According to Patch reporter **Josh Bakan**, Cherry Hill West graduate **Alexis Tarrazi** is helping shape local news coverage in South Jersey through her work with Patch. The article highlights Tarrazi’s role in covering Cherry Hill and nearby communities, noting how her local roots and familiarity with the area inform her reporting. As a Cherry Hill West alum, she brings firsthand knowledge of the community to stories that matter to residents, from public safety and schools to local government and neighborhood developments.
Bakan’s piece focuses on the impact of having a journalist with deep ties to the region covering local issues. Tarrazi’s experience and background help her connect with the people, places, and concerns that define Cherry Hill-area news. The story presents her as part of Patch’s broader local news mission, where community-based reporting aims to keep readers informed about developments affecting daily life in the township and surrounding areas.
The article also underscores the value of hyperlocal journalism at a time when community news remains essential for residents seeking timely, relevant updates. By spotlighting Tarrazi’s contributions, the piece shows how local reporters with personal connections to the communities they cover can strengthen trust and provide meaningful context in their reporting.
Source: **Josh Bakan, Patch**
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