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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:
- Cum Te Ridentem Viderem: A Latin Translation of “When I See You Smile”By Luke Godsey and Lilly HaaveCum te ridentem viderem,Obliviscor nos sidera non esse. Ad tempusin lecto cosmorum sedemus,inter se…
- CeleryBy Anthony Babeaux Everyone has a phobiaAn irrational fear which when said aloudCan come across as puzzlingDriving is currently…
- The Soul of These MountainsBy Jonathan Gilliam These mountains stand, so old, so high,Their peaks still whisper to the sky.Through mist and pine,…
- The Bell Witch’s Curse By Jonathan Gilliam In the hollow, deep and wide,Where restless spirits lurk and bide,A voice was heard, a curse…
- When I See You SmileBy Anonymous When I see you smile,I forget we aren’t stars. For a moment,we sit in a bed of…
- Johnstown: A City of the Past Looking Towards the FutureBy Kaison Wills A White Paper to encourage the youth of Johnstown, PA to work towards improving the city…
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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.