“We are all storytellers. We all live in a network of stories. There isn’t a stronger connection between people than storytelling.”

— Jimmy Neil Smith

Who We Are

Supporting the future of community journalism

Sightlines Media is a non-profit organization committed to nurturing the future of community journalism by providing educational and publishing opportunities for area youth.

Through our programs and initiatives, local high school students have the chance to explore writing, photography, and videography as they learn the skills to tell the stories in their communities. Local industry professionals serve as mentors, and student work is shared with the community through both digital and print media.

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Vol 01 Issue 02

The Connect Issue

  • Sightlines Magazine
  • Cover page of Sightlines Magazine, featuring a photograph of a city street with trees, buildings, and a person taking a photo, along with text about the publication and sponsors, a QR code, and printing details.
  • A collection of saws and hand tools mounted on a stone wall in a rustic, wooden-beamed room, with informational posters and other tools hanging on the wall.
  • A magazine page showing two photographs of students working on a project. The top photo features four students sitting at a blue outdoor table, writing and discussing around a large sheet of paper with markers. The bottom photo shows two students sitting at a counter inside a cafe, looking at a laptop and a tablet. The magazine includes an article about student journalism and community storytelling, with a profile photograph of Sue Reno, the founder and executive director of Sightlines Media.
  • Page from a publication titled "The Preserve Issue Contributors" featuring photos and descriptions of five students: Ali Hall, Prisha Hallur, Tiffany He, Luna Lu, and Tiffany Truong, each with their interests and achievements. The page includes text about their hobbies and contributions, and the publication date at the bottom is January 2026, Volume 01, Issue 01.
  • A cover page of a publication titled "A Frozen History: The Museum Built Upon a Lifetime of Stories" with a photo of a historic stone house with a green roof, American flags, and trees, along with smaller images showing ice industry artifacts and visitors at a museum.
  • Interior of a museum exhibit space with vintage bicycle frames hanging from the ceiling, visitors viewing displays on an upper level, and historical artifacts on display, with sunlight coming through windows.
  • Photo of an interior museum display showing large saws hanging on a brick wall, with a sign that reads 'U.S. Heros From Olden Days'.
  • Museum exhibit featuring vintage ice-making tools including a yellow restored ice delivery wagon, displaying an informational plaque. Visitors are interacting with the exhibit and viewing vintage items; the museum has historical ice industry relics and displays. The setting is indoors with natural light and rustic decor.
  • Photograph of Chinatown archway in Philadelphia with a colorful traditional Chinese gate and an adjacent building, under a clear blue sky.
  • Photos of outdoor produce displays at Heng Fa Food Market on Cherry Street and N 10th Street, Chinatown, with customers browsing fruits and vegetables.
  • Sunshine hits a colorful mural at the Philadelphia Fire Department on North 10th Street, featuring a dragon and mountains with the words "Engine 20 Ladder 23 House of Dragons Salutes Chinatown."
  • Photograph of a busy Chinatown street scene with pedestrians walking, colorful signs in Chinese and English, and a backdrop of tall buildings and autumn trees.
  • Opening page of a magazine or book with a collage of photographs of children and families, centered around a smartphone displaying years from 2023 to 2025. The text below talks about the importance and preservation of printed photos and memories.
  • A collage of various printed photographs overlaid on a black and white decorative background. The photos depict children outdoors, at a zoo, by a lake, and at an amusement park. There is a caption emphasizing the importance of preserving memories through physical prints, with a quote about memories being lost not by accident but by abundance.
  • Photograph of a live jazz concert on stage with musicians playing various instruments, including a trombone, flute, and clarinet, in front of a dark backdrop with red curtains.
  • Photograph of a music concert featuring the band Kitchen Sink, with a pianist, drummer, and brass players performing on stage under blue lighting.
  • A magazine page featuring three photographs and text. The first photo shows an airplane wing with clouds above and blue sky. The second photo is of a church with a steeple at night, illuminated against a dark sky. The third photo displays a seascape with a cloudy sky and calm ocean. The text discusses music, art, and a band's new album, along with event details for a jazz and funk festival in Pennsylvania.
  • Nighttime holiday display featuring a house decorated with multicolored lights, illuminated Santa and reindeer figures hanging across the front yard, and various Christmas figures and inflatables, including Santa and snowmen, in the lawn.
  • Page from a magazine featuring Christmas holiday displays with brightly lit outdoor scenes, including Christmas figurines, nativity scenes, and festive decorations, alongside an article about Weihnachts's holiday display tradition.
  • A magazine page with the title 'Stroud Preserve Through the Lens' and two photographs of outdoor scenes. The first photo shows a sunny hillside with hikers silhouette against the sky and a tree, and the second photo depicts a person walking a dog on a trail surrounded by autumn foliage.
  • A scenic view of nature featuring a historic stone barn, bare trees casting shadows on a sunny late autumn afternoon at Stroud Preserve, a trail side bench with canine footprints, and Brandywine Creek flowing through the preserve.
  • A landscape photo of Stroud Preserve showing grassy meadows, leafless trees, and a clear blue sky with a few clouds.
  • Nighttime scene of a Christmas display outside a house with Christmas lights and inflatable decorations. Several people, including children and adults, are observing the decorations. One person is taking a picture or pointing at the decorations. The display includes illuminated figures and ornaments.
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