The rise of nonprofit local news is one of the most hopeful trends amidst an otherwise dreary landscape. Hundreds of nonprofit local news sites have arisen in just the past decade. And major efforts are underway to grow this … Read more
Beware of road metaphors. In the twisty-turny devolution of the local press since The Great Recession, we’ve been driven down pathways, ramps, routes, shortcuts, and, unfortunately, many dead-ends. Which brings us to the metaphor of the moment: The Roadmap for … Read more
For years, many communities have been clamoring — begging — for local news media to provide them with highly relevant news and information that reflects themselves and their interests. When that didn’t happen, those communities began building their own hyperlocal … Read more
