Little more than a decade ago, local government’s turn to social media as a communication tool was novel enough to spur academic studies and reports. Today, it’s more than just expected — it’s relied upon, as a recent kerfuffle over Philly’s library branches shows.
Three weeks ago, Mayor Cherelle Parker’s administration announced a policy that all public statements should be approved by her office. It went into effect Tuesday, and caused a minor uproar.
Residents questioned what motive she had for requiring all communications to be approved.
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