Christopher Baxter

Stages of investigative journalism: 1. Huh, that's weird 2. HOLY MOTHER OF! 3. Oh, this is complicated 4. I've got you now! 5. OK, these edits aren't bad 6. More edits? 7. When will this end? 8. Is this story even any good? 9. I'm sick with terror 10. Yeah, I'd do this again.

What you need to know about judicial retention in Pennsylvania youtube.com/shorts/L4JPTWp…

@BrettSholtis @PhillyInquirer Congrats Brett!

Personal news: I have joined the @PhillyInquirer as part of its Inquirer Weekend team. I could not be more excited! Lancaster: Thank you for trusting me with your stories these past few years. Philly: Don't be a stranger, send me your story ideas, theories, etc.

Blown away by this story and the writing. “… a two-year @SpotlightPA investigation will challenge some of the most common misconceptions about mental health treatment in PA — most significantly that when people can’t or don’t get help, it’s their fault. spotlightpa.org/news/2025/07/p…

This doesn't happen without a best-in-class team of reporters, editors & fellow leaders, nor does it happen without the sustained and growing support of thousands across Pennsylvania to ensure @SpotlightPA's unique reporting continues every day. Thank you @JournalismProj

This gave me chills… Coming soon: How systemic mental health failures pushed 1 PA family to the brink youtube.com/shorts/yfiJZxH…

Budget talks in Harrisburg are coming down to the wire, and the public transit funding debate is🔥🔥. Don’t miss this great explainer from @StephenJ_Caruso on what it means for you: youtu.be/_k7nGD_aEkU?fe…

Loving this @StephenJ_Caruso explainer on PA's 🔥 public transit debate at the center of state budget talks youtube.com/shorts/_k7nGD_…

Fire damage photos from inside @JoshShapiroPA’s official residence in Harrisburg after an alleged arson attack early Sunday morning, courtesy of Commonwealth Media Services. A person has been arrested, read more here: spotlightpa.org/news/2025/04/p…

Register now to hear how @cbaxter1 of @SpotlightPA, @kimberlydgriffi of @MSFreePress, and @neeeda of @TheGreenLineTO are building stronger connections between their newsrooms and their supporters who believe in the power of local journalism 💡 lenfestinstitute.org/solutions-reso…

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A 75-year-old woman in Philadelphia needed help. Her memory was failing, her home was covered in trash, and her daughter was out of state. @AngelasInk tells the story of a safety net that failed to recognize the danger to Luen Ng until it was too late: spotlightpa.org/news/2025/02/p…

"Their stories unfold in the shadows ... Yet the details involving the harrowing final days in cases like Ng’s illustrate the fragility and inadequacy of Pennsylvania's system for protecting older adults." w/@SpotlightPA. 1/5 spotlightpa.org/news/2025/02/p…

An ailing Pa. woman’s death followed months of pleas for officials charged with protecting older adults from abuse and neglect to intervene and provide help. But their failures run much deeper. A must-read @SpotlightPA investigation from @AngelasInk: spotlightpa.org/news/2025/02/p…

Wow, @minxian_ of @SpotlightPA literally got the receipts behind this alleged massive fraud by a Pa. township secretary. Explore them yourself and see how astonishing it is that no one noticed for years. spotlightpa.org/statecollege/2…

AJP-supported @SpotlightPA is teaming up with five Nexstar-owned TV stations across Pennsylvania to expand access to investigative journalism. Coverage launched this month with election stories. spotlightpa.org/news/2024/10/p…

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Stop what you're doing and read this @char_keith / @News4Mass story on the human toll of the closure of a central Pennsylvania transplant program. spotlightpa.org/statecollege/2…

Top-notch reporting on the heartache and angst felt by those stunned by the closure of Penn State Health’s transplant programs. Such a juxtaposition of the problems internally versus the hope and excitement unknowing patients kept,

@mukhtaryare It’s one thing to build something special; it’s another to position it to succeed long after you move forward to your next great thing. I’m so happy for you and Minnesota and the communities you serve. What a legacy!

Today, a new, exciting chapter begins for me. Today marks my last day as CEO and publisher of Sahan Journal. This transition also marks the beginning of a new chapter for Sahan as Vanan Murugesan steps into the role of executive director. Founding and leading Sahan Journal for the past five years has been the most rewarding experience of my career. That experience – and success – has evolved in partnership with so many of you. You believed in me, an immigrant with a simple but powerful idea: to change how Minnesota newsrooms cover immigrants and communities of color. With your support, we have quickly placed Sahan Journal on a path to becoming a trusted and critical civic institution that can serve the next generation of Minnesotans: immigrants and communities of color who will become future leaders in education, healthcare, business, government, and more. We have set the agenda for other local newsrooms and produced groundbreaking journalism: stories and investigations that have changed policies, helped clean up the air in south Minneapolis, brought needed oversight to charter schools serving immigrant families, and uncovered how grifters in the housing market have exploited immigrant homebuyers. I am proud of the team that enthusiastically signed on to do this fulfilling and meaningful work. Their dedication, talent, and passion are unmatched. I have no doubt they will continue to produce impactful journalism under Vanan's leadership. My heart overflows with gratitude for each and every one of you who has supported me along the way. Your contributions, big and small, have made Sahan's success possible. Whether you've been a mentor, a loyal reader, a generous donor, an advertiser, a funder, or a passionate advocate, your belief in our mission has fueled our growth and inspired us to push boundaries. As I embark on a new chapter in my career, I remain a supporter of Sahan Journal's mission. For the next six months, I will serve as an advisor to Vanan and Sahan Journal, offering strategic guidance to help the organization achieve its ambitious goals in the dynamic ecosystem of nonprofit news. I am confident that Vanan, with his impressive experience and deep understanding of our community, will lead Sahan to even greater success. I may be stepping aside, but it’s probably clear that I can’t quit the news. During this crazy election season, I’ll be picking up my phone every couple of hours to check out Sahan Journal and learn more about what’s at stake for all our communities. I hope you’ll be reading it with me. sahanjournal.com/inside-sahan-j…

Excited to join Marty Baron for the second time this year talking about the vital importance of local investigative journalism. Join us with @IntlFreeEx @PointParkCMI in Pittsburgh on Sept. 14 as part of #Newsapalooza Tickets here: playhouse.pointpark.edu/shows-events/s…