City & Local

Media Sustainability

2 articles

Community members rally in support of a local newspaper office, symbolizing the vital role of local journalism in a democracy.
Community

Community support is key to sustaining local journalism in 2026.

Over 2,500 local newspapers have closed since 2004, leaving millions of Americans in 'news deserts' where reliable local reporting no longer exists.

Sophie Nguyen·July 6, 2026
Community members collaborating in a town square, holding local newspapers, symbolizing the vital role of community-led initiatives in saving local journalism.
Community

Community-led initiatives vital for saving local journalism

After an Iowa company decided in March to stop publishing 18 rural newspapers, former TV meteorologist Chris Nelson personally acquired five of them.

Derek Molina·April 26, 2026