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…