Coming to America was, therefore, a pilgrimage and a pleasure. It was more so at The Philadelphia Inquirer, where I spent my four-week internship. Here was a century-old, prosperous newspaper and an aid to the community. American newspapers are going local. People care little about the big deals that go on in Washington, but a lot about the small guys next door.
More local news is the secret.
This makes the newspaper not just a chronicler of the society s history, but part of its community and history. This is a newspaper that takes time to listen to the readers and advertisers, and still leads them. It looks out for stories that will open new business opportunities. It sees its future not just in giving headlines, but also in explaining things, and remaining the dependable source of regional news and business reports. It is clear from observing the Inquirer that the bread and butter of journalism remains the news.