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Dave Burdick

@daveburdick.bsky.social
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• Newsroom strategy at @theajp.bsky.social • Denver, Colorado • Healthier communities through healthier relationships with local information and news providers • I share interesting things that local news orgs are doing

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Dave Burdick @daveburdick.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
Cómo los inmigrantes latinos reinventan el Día de Acción de Gracias en EE.UU. - Documented documentedny.com/2025/12/01/c...
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Cómo los inmigrantes latinos reinventan el Día de Acción de Gracias en EE.UU. - Documented
Desde pavos enchilados hasta tamales, los inmigrantes fusionan sus tradiciones culturales con la celebración del Día de Acción de Gracias.
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Dave Burdick @daveburdick.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
She won a $56M fight for a Westwood rec center. Here’s what it looks like denverite.com/2025/12/09/w...
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She won a $56M fight for a Westwood rec center. Here’s what it looks like
Construction is well underway in the neighborhood, and a ten-year fight for a pool gets its due.
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Dave Burdick @daveburdick.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
I really love a caption like "Denverite reader Sarah Garrett watches as a freshly minted cube of cardboard is extruded from a machine" ... Denverite readers kept asking if recycling is real, so Denverite took readers to see.
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You asked if Denver really recycles. We took a tour to find out
Put on your hard hats.
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Dave Burdick @daveburdick.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
Ugh, Benny's www.westword.com/food-drink/c...
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Classic Denver Mexican Restaurant Is Officially Gone for Good
Fans had been holding out hope for a comeback.
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Dave Burdick @daveburdick.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
Pika populations appear to be declining in a specific area recently studied, which could signal pretty bad news for alpine climates in the Rockies
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Dave Burdick @daveburdick.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
People didn't like it when I tried to nickname this the "great hell" project. In 2020. But hey it looks like it might be done in 2027!
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We regret to inform you another phase of DIA Great Hall construction has begun. Here’s how it will look
South Security will close and become “The Living Room.”
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Dave Burdick @daveburdick.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
Great idea from Boyle Heights Beat — which streets received the most parking tickets in the neighborhood:
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These streets received the most parking tickets in Boyle Heights
More than 55,000 parking tickets were issued in 2024. Here’s a breakdown of the top violations and hotspots in Boyle Heights.
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Dave Burdick @daveburdick.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
One of the wildest/most fascinating internships I have ever heard of (read Mirror Indy's great previous coverage for the context) — Greenlawn Cemetery is focus of new Indianapolis summer internship on archaeology
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Summer internship will give students hands-on experience with Greenlawn project
The city of Indianapolis will hire student interns to work alongside field experts on the city’s Greenlawn Cemetery project.
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Dave Burdick @daveburdick.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
Walking around the frozen (and empty) downtown Tulsa arts district yesterday, I saw a clearly abandoned set of belongings and wondered about this — Tulsa social service agencies spending hours finding those who need shelter from the cold
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Social service agencies spending hours finding those who need shelter from the cold
“We’re not just driving down streets and seeing people on sidewalks. We’re walking into encampments in the middle of the night, in the snow, in this weather.”
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The Colorado Sun ☀️ @coloradosun.com · 18/02/2025
Democratic state senator abruptly resigns amid ethics investigation
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Democratic state senator abruptly resigns amid ethics investigation
State Sen. Sonya Jaquez Lewis was being investigated for alleged mistreatment of her legislative aides
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Dave Burdick @daveburdick.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
breathtaking.
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Under Trump’s Mass Deportation Plan, Some Migrants Are Being Sent to Panama
The administration has asked Panama to take in hundreds of people who can’t easily be sent back to their countries. Many say they are in danger.
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Dave Burdick @daveburdick.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
I really can’t say enough about how cool this is – it’s a local news org that started the way we all know they should start, with hundreds of locals telling us what they need and building from there. I’m psyched – tell your friends! www.localnewsfortulsa.org
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Dave Burdick @daveburdick.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
Audience and membership is an exciting and expanding part of the local nonprofit journalism universe, and this director role will have a hand in shaping strategy and tactics in Tulsa – with access to best practices and learnings from peers in other cities www.localnewsfortulsa.org/jobs/audienc...
localnewsfortulsa.org
Audience and Membership Director | Jobs | Tulsa Local News Initiative
We’re hiring! The Tulsa Local News Initiative is looking for an Audience and Membership Director who is passionate about the future of Tulsa and local journalism.
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Dave Burdick @daveburdick.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
If you’ve been following me here, you’ve seen some of my excitement for the work that can be produced in collaboration between the @documenters.bsky.social program and newsrooms. Tulsa needs someone to own that work, too www.localnewsfortulsa.org/jobs/documen...
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Documenters Assignment Editor | Jobs | Tulsa Local News Initiative
We’re hiring! The Tulsa Local News Initiative is looking for a Documenters Assignment Editor who is passionate about the future of Tulsa and local journalism.
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Dave Burdick @daveburdick.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
Looking for reporting jobs positioned to make a difference in people’s lives? The initiative is hiring for a government reporter, a cost of living reporter, a health and healthy living reporter, communities reporters and general assignment reporters www.localnewsfortulsa.org/jobs
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Dave Burdick @daveburdick.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
For the last few years, Gary’s been editing the Oklahoma Eagle – it’s been in publication for 102 years, starting just after the Tulsa Race Massacre – and he’ll need someone new to take on that vital and exciting role, overseeing the Eagle’s expansion. www.localnewsfortulsa.org/jobs/oklahom...
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Oklahoma Eagle Editor | Jobs | Tulsa Local News Initiative
We’re hiring! The Oklahoma Eagle is looking for an Editor who is passionate about the future of Tulsa and local journalism.
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Dave Burdick @daveburdick.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
Gary’s going to lead an amazing newsroom in Tulsa – and you can help him do it as Managing Editor of the Tulsa Local News Initiative. This is a big, thrilling #journalism #job at a well-resourced nonprofit news startup. www.localnewsfortulsa.org/jobs/news-ed...
localnewsfortulsa.org
Managing Editor | Jobs | Tulsa Local News Initiative
We’re hiring! The Tulsa Local News Initiative is looking for a Managing Editor who is passionate about the future of Tulsa and local journalism.
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Dave Burdick @daveburdick.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
I can’t believe that we can announce about 20 new opportunities to bolster the local news ecosystem in Tulsa today. The Tulsa Local News Initiative is here, with a new newsroom led by award-winning journalist Gary Lee.
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Award-winning Oklahoma journalist Gary Lee to lead the Tulsa Local News Initiative | What's New | Tulsa Local News Initiative
Written on Dec 11, 2024 |
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Dave Burdick @daveburdick.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
Imagine if you could strengthen existing newsrooms *and* start a new local newsroom fueled by hundreds of locals’ insights about their information needs and lengthy research into the local information economy. That’s what’s happening in #Tulsa right now: www.localnewsfortulsa.org
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Paolo Zialcita @zialcita.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
good news: the Antiques Roadshow filmed in Denver (ok, ok, Littleton) will air March 24, 31 and April 7. you may have read our story where we brought Rocky the Raccoon to Roadshow to explain the antiquing process. if you haven’t, read that here: denverite.com/2024/05/30/d...
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Erica Meltzer @ericameltzer.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
A class action lawsuit charges literacy instruction giants Lucy Calkins, Irene Fountas and Gay Su Pinnell with deceptive marking practices. This is probably the first time a consumer protection approach has been taken to an education policy debate. www.chalkbeat.org/2024/12/04/l...
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Do consumer protection laws apply to literacy instruction? This lawsuit says yes.
Two Massachusetts families say Lucy Calkins, other literacy specialists, and their publisher willfully ignored heaps of research that their methods for teaching reading were shoddy, then charging for ...
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Dave Burdick @daveburdick.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
It's the simple things... Like headlines that don't use utility jargon. This one just says it in plain language so anyone can understand why the story is relevant to them. That said, @sambrasch.bsky.social, I do want credit for reading this during super-off-peak hours.
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Xcel Energy wants to charge more for electricity later in the evening
The utility would extend its most expensive time-of-use rate from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the summer and 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the winter.
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Dave Burdick @daveburdick.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
After police shot and killed a 15-year-old, Signal #Akron produced an accessible explainer on how the law says the incident will be investigated, along with context on how that process has changed recently
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How the investigation of the fatal shooting of Jazmir Tucker unfold?
How will the process unfold that will investigate the fatal shooting of 15-year-old Jazmir Tucker by an Akron police officer?
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Dave Burdick @daveburdick.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
Here's a @tyfenwick.bsky.social / Mirror Indy story that gives: a quick understanding of the scale of a civic challenge, an example of an attempt at alleviating it, how to get help if you're affected, how to give help if you can, and a link to an investigative series. Under 450 words.
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Safe Park Indy will open a second lot for people in their car
Safe Park Indy opened its first lot in October and already has 350 people on the waitlist.
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Dave Burdick @daveburdick.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
It's fine, mystical pink light over Denver nothing to worry about, @zialcita.bsky.social says
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Mystical pink light over Denver is just the Broncos growing grass
The football stadium's new grow lights have mystified Denver residents.
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Dave Burdick @daveburdick.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
I love that the Mirror Indy site has its gift guide up, but also multiple ways to help other people in #Indianapolis via @enriquesaenz.bsky.social, like "How to help Santa fulfill an Indiana child's wishlist" buff.ly/4eTFZVj
A screenshot of MirrorIndy.org shows headlines including "Help pack meals for Ukrainian families affected by war"
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Dave Burdick @daveburdick.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
Short and approachable look at stuff @phillydesign.bsky.social and Technical.ly are doing with AI in a local newsroom: buff.ly/3VakuZt
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AI tools powering innovation in Technical.ly’s newsroom
Technical.ly editor Danya Henninger shares several ways newsrooms can incorporate AI tools in their workflows.
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Dave Burdick @daveburdick.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
anyone who lives here. somewhat more controversially, I personally would comfortably apply it to anyone who identifies as such because they feel like they're part of the greater Denver metropolitan gravity well in their work/live/play routines.
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Dave Burdick @daveburdick.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
"just ask" is an awesome policy
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Dave Burdick @daveburdick.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
🫡 I had been getting ready to post the earlier one when I saw the new one!
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Dave Burdick @daveburdick.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
THEN the police surveilled individuals or groups within a large gathering. Here's @dakotahsays.bsky.social on that: signalcleveland.org/cleveland-po...
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Cleveland police violate drone policy to monitor protest crowd
Cleveland police operated a drone on Nov. 25 against policy, according to the Community Police Commission.
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Dave Burdick @daveburdick.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
A new Cleveland police drone policy got a section removed that would have allowed drone coverage of "individuals or groups within large gatherings" — here's police commission coverage from @dakotahsays.bsky.social / Signal Cleveland / Regina Samuels / Cleveland @documenters.bsky.social (1/2)
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Residents sound off on new Cleveland police drone policy
Residents and Cleveland Community Police Commissioner Teri Wang shared concerns about mass surveillance during the commission’s Nov. 20 meeting.
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Larry Ryckman @larryryckman.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
Good luck trying to find eggs before Thanksgiving. It's a hit-and-miss prospect in Colorado right now. For me, it involved a trip to three different grocery stores last night. One clerk last night blamed Colorado's new law, but the facts say something different.
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Dave Burdick @daveburdick.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
hello @denversnow.bsky.social
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Dave Burdick @daveburdick.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
Updates from the Aurora apartment building that got national attention when the president-elect spoke at a luxury convention hotel elsewhere in the city — via @andyknny.bsky.social:
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New landlord will pay tenants to move out of Aurora ‘Tren de Aragua’ apartments
All but one unit at Whispering Pines did not pay rent by the end of October. Advocates say conditions are still 'uninhabitable.'
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Dave Burdick @daveburdick.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
X's Objection to the Onion Buying InfoWars Is a Reminder You Do Not Own Your Social Media Accounts — @404media.co:
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X's Objection to the Onion Buying InfoWars Is a Reminder You Do Not Own Your Social Media Accounts
"X CORP. OWNS THE X ACCOUNTS."
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Dave Burdick @daveburdick.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
Amazing. "After reading @themarshallproject.org – Cleveland article, Pretel said he and other top deputies toured numerous jails in Ohio, Indiana and Tennessee to learn about how the facilities offer reentry services."
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Cuyahoga County creates reentry program for people leaving jail
About 300 people were booked into the jail at least eight times in the past three years. Many need substance abuse or mental health help.
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Dave Burdick @daveburdick.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
What's a few tens of millions of dollars between old friends? Always interesting following the municipal funding of pro sports venues — here's Signal Cleveland's @nickcastele.bsky.social following his city council's reaction to a $20M repair bill
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$20 million stadium repair sticker shock for Cleveland City Council
With sin tax money stretched thin, council balked at the idea of chipping in for repairs at Progressive Field and Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
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Dave Burdick @daveburdick.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
So many gift guides are kind of a bummer (and a slog to produce, I happen to know). But I like this guide from Boyle Heights Beat in LA. Just send me out into the world with some context and love for local shops:
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9 places to shop for gifts in Boyle Heights - Boyle Heights Beat
The holiday season is near and if you’re looking to support the local businesses that make your community thrive, we’re here to help. We’ve rounded up some spots in Boyle Heights […]
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Dave Burdick @daveburdick.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
Update from @nbminor.bsky.social on the inconvenient, banana-shaped plot of #Denver land that is the subject of perpetual curiosity and hope for people looking to solve a #transit, #housing or other issue in this city. denverite.com/2024/11/25/d...
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Colorado bought a Denver railyard for $50 million. 3 years later, it plans to sell it
The state says it didn't need most of the land at Burnham Yard. Transit advocates say selling it is a "massive mistake."
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Dave Burdick @daveburdick.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
Douglas County, Colorado, home to (a few) very water-efficient homes. @coloradosun.com:
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How much water do Colorado communities actually need? In one, surprisingly little.
With new houses using 30% less water, Sterling Ranch asked Douglas County for tighter household water limits.
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Dave Burdick @daveburdick.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
Very cool Outlier Media work using human reporting & AI to experiment with new possibilities for community journalism in Detroit:
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How Outlier Media built AI into a text platform designed for trust
In July 2023, the American Journalism Project launched its Product & AI Studio to explore the smart application of generative AI and other…
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Pensther @pensther.bsky.social · 14/07/2023
Great lightning show last night in southern Colorado
Lightning storm in southern Colorado last night
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Megan Kate Nelson 📚 @mkn.bsky.social · 14/07/2023
Watching today’s T de F stage via the world feed and loving it, @joshuajfriedman.com ! When I turned it on they were talking about climbing bikes and eating galettes and I am here for it. 🚴‍♂️🚴🚵🏻‍♂️🚵
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Dave Burdick @daveburdick.bsky.social · 14/07/2023
big if true arstechnica.com/information-technol…
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Why AI detectors think the US Constitution was written by AI
Can AI writing detectors be trusted? We dig into the theory behind them.
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Ann Leckie @annleckie.com · 07/07/2023
When you're shredding cheese by hand and it gets down to that last little bit and you cut your fingers, you've been grate limited
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Dave Burdick @daveburdick.bsky.social · 13/07/2023
@zialcita.bsky.social I can't believe you've posted less than I have.
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Dave Burdick @daveburdick.bsky.social · 06/07/2023
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A blue sky above snow-capped peaks in Colorado.
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