Local Journalism Directory | Media and Democracy Project
We created a directory to help you find local journalism and local news sources in your area worth reading and supporting.
Advocacy groups and Metric Media collaborate on local ‘community news’
<p>This is the second part of a two-part investigation. The first piece can be found here. Metric Media launched “Community Newsmaker” in 2020 using the language of citizen journalism. However, what appeared to be grassroots news is part of a sprawling network that promotes political agendas and corporate interests, without disclosing those ties to the […]</p>
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NEWSWELL: When local news thrives, the whole story changes
NEWSWELL is an innovative nonprofit organization. Our mission is to transform local news to help communities and democracy thrive.
Local News Matters
Local News Matters is a one-day symposium to bring together journalists, citizens, experts, and community leaders to talk about how to expedite the rebirth of local news in the Maritimes.
FOLLOW-UP REPORT: Alpha School Speaks!
Citizen journalism in action
Peace Arch News (@peacearchnews.bsky.social)
Your community news outlet for all things White Rock and South Surrey, chronicling life on the Semiahmoo Peninsula at www.peacearchnews.com
Local Journalism Initiative
In some parts of Canada, residents do not have access to journalism about community issues and institutions through local newspapers, community radio, television or other news media. These gaps in coverage mean that citizens do not have necessary information about news, issues and events that affect them and their day-to-day lives.
The Local Connection Crisis: New Data on What Communities Need
PressProgress: Progressive News and Analysis
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North Shore News (@northshorenews.bsky.social)
Your local source for community news coverage, including entertainment, fashion, food, travel, health and sports! Voted Canada's #1 community newspaper. Sign up for our free daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/45VBXZo
Opinion: Losing the Local Journalism Initiative leaves communities in the dark
With more outlets vying for federal funding, why are national outlets opening up new bureaus in communities with healthy media ecosystems?
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