In an age dominated by national headlines and global newsfeeds, The Cambridge Spy stands out as a vital resource for residents of Cambridge and the Mid-Shore. We have a deep commitment to the community and offer more than just news. We also deliver thoughtful, in-depth coverage that enriches civic life and celebrates local culture.
One of the Spy’s greatest strengths is its focus on issues that matter directly to the people of Cambridge. I could mention the many important stories the Spy’s talented contributors have produced, but I’ll just focus on some of the ones I’ve done.
To bring our readers local news updates, I’ve covered the Dorchester County Council and the Cambridge City Council; interviewed mayors, city commissioners, and city managers; and hosted video check-ins with the chief of police and the school superintendent.
I’ve provided insights into the economic life of our city through conversations with the Chamber of Commerce president and the owners of local businesses such as Four Eleven Kitchen and Free Spirit Threads. Additionally, I’ve kept the Spy’s readers informed of the latest on Cambridge Waterfront Development, Inc., and its Cambridge Harbor project.
Updates on Cannery Way, Cannery Park, and the Rail Trail project? Done those. How about plans for the Hearn Building, flood mitigation, or the land bank authority? Covered. The YMCA, Cambridge Association of Neighborhoods, and Moving Dorchester Forward? If you’re a regular reader, chances are you’re in the know about all that.
Equally important is the Spy’s dedication to the cultural life of the Eastern Shore. We do our best to amplify the voices of local artists, historians, and cultural institutions.
I have profiled the Richardson Maritime Museum, Baywater Animal Rescue, and the Pine Street Enrichment Program. My interviews with the executive director of the Dorchester Historical Society and representatives of the League of Women Voters highlighted venerable local stalwarts.
I’m very proud of my videos about sharpshooter Annie Oakley’s time in Cambridge, the Phillips Packing Company Strike of 1937, and the history of Handsell House. And speaking of history, the Spy has featured stories about the first Choptank River Bridge, pirates and smugglers, a silent movie star, the voting rights struggle, leading women and African Americans of Cambridge, and Christmas of long ago.
If I were to get into an overview of my weekly Cambridge Time Machine feature, this article would be twice as long. Suffice it to say that, through this coverage, we not only document but actively nurture the region’s creative identity.
In a media landscape where small-town stories are too often lost, The Cambridge Spy proves that local journalism still matters—and thrives—when done with purpose, intelligence, and heart. I hope you think so, too, and that you will help keep it going by supporting us financially.
P. Ryan Anthony
Senior Reporter
Cambridge Spy
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