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News With Roots: Steve Abramowicz On Preserving Hometown Journalism In A Digital Age

2025/6/18
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Steve Abramowitz：作为 Heartland Journal 的出版人，我致力于报道主流媒体忽略的 Heartland 地区的故事。我们从一份家乡报纸起步，现在发展成为一个全国性的新闻平台，通过每日新闻电子报和播客，为读者和听众提供独特的视角和信息。我关注各州层面的新闻，因为这些新闻往往对人们的日常生活产生更直接的影响。我希望通过我的工作，弥合主流媒体与地方新闻之间的差距，让更多人了解 Heartland 地区正在发生的事情。 Steve Abramowitz：我发现，政客们刚上任时会听取选民的意见，但随着时间的推移，他们越来越受到游说者的影响，最终与选民脱节。我希望通过我的报道，揭露政治腐败和不公正现象，促使政客们更好地为选民服务。我还关注各州的分裂运动，但我认为最好的解决办法是修复各州的议会，而不是重新划分界线。我希望 Heartland Journal 能够成为一个平台，让人们了解各州正在发生的事情，并为自己的社区做出更好的决策。

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Steve Abramowicz inherited Heartland Journal after the founder's passing. He transitioned it from a print newspaper to a digital platform with a daily e-newsletter and podcast, focusing on stories from the heartland that are often overlooked by mainstream media. He shares the challenges and rewards of preserving hometown journalism in the digital age.
  • Inherited Heartland Journal from founder Fred Fillbrook
  • Transitioned from print newspaper to digital platform (website and podcast)
  • Focus on stories from the heartland often missed by mainstream media
  • Successful subscriber growth and first annual Heartland Journal Awards

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In this episode, ​​we connect with Steve Abramowicz, the CEO and Editor of Heartland Journal.com) and host of the Heartland Journal podcast). Initially, the Heartland Journal was the hometown print newspaper for Mill Creek, WA. However, when founder Fred Fillbrook passed away in 2022, Steve inherited the publication, continuing the vision of truth and patriotism. 

Eager to bring fact-based news to the digital world, Steve now heads up the HLJ e-newsletter – comprehensively covering national, local, entertainment, health and fitness, real estate, fashion, and the homeless crisis…

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What Steve learned from taking over a hometown newspaper. The importance of local news coverage. What it means to bring the voice of positive change to the world through media.  The renaissance of independent filmmaking. 

Steve was born and raised in the wine country of Napa, California, and is a graduate of the University of Southern California. He is also the founder and Managing Director of Mill Creek Financial Partners). 

Curious how Steve has turned Fred Fillbrook’s grassroots paper into the future of hometown and nationwide news? Join the conversation now!

You can follow Steve on X @SAbramowicz81).

Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9)

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