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fromNieman Lab
5 days ago

How did newspapers in places like Harrisburg, Birmingham, and Syracuse become some of America's most-read online?

Audience size is important, yet targeting specific audiences can lead to significant impacts for journalism.
US news
fromPoynter
1 week ago

How many local journalists is enough? - Poynter

Local journalism in the U.S. has severely declined, with only 8.2 journalists per 100,000 people, necessitating a reevaluation of how many journalists are sufficient.
Digital life
fromPoynter
2 weeks ago

10 years later, this local news site is still climbing - and claiming big numbers - Poynter

Greater Long Island utilizes tabloid techniques to engage local audiences and achieve remarkable success in community journalism.
Public health
fromPadailypost
2 weeks ago

Opinion: If you doubt there's a God, just wait a minute

Higher Covid rates in East Palo Alto went largely unreported, prompting urgent calls for government action.
#sustainability
#new-york
NYC politics
fromnysfocus.com
1 month ago

5 Key Takeaways From Our Investigation Into Sewer Service'

New York's wealth coexists with extreme inequality, highlighting contradictions in prosperity and social issues.
fromPortland Mercury
4 weeks ago

Good Morning, News: Portland Judge vs. ICE Barbie, Good/Bad News for Sean Combs, and Could We Get More "Dame Time"?

U.S. District Judge orders release of asylum seeker kidnapped by ICE due to lack of evidence.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Veteran Bay Area Journalists Launch Worker-Owned News Outlet Coyote Media Collective

Coyote Media Collective is a worker-owned newsroom launched by experienced journalists to enhance independent local reporting in the Bay Area.
#portland
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago
NYC politics

Good Morning, News: Oregon Lawmakers DO. NOT. GET. IT, Portland's Newest Police Accountability Experiment, and Israel & Iran are Embarrassing Trump

fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago
Portland

Good Morning, News: 50K March for Portland's "No Kings" Day, More ICE Protests and Arrests, and Minnesota Political Assassin Is Captured

fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago
Portland food

Good Morning, News: Protesting ICE, King TACO's Racist Travel Ban, and "Big, Beautiful Bill" Will Cost You $2 Trillion

Portland food
fromPortland Mercury
2 months ago

Good Morning, News: Shenanigans in Old Town, Council Reduces Bloated Police Budget, and Bad News for Christian Nationalists

Support local journalism and arts coverage in Portland to ensure continued vibrant community engagement.
NYC politics
fromPortland Mercury
2 months ago

Good Morning, News: Israel Expands Genocide Plan, Trump Wants to Reopen Alcatraz, and the Mercury Election Endorsements are Here!

Portland's journalism and arts coverage is crucial, and community support is essential.
May's ballot features important choices, particularly regarding local schools. Voting is strongly encouraged.
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago
NYC politics

Good Morning, News: Oregon Lawmakers DO. NOT. GET. IT, Portland's Newest Police Accountability Experiment, and Israel & Iran are Embarrassing Trump

fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago
Portland

Good Morning, News: 50K March for Portland's "No Kings" Day, More ICE Protests and Arrests, and Minnesota Political Assassin Is Captured

fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago
Portland food

Good Morning, News: Protesting ICE, King TACO's Racist Travel Ban, and "Big, Beautiful Bill" Will Cost You $2 Trillion

fromPortland Mercury
2 months ago
Portland food

Good Morning, News: Shenanigans in Old Town, Council Reduces Bloated Police Budget, and Bad News for Christian Nationalists

fromPortland Mercury
2 months ago
NYC politics

Good Morning, News: Israel Expands Genocide Plan, Trump Wants to Reopen Alcatraz, and the Mercury Election Endorsements are Here!

#portland-events
fromPortland Mercury
2 months ago
Portland food

Good Morning, News: Oregon "Karen" Faces $1M Lawsuit, Hillsboro Gets a Jollibee, and Elon's "Space Cybertruck" Explodes for Third Time

fromPortland Mercury
2 months ago
Portland food

Good Morning, News: Blazers For Sale, Updates on the Big, Hideous Bill in Congress, and RFK Jr Wants Kids' Teeth to Rot

fromPortland Mercury
4 months ago
DC food

Good Morning, News: Good News for Portland Street Response, King Fool to Shut Down Dept. of Education, and It's SPRING (AKA Coyote Season)!

fromPortland Mercury
4 months ago
US politics

Good Morning, News: Oregon's Fed Employees in Limbo, King Fool Defies Court Order, and Dem Leaders Need a Kick in the Pants

fromPortland Mercury
2 months ago
Portland food

Good Morning, News: Oregon "Karen" Faces $1M Lawsuit, Hillsboro Gets a Jollibee, and Elon's "Space Cybertruck" Explodes for Third Time

fromPortland Mercury
2 months ago
Portland food

Good Morning, News: Blazers For Sale, Updates on the Big, Hideous Bill in Congress, and RFK Jr Wants Kids' Teeth to Rot

fromPortland Mercury
4 months ago
DC food

Good Morning, News: Good News for Portland Street Response, King Fool to Shut Down Dept. of Education, and It's SPRING (AKA Coyote Season)!

fromPortland Mercury
4 months ago
US politics

Good Morning, News: Oregon's Fed Employees in Limbo, King Fool Defies Court Order, and Dem Leaders Need a Kick in the Pants

from48 hills
1 month ago

We need 100 more 48 Hills members to meet our spring goal! - 48 hills

Support local journalism to strengthen community and democracy.
48 Hills is close to meeting a $40K matching grant by the end of the month.
#volunteerism
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

Good Morning, News: City Council Redistributes Cops' Wealth, Oregon SWAT's Toxic Email, and America Prepares for "No Kings" Day

Wednesday's budget discussions resurfaced tensions over police funding, particularly after a few councilors threw around the word "defunding" to describe the shift of an extra $2 million from the Portland Police Bureau's budget to the parks bureau. Councilors Angelita Morillo and Candace Avalos chastised their colleagues who used a boogeyman approach to drum up public fear over the move. "I'm not interested in slogans that are just trying to make political tension out of what is a fiscal responsibility," Avalos asserted.
Portland
fromGothamist
1 month ago

A note from the editor: The future of Gothamist

Gothamist's investigative work is crucial for New Yorkers but faces funding threats from proposed cuts to public media.
#community-engagement
#google
Silicon Valley
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Editorial: Stop Google thievery that undermines local journalism

Google profits from journalism without compensation, threatening local news outlets' survival. State lawmakers must act to require payment for journalism used by online platforms.
Non-profit organizations
fromPoynter
1 month ago

Q&A: Press Forward's Texas chapter is betting big on rural and local news - Poynter

Press Forward aims to revitalize local journalism in Texas with significant funding and focused initiatives.
#berkeley
fromFast Company
2 months ago

5 reasons that towns lose their local newspapers

Newspapers, like any business, tend to thrive where the financial resources are greatest, leading to a disproportionate loss of journalism in low-income and diverse communities.
Media industry
Media industry
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

'Confusing and hurtful': Investment firm takeover sparks fear at Press Democrat

Concerns rise among Santa Rosa Press Democrat staff after controversial sale to Alden Global Capital.
SF politics
fromPoynter
2 months ago

One Washington wants to eliminate the press. The other Washington wants to save it. - Poynter

Support for local journalism is crucial for democracy, particularly in states like Washington where legislation is being passed to aid local outlets.
#portland-news
fromPortland Mercury
2 months ago
NYC startup

Good Morning, News: Peacock Bully Behind Bars, Oregon Cold Case Solved, and Not Even God-Fearing Folks Want Trump's White South African "Refugees"

fromPortland Mercury
3 months ago
Portland

Good Morning, News: Canada's Surprise Left Turn, Oregon's Clampdown on Cashless Businesses, and the White House Meltdown Over Amazon's Tariff Transparency

fromPortland Mercury
3 months ago
Portland food

Good Morning, News: A Portland Police Standoff; Ladd's 500 in Photos, and the DOGE Takeover That Sparked a Russian Cyber Attack Attempt

fromPortland Mercury
2 months ago
NYC startup

Good Morning, News: Peacock Bully Behind Bars, Oregon Cold Case Solved, and Not Even God-Fearing Folks Want Trump's White South African "Refugees"

fromPortland Mercury
3 months ago
Portland

Good Morning, News: Canada's Surprise Left Turn, Oregon's Clampdown on Cashless Businesses, and the White House Meltdown Over Amazon's Tariff Transparency

fromPortland Mercury
3 months ago
Portland food

Good Morning, News: A Portland Police Standoff; Ladd's 500 in Photos, and the DOGE Takeover That Sparked a Russian Cyber Attack Attempt

Portland food
fromPortland Mercury
2 months ago

Good Morning, News: Log Ladies Unite, Biden's Scary Cancer Diagnosis, and Remembering the Legacy of George Floyd

The Mercury highlights the importance of local journalism and urges support for its initiatives, especially the new publication on racial justice.
fromPoynter
2 months ago

Oregon has a rare chance to rebuild trust in local news - Poynter

Local newsroom opposes legislation due to concerns about losing visibility on major platforms, outweighing potential funding benefits.
Toronto startup
fromBustle
2 months ago

'The Office' Spin-Off Will Feature A Fan-Favorite Alum From The Original Series

The Office spin-off, The Paper, explores a struggling newspaper's revival efforts, highlighting challenges posed by the digital age.
fromwww.esquire.com
2 months ago

What We Know So Far About 'The Office' Spin-Off, 'The Paper'

The Paper is a new mockumentary series set in Toledo, Ohio, focused on a struggling local newspaper, featuring a fresh cast alongside familiar faces from The Office.
Toronto startup
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

It's Not a Threat, That's a Penalty': Pro-Trump FCC Chair Raises Prospect of Pulling CBS's Broadcast License

FCC head Brendan Carr suggests pulling CBS's broadcast license is a potential penalty under the Communications Act, focusing on local media empowerment.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.esquire.com
2 months ago

News Desert Led to Oakdale Citizens Hiring Armed Militia Incident

Local media collapse leads to reliance on social media for news in Oakdale, CA.
Trust in traditional journalism has vanished, leaving a chaotic information landscape.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Press Democrat, sister papers sold to MediaNews Group

Darius Anderson emphasized that the transition to MediaNews Group was crucial for maintaining a viable and independent local press in the North Bay community.
Media industry
fromPortland Mercury
3 months ago

Good Morning, News: Oregon Republicans' TERRIBLE Idea, Musk Slinks Away from DOGE, and It's May Day, Hooray!

If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution, because without you, there is no us.
US politics
fromWillamette Week
3 months ago

An Oregon Senate Bill Would Make Tech Giants Share Their Wealth With the News Business

Senate Bill 686 aims to mandate compensation for local news organizations from Google and Facebook for the content they use, addressing the decline in local journalism.
SF politics
fromNieman Lab
3 months ago

The Houston Landing raised $20 million pre-launch. Less than two years later, it's shutting down.

The Houston Landing raised $20 million from various supporters but announced its shuttering after less than two years due to unsustainable financial challenges.
NYC startup
fromcalgaryherald
3 months ago

THE HOT QUESTION: What's the value of a playoff chase for a retooling team?

Subscribe for unlimited access to news across Canada and gain insights from award-winning journalists, alongside exclusive content like the Calgary Herald ePaper.
Canada news
Toronto startup
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

John Thornton, Venture Capitalist Who Founded The Texas Tribune, Dies at 59

John Thornton revolutionized local journalism through innovative models for sustainable news organizations with The Texas Tribune and the American Journalism Project.
fromPoynter
4 months ago

I learned my hometown paper died from Facebook. That's the future we're facing - Poynter

Cortland Standard symbolizes resilience in local journalism, providing opportunities for growth amidst widespread media decline.
fromNieman Lab
4 months ago

Report for America's parent organization will "sunset" its in-house editorial projects to focus on funding local journalism

Charlie Sennott leaves GroundTruth Project to launch a for-profit venture after a decade, focusing on journalism and consulting.
fromNieman Lab
4 months ago

A public media collaboration on statehouse reporting moves forward in North Carolina

Public media in North Carolina is expanding its state government coverage despite national cuts to journalism funding.
#arts-and-culture
fromPortland Mercury
4 months ago
NYC politics

Good Morning, News: Portland Leaders (Once Again) Weigh PCEF as Budget Crisis Fix, Trump Admin Declares War on Bike Lanes, and Everyone's Mad at Chuck Schumer (Except Republicans)

fromPortland Mercury
5 months ago
NYC LGBT

Good Morning, News: Disgraced Oregon Judge to Join DOJ, a Reimagined Pickathon, and Trump's Poll Numbers are Tanking (Hardy-har-har!)

fromPortland Mercury
4 months ago
NYC politics

Good Morning, News: Portland Leaders (Once Again) Weigh PCEF as Budget Crisis Fix, Trump Admin Declares War on Bike Lanes, and Everyone's Mad at Chuck Schumer (Except Republicans)

fromPortland Mercury
5 months ago
NYC LGBT

Good Morning, News: Disgraced Oregon Judge to Join DOJ, a Reimagined Pickathon, and Trump's Poll Numbers are Tanking (Hardy-har-har!)

San Francisco Giants
fromPoynter
4 months ago

Hearst and a local group are competing for wine country's newspaper - Poynter

A local group is bidding $12 million to acquire The Press Democrat, competing against Hearst's reported $8 million offer.
Canada news
fromPortland Mercury
4 months ago

Good Morning, News: Oregon Takes on Greenwashing, Palestinian College Activist Arrested by ICE, and Canada Vows to "Drop Gloves" with Trump

Support local journalism and arts in Portland.
'Greenwashing' will face new legislation in Oregon.
TriMet's Safety Response Team faces criticism regarding ethics and effectiveness.
Canada news
fromPortland Mercury
4 months ago

Good Morning, News: Oregon Takes on Greenwashing, Palestian College Activist Arrested by ICE, and Canada Vows to "Drop Gloves" with Trump

Support local journalism and arts to ensure their continuation in Portland.
Upcoming comedy event promises community engagement and entertainment.
fromBoston.com
5 months ago

Bedford journalist Mike Rosenberg mourned by community after sudden passing

Mike Rosenberg, a dedicated local journalist, passed away while covering a basketball game, leaving behind a legacy of community storytelling.
fromDefector
5 months ago

The Cranks Next Door | Defector

Suburban living may present its own challenges despite leaving the city, as the author discovers through his encounter with a local newspaper.
fromPortland Mercury
5 months ago

Good Morning, News: Lori Chavez-DeRemer Gets Grilled, Brazil Beats US in Democracy, and Asteroid May Hit Earth and End All of This

Portland's local journalism and culture thrive on community support, as showcased by news reporting and events like the HUMP! Film Festival.
Digital life
fromPoynter
5 months ago

The death of the daily imperils our civic infrastructure - Poynter

Local journalism often lacks the thrilling drama portrayed in films, focusing instead on mundane yet necessary reporting.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
6 months ago

With obituaries, we share Berkeley's history through the people who lived it

"Since 2010, we have been publishing obituaries written by the family or friends of the deceased. This helps our newsroom and readers learn more about Berkeley's history and provides a free service to loved ones."
Media industry
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
6 months ago

Why we are introducing online subscriptions - and the benefits it will offer

After many years of offering free web content, we are introducing subscriptions to ensure the continuation of dedicated local journalism and support our communities.
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