Our June cover story asks: "Who is a “journalist?” It’s a simple question, newly steeped in controversy. As local newsrooms find they don’t have enough resources for comprehensive coverage, some communities are turning to citizen journalists to bridge the information gap. It would seem good for the country to have more watchdogs and more people contributing to the local news landscape yet, not everyone agrees.
Democratic nominee for mayor Cherelle Parker is “feeling better every day” after a dental emergency and is expected to make “very limited public appearances”her campaign said Friday.
Here's a look at every candidate, a brief description of the main points of their platform and links to their campaign sites as polls are now officially open.