Wilmington reporter Brianna Hill visits the podcast studio to talk about how she has been covering Christina Park, the location of the city-sanctioned encampment for unhoused people located on Wilmington’s East Side. She discusses the unique challenges of reporting at the park, how she has built contacts with residents, whether her coverage style differs if she knows other reporters are present, and more.The podcast was hosted by Director of Community Engagement David Stradley.
This transcript has been edited for length and clarity.
You started covering Christina Park once the city announced this was going to be their location for unhoused individuals in the city. For anybody who hasn’t read your recent reporting, can you let listeners know about the controversies surrounding the tent community in April? …