Cheryl Powell

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Cheryl Powell

I often get questions from readers about why the Beacon Journal does certain things the way we do. Why does a physician get the "Dr." courtesy title but not someone who earned a doctor of philosophy? When do reporters agree to not name a source? And why is a pamphlet is a flyer, not a flier? The answer is we follow accepted journalism style — and now I'm happy to be able to share our style guide with you.

2 weeks ago | beaconjournal.com | Cheryl Powell

“What the heck is happening at Akron Public Schools?”It’s a question I’ve heard throughout the community for nearly a year as the Beacon Journal has chronicled concerns being raised about the superintendent, culminating with an ongoing investigation by the school board. Prior to the launch of the probe in December, Beacon Journal education writer Jennifer Pignolet reported on claims in complaint letters to the board.

Nov 30, 2024 | beaconjournal.com | Cheryl Powell

Twenty-five years ago, the Akron Beacon Journal published a series of articles on the needs of local children, including a look at the devastating effects of shaken baby syndrome. With the new millennium approaching, Editor Jan Leach and Publisher John Dotson Jr. issued a challenge to our community: Donate your last hour's pay of 1999 to create a permanent endowment with the Akron Community Foundation to benefit area children for years to come.

Nov 22, 2024 | beaconjournal.com | Cheryl Powell

ASHEVILLE, N.C. - As the floodwaters from Tropical Storm Helene poured into Asheville’s River Arts District, Erica Schaffel watched in horror from the relative safety of the Haywood Bridge. She watched as years of creativity washed away. Works of art floated downstream among the debris — bright splashes of color in the murky water. Beloved spaces were steadily inundated with the incessant rain. Schaffel and her partner despaired at the devastation.

Nov 9, 2023 | evanstonnow.com | Steve H. Hagerty |Cheryl Powell |Donald Wilson

Bill Smith, the founder and publisher of EvanstonNow, would never write this article, deeming it un-newsworthy, but we disagree. Last night, Bill was recognized at the 13th annual Evanston MashUp, produced by the Evanston Chamber of Commerce, as the Corrine Passage Spirit of Evanston Award winner. This is a notable award given each year to an Evanstonian who embodies values, such as courage, vision, compassion, resourcefulness, connectivity, and entrepreneurship.