Jack Craig: Watching the Watchmen

In 1967, reporter Jack Craig received an unusual assignment — report on the NFL championship game on TV but focus on the telecast, not the game.

Roger Ebert, We'll See You At the Movies

Our society's culture critics have often tended to be a little, for lack of a better word, hoity-toity. Cooler than thou, if you will. They wax eloquent about that dense philosophical metaphysical book you couldn't get through once (but they just finished for an "enlightening" third time). They rave about that indie band you've never even heard of, and sing the praises of that art house film that put you to sleep.

The Year's Best Obituary Writing

The Society of Professional Obituary Writers recently awarded this year's Grimmies for the best obituary writing...

Remembering Ben Bradlee

Famed Washington Post editor Ben Bradlee led the newspaper and journalism to new heights.

Jimmy Breslin (1928–2017), NYC newspaper columnist

Legendary New York City newspaper columnist.

Year's Best Obituary Writing: The 2017 Grimmy Awards

Obit writers from around the globe gathered at Legacy this October.

Frank Barron, the eclectic writing career of a Hollywood character

Frank Barron, who had a varied career as a writer in Hollywood, died Monday, Oct. 23, 2017, according to The Los Angeles Daily News. He was 98.

Simeon Booker (1918–2017), first full-time African-American reporter at The Washington Post

His courageous coverage of the civil rights movement brought it national attention.

Mort Walker (1923 - 2018), cartoonist created "Beetle Bailey" and "Hi and Lois"

Mort Walker, the cartoonist who created “Beetle Bailey” and “Hi and Lois,” died Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018, of pneumonia at his home in Stamford, Conn. He was 94.

Capital Gazette Shooting Victims (2018)

Five people were killed…

The NYT Is Publishing Great Black Americans' Obituaries After the Fact

The history of the U.S. is full of the accomplishments of great African Americans. But that hasn't always been a fact you'd find reflected in the obituary pages of U.S. newspapers. The obituary page—for instance, that of the New York Times, our country's "newspaper of record"—is where fame, talent, and ingenuity have always been summed up as a notable life comes to a close. That is, if that notable person was white.

Steve Dunleavy (1938–2019), "A Current Affair" and New York Post journalist

Steve Dunleavy was an Australian-born tabloid journalist who was a lead reporter on the television show "A Current Affair" and a columnist for the New York Post.

How to Find an Obituary for a Specific Person

How to Find an Obituary

Why Publish an Obituary in the Local News? Here Are 5 Good Reasons

It’s more than just someone’s death notice—it’s also their life story, preserved to make sure the world remembers them.

Garth Reeves Sr. (1919–2019), longtime publisher of the Miami Times

Garth Reeves Sr. was the longtime publisher of the Miami Times, the voice of the Black community in Miami. Reeves started working for the paper started by his father when he was in his teens and it was the only job he ever had. His only time away was when he served in the Army during World War II. Reeves was the publisher emeritus for the paper after he retired and gave the reins to his daughter Rachel, who died two months ago. The Miami Times is the oldest and largest Black-owned newspaper in the Southeastern United States.

Why Newspaper Obituaries Are So Valuable for Genealogy Research

When it comes to researching family history, the obit is a treasure trove of information.

Obituaries Reflect the Story of the Pandemic

Once, most of us grieved at funerals. Now, with the coronavirus pandemic restricting people from attending public events, people are increasingly mourning their losses — and measuring the epidemic’s toll — in the obituary pages.

How the Pandemic Is Changing Funerals

As the covid-19 pandemic changes the way we live and interact, . Funeral directors have rapidly responded to calls for social distancing by offering , including livestreaming, recordings, and outdoor funerals with a six-foot buffer between attendees. These new solutions have attracted notice and made headlines around the world. Here’s what newspapers and other news sources are saying about funerals in the age of covid-19.

What’s the Difference Between an Obituary and a Death Notice?

The two terms “obituary” and “death notice” are similar, but by definition, they refer to different things: