SPRINGFIELD—I often challenge reporters to write about “place” in their articles to create a more immersive experience.
That’s why we opt for in-person meetings and interviews whenever possible. Details within those spaces create mood, imagery, emotion, and understanding that can only be observed and articulated through presence.
There’s a lot of power in that.
Since 2021, our “place” has been our newsroom on A Street in Springfield. The Springfield Chamber staff broke out their humorously…
