Local government impacts so much of our lives. Who’s there to cover it?

LebTown needs your help to ensure that local municipality meetings don’t go uncovered in Lebanon County. Donate today to unlock additional coverage for the community.

In 2022, LebTown launched the Civic Impact Reporting Project, a donor-funded effort to radically expand coverage of Lebanon County municipal meetings. That year, the project raised more than $10,000 from over 100 donors, a heroic feat of generosity by our community that made possible LebTown reporter Emily Bixler’s coverage of Cornwall Borough, South Londonderry Township, and North Lebanon Township.

In 2023, we built on this momentum, and as of today, our reporters regularly attend meetings at 11 municipalities across the county. We are determined to eventually cover them all.

Now we’re looking for your help to replenish and increase these reporting resources. Our goal this year is to raise $15,000 for municipal meeting coverage.

Your tax-deductible contribution goes directly towards additional coverage of local municipal meetings. Help ensure these meetings don’t go uncovered by becoming a donor today. Become a donor and you’ll be able to provide your vote on which municipalities we prioritize for expanded coverage.

We expect that for every $3,000 raised, LebTown will be able to cover an additional municipality for an entire year.

Lebanon County municipalities include:

Annville Township
Bethel Township
Cleona Borough
Cornwall Borough
East Hanover Township
Heidelberg Township
Jackson Township
Jonestown Borough
Lebanon
Millcreek Township
Mount Gretna Borough
Myerstown Borough
North Annville Township
North Cornwall Township
North Lebanon Township
North Londonderry Township
Palmyra Borough
Richland Borough
South Annville Township
South Lebanon Township
South Londonderry Township
Swatara Township
Union Township
West Cornwall Township
West Lebanon Township

Why is coverage of local municipal meetings important? Local news outlets are something of a wonder drug. They bring communities together and reduce polarization, increase political engagement by citizens, reduce corruption, and even decrease the cost of government. In most cases though, the watchdog function of journalism isn’t even the most important role we serve! Our primary mission is simply keeping readers up to date on the happenings of their local government. All of these benefits are within reach for Lebanon County, but LebTown will need your help to realize them.

Help us restore local news to Lebanon County by donating to the LebTown Civic Impact Reporting Project today.

The Local Media Foundation/LebTown Civic Impact Reporting Project will cover local municipal meetings to keep Lebanon Countians informed and engaged with their local government. Donations to the Local Media Foundation for this project are tax-deductible to the extent of the law. No goods or services are provided in exchange for contributions. Please consult a tax advisor for details. The program is administered by Local Media Foundation, tax ID #36-4427750, a Section 501(c)(3) charitable trust affiliated with the Local Media Association.

LebTown's Civic Impact Reporting Project

By Local Media Foundation

LebTown's Civic Impact Reporting Project

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