In just over a year, Tri-City Voice (TCV) has undergone a remarkable transformation. When founders Bill and Sharon Marshak retired after two decades at the helm, they passed the torch to Weeklys—and the evolution began. These changes weren’t just cosmetic—they reflect a commitment to making the paper “as dynamic and attractive as the communities we serve,” as publisher Dan Pulcrano put it.
Since then, we’ve updated our website, adjusted the paper’s size and unveiled a new layout.
We launched weekly email newsletters curated by longtime assignment editor Stephanie Uchida, highlighting the top stories each week. And we welcomed a new staff reporter, Panashe Matemba-Mutasa, a recent UC Berkeley School of Journalism graduate who’s already making her mark.
Though [our team comes] from diverse backgrounds, we share a common purpose: preserving and growing community journalism in the greater Tri-City area
Of course, every strong newsroom depends on the quiet excellence behind the scenes. Our production team has adapted to new formats and software with professionalism and grace. Composite editor April Ramos has stepped up to take on additional duties, and designer Jessica Wu has mastered a completely new publishing system.
We’re equally fortunate to have Gail Hansen, our ever-gracious office manager, anchoring our front desk and handling countless administrative tasks. Our extended team includes talented freelancers, dedicated interns, skilled photographers and tireless distribution staff, along with support from masterful production designers. A special thanks to Weeklys’ IT crew—especially Chris Giancaterino—for guiding us through vital system updates.
Each week, our editorial team gathers around the table to plan coverage and review our last issue’s production cycle. Stephanie’s expertly curated “hot list” sets the tone, and our conversations always remind me of the talent and commitment that fuel this work.
