You have viewed our good news stories 3.7 million times since we began in March 2023 and our team sure are overwhelmed with gratitude.
When this journey began, it was based on a gut feeling, research, and discussions with my husband and friends that Pensacola was missing a good news-only news outlet.
A respite of sorts – a place that would only serve stories of success, kindness, and positive change.
A website that offered a break from the often-overwhelming influx of negative news.
A common ground that would foster a sense of community and connection; and where people would celebrate positive events.
An environment that would remind individuals of the good in the world bringing a more balanced view.
A reading portal where the writers created content that encouraged empathy, responsiveness, and action.
And after our first year, you voted us as InWeekly’s Runner-Up for Best Website.
We are taking this as a WIN! You like us, you like us!
And your vote has encouraged us to keep going.
–To keep searching for the good
–To keep asking people to share their success
–To keep honoring small business owners and entrepreneurs in our area
–To make sure non-profits have an outlet to share their impact
–To reduce the stress and anxiety that the world serves 24/7
–To offer a break from negativity
Thank you for reading us, Pensacola! Thank you for sharing us with your friends!
Thank you to this team of writers who make Local Pulse unique, fun, and inspiring: Managing Editor Elli Gentile, Dan Hof, Makenna Curtis, Melanie Luna, and Lauren Holler.
Thank you to our advertisers for supporting this work. We could not do it without you!
Cheers to writing, publishing, and celebrating our city with good news,
Lisa Long Lyter, Editor-in-Chief
Local Pulse Pensacola
