BarCamp NewsInnovation 2014: Philadelphia, April 26

The Center for Public Interest Journalism at Temple University has announced that it will host the sixth annual BarCamp NewsInnovation in Philadelphia on Apr. 26. This unconference features discussions on the progress and process of media innovation, and how it affects communities.

Knight Prototype Fund: Apply by Jan. 31

Do you have a hot idea for a project or tool that involves media, data, or information -- perhaps that could benefit your community? Apply now for the Knight Prototype Fund.

Data Journalism Awards 2014: Now open for entries

Data-driven journalism isn't just for major news organizations -- it works at the community level, too. If your community news, information or engagement project has recently done some data journalism work you're proud of, consider entering the 2014 Data Journalism Awards. Entries opened this week.

Community journalism fellowship at Harvard: Apply by Jan. 31

One of the nation's most prestigious journalism fellowship programs includes a spot for one fellow per year to focus on community journalism. There are just a little over two weeks left to apply for this unique opportunity.

Knight News Challenge on health: winners announced

Today the Knight Foundation announced the seven winners of the Knight News Challenge: health. These projects, which harness the power of data and information for the health of communities, will collectively receive more than $2 million.

Knight News Challenge 2014: Announcement coming Jan. 14

On Jan. 14, the Knight Foundation will announce via livestream the next round of the Knight News Challenge. The focus will be on health.

Knight Stanford journalism fellowships: Final days to apply

Time is running out to join one of the more prestigious and collaborative media fellowship opportunities. The deadline to apply for the Knight Stanford Journalism Fellowships is Jan. 15. This is a uniquely valuable opportunity, especially for people with innovative ideas for informing and engaging communities.

Jeff Jarvis, Howard Owens and NPR on hyperlocal potential

The recent retrenchment of Patch.com has raised lots of questions about hyperlocal media. Recently NPR's On the Media took a look at how this field has evolved and where it might be heading.

Jeff Jarvis, director of the Tow-Knight Center for Entrepreneurial Journalism at the City University of N.Y., observes that hyperlocal media doesn't need to be big business in order to be good business -- and how the big-business genesis of Patch.com probably undermined its flexibility and sustainability. Also, hyperlocal publisher Howard Owen told OTM how The Batavian earned its must-see status in its coverage region.

Knight Media Learning Seminar 2014: Register now

Each year the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation gathers philanthropic and media leaders to explore how to localize the latest trends in news and information. The Media Learning Seminar (Feb. 16-18, Miami) is specifically for community foundations, place-based foundations and media organizations seeking partners to help inform and engage their communities.

Scripps buys Newsy: More focus on local news video likely

Today E.W Scripps Co. announced it's buying, for $35 million, Newsy.