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WELCOME TO THE APPALACHIAN FREE PRESS
We are a group of journalists, artists, photographers, and historians who live in Appalachia. Our goal is to provide a platform for the stories, experiences, artwork, and resilient voices of Appalachian locals.
Hot off the Press:
- Ill-Nurtured NatureThey left me in the woods…a simple game of hide-and-seek, only there was no reciprocation. I’ve been here for…
- Personal Story of AppalachiaMy late father, Bernard “Bill” Hall, was born to parents in the Appalachian mountains of West Virginia. His father…
- Effects of Linguistic Bias on Economic Success in Appalachia1. Introduction 1.1 Appalachian English Appalachian English (AppE) is a dialect spoken in the Appalachian region of the United…
- Farewell to the Bleeding MountainFarewell to the Bleeding Mountain People: Government and Industry Negligence in Appalachia Those who are born of Appalachian blood…
- Echo of Hallowed GroundWinding gravel veinsbody of the mountainspeppered by frecklesof carved limestone remembranceaged by creeping mosscracks of time, worn by winds.…
- Revitalizing Johnstown: Why the Youth Need to Step UpPhoto: Picture of Downtown Johnstown, Kaison Wills, Nov. 24, 2024 Johnstown, Pennsylvania, a city once booming with steel industry…
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Every story has many perspectives. That’s why we need you to tell us about your town, your community, and what you think is important.
We want you to reach out to us with your perspective, your stories, your art, and your concerns– Let’s build a community together.