The third annual Civic News Summit at WHYY's (Bridging Blocks) in Philadelphia was held on the first day of the event, titled "Trust, Truth and the Future of Local News". Panel discussions included discussions about how news outlets can better engage with communities they cover and how journalists can face challenges like artificial intelligence and misinformation. Craig Santoro led a panel of Philadelphia youth leaders in a discussion about their media experiences, including Ethan Rodriguez who helped produce a PBS documentary about the impact of gun violence on young people. The panel also included discussions on how journalists could better represent and serve underrepresented communities in media. The event was part of a larger effort to empower the next generation of journalists.