Granite Beat: Manchester Ink Link founder and publisher Carol Robidoux on how she centers community

read more…: Granite Beat: Manchester Ink Link founder and publisher Carol Robidoux on how she centers community

In this episode of The Granite Beat, hosts Adam Drapcho and Julie Hart speak with Manchester Ink Link founder Carol Robidoux, a veteran journalist who left behind the legacy outlets to create her hyperlocal news website to supply residents with local, reliable, and community-driven stories in a central hub. They discuss some of her recent stories, such as the Harmony Montgomery case, the affordable housing crisis and community-centered reporting.

Manchester Rising: Making a difference one story at a time

read more…: Manchester Rising: Making a difference one story at a time

We have until December 31 to raise $100,000 for our Manchester Rising reporting campaign. It is a lofty goal, one I set deliberately, not just because it would be heaven to be able to support two full-time employees, but because it allows me the opportunity to inform you, dear readers, of the financial reality of operating a legitimate daily news site.

2 months in and counting: Here are Manchester Ink Link’s top stories

read more…: 2 months in and counting: Here are Manchester Ink Link’s top stories

As editor and one-woman army, my goal is to get beyond the “breaking news” headlines and continue to beat the streets for more in-depth coverage and next-day stories.
What can you do to support my efforts? Keep reading, for one. I encourage you to click through these stories, or just scroll through our archives by category using the tabs across the top of the site.