As local journalism struggles with less money coming in, closing its newsrooms, and the emergence of "news deserts", virtual and remote newsrooms are coming up as a solution that can change the game. The use of digital tools like cloud-based platforms, video conferencing, and collaborative software allows them to have geographically spread-out teams that can…
Even as national news and social media echo chambers dominate the landscape, local journalism remains essential to a healthy, well-informed democracy. The organisation we work for has taken a firm stand towards the community by always providing accurate, fair, and independent reporting. This loyalty, however, is not merely a cliché, as it is supported by…
In a world that moves at a frenetic pace through digital media and big league headlines, national and global sports are given top attention. But it is actually the local sports that provide a sense of community character. Sports coverage at a local level involves more than reporting results, and it is through understanding how…
In an age dominated by breaking alerts, viral headlines, and algorithm-driven content, the role of trusted local news has never been more important or more challenging. In the United States, there is a need for local news sources to provide information in an accurate, timely, and relevant manner. In this context, a source that is…
In a world where social media is endless, where there is constant national coverage, and where headlines shoot around the globe at light speed, it is no wonder that one can easily question the importance of local journalism. However, after all these years of experiencing writing, editing, and watching how the media changes, one realises…





