversary. Five former staffers discussed their recollections of the fierce newspaper war with The Denver Post and the Rocky's closure on … Continue reading Former Rocky Mountain News staffers look back on paper’s shutdown

“Geeky” resources for finding govt information

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By Ed Otte Sandra Fish and Jeff Roberts presented "geeky" information on campaign finance research and open government resources Aug. 7 at Colorado State University in Pueblo. The program was sponsored by the Colorado Pro Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. "I'm pretty geeky about this because there's a lot of information on the … Continue reading “Geeky” resources for finding govt information

Fireside Chat: 9News’ Aurora shooting film receives SDX Award

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By Ed Otte Terse statements from Aurora police officers describe the chaotic scene on July 20, 2012, at the Century 16 theater. "I have three parties shot here. Where is rescue going to be?" "I need an ambulance here quick." "I've got one ambulance here. Where are my ambulances at?" "I'm taking one male to … Continue reading Fireside Chat: 9News’ Aurora shooting film receives SDX Award

Has the economics of news diminished international coverage?

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By Ed Otte "Foreign conflicts are confusing to the public. There isn't enough explanation of why fighting occurs," Dick Woodbury said. A former Denver bureau chief for TIME magazine, Woodbury participated in the July 9 discussion on how U.S. media cover international news at the Denver Press Club. "I think the shrinking news hole in … Continue reading Has the economics of news diminished international coverage?