Monday, February 23, 2004

The Wilmington News Journal Blogs

The local paper has started blogs with three of their columnists. I like the idea, and hope that it succeeds. Each has its own particular subject area, and after at least a couple of entries from all three, we're seeing a little more informality in blogging than each writer might have used in their columns. That's a good thing.

Ryan Cormier's blog is titled Pulp Culture and that is also its focus. So far, so fun. He's hit the ground running, and even has a few Delaware references amongst his posts.

I remember Al Mascitti from his days as restaurant reviewer years ago. He was quite good at it. Then he disappeared from the public eye for a number of years (he spent approximately four years behind the scenes). Lately, he's been offering commentary on political and legal issues in the first state, and does an excellent job of inspiring feedback from Delaware's citizens. His blog is entitled First Statements and covers news, politics, and other local issues.

The third blog is Health Beat, from medical columnist Laura Ungar. It has a nice personal touch to it that makes it interesting reading.

All three blogs have comments. Should be interesting.