Enterprise Stories

Recent enterprise stories from the Afro-American selected by Talibah Chikwendu, executive editor.

  1. Residents, Officials React to Johnson Scandal

    By George Barnette; 11/17/10

  2. Preliminary Budget Lists 'Devastating' Cuts

    By Melanie R. Holmes; 3/25/10

  3. Six Flags Grooming Policies to Face Opposition

    By George Barnette; 8/4/10

  4. Maryland not Meeting Minority Contract Goals

    By George Barnette; 11/3/10

  5. Governor Sees Maryland Moving Forward

    By Talibah Chikwendu; 10/27/10

  6. Ehrlich Speaks: Taking His Case to Black Voters

    By Talibah Chikwendu; 10/21/10

  7. Bedbug Invasion Spreads Fear, Loathing

    By Valencia Mohammed; 11/10/10

Definition

Enterprise reporting describes published news reports that are not based on press releases or news conferences. Enterprise reporting is all about stories a reporter or an editor dig up on his or her own, often what some people might call "scoops." Enterprise reporting may also focus on events, but it usually goes beyond merely covering these events when reporters explore the forces shaping the events.

Through enterprise reporting a news organization demonstrates its understanding of the key issues and interests of its community and it demonstrates the extent of the skill of its staff to report on these matters.