Want to contribute an opinion piece, letter to the editor, birth or wedding announcement, or an obituary? Please look over the guidelines below before sending us your contribution.
Welcome to Local Voices of Rockridge Voice. This section is where community voices truly shine. From thoughtful opinions to timely announcements and remembrances, these contributions reflect the ideas, experiences, and connections that make our neighborhood special.
We’re grateful to everyone who takes the time to share, and we’re excited to highlight what matters most to you.
Opinions
Rockridge residents are welcome to contribute an opinion piece. It should be thoughtful and relevant to the community, and reflect the writer’s personal viewpoint while remaining respectful and constructive. Submissions must be fact-based and free of personal attacks, hate speech, or defamatory language. Articles should not exceed 800 words. Allow up to ten days for publication in an upcoming eZine. All Opinion submissions are subject to editing for clarity and length, and are published at the editor’s discretion.
Letters to the Editor
Letters should be relevant to the Rockridge community and written by Rockridge residents. All viewpoints are encouraged and respected. To keep things accessible for readers, please limit submissions to 800 words. Allow up to ten days for publication an upcoming eZine. We ask that writers check facts as carefully as possible before submitting, and please note that all letters are published at the editor’s discretion.
Announcements
Announcement posts are available to local organizations, nonprofits, and individuals. Submit a brief description of your announcement (up to 150 words) along with a photo or artwork (if available). For time-sensitive items, please send your announcement with as much lead time as possible. Be sure to include contact information.
Birth or Death Announcements
Birth Announcements and Obituaries are a way to share the love, and to acknowledge our community members with care and respect. To ensure clarity and consistency, submissions may be edited for length and style. Please limit submissions to 800 words; photos accepted.
All of the above should be sent by email to Anna L. Marks at: editor@RockridgeVoice.com.