Local news

journalism covering events and issues of interest to a specific local community, including regional politics, weather, business, and human interest stories; distinct from national or international news in scope and audience

Issue Brief Cities, Culture Culture & Society
May 18 2021
Declining Turnout in Big-City Elections: A Growing Problem for Democratic Accountability
By Daniel J. Hopkins Read time 11 mins Read More
Commentary Culture Culture & Society
Oct 29 2020
The Keenly Felt Loss of Local Newspapers
By Andy Smarick Read time 10 mins Read More
Commentary Culture
Oct 28 2020
The ‘Local That Works’ — and What’s Still Needed
By Howard Husock Read time 6 mins Read More
Commentary Culture Culture & Society
Oct 07 2020
How the Decline of Local News Threatens Local Democracy
By Michael Hendrix Read time 5 mins Read More
Commentary Governance
Apr 01 2020
The Relief Bill and Public Broadcasting: A Missed Opportunity
By Howard Husock Read time 4 mins Read More
Commentary Governance
Feb 19 2020
Public Broadcasting Establishment Hurts the Future of Local Journalism
By Howard Husock Read time 4 mins Read More
Commentary Governance
Nov 25 2019
Why the Public Broadcasting Act Needs an Update to Save Local Public Media Journalism
By Howard Husock Read time 4 mins Read More
Commentary Culture Culture & Society
Jul 08 2019
Local News Needs Federal Help
By Howard Husock Read time 4 mins Read More
Commentary Governance, Culture Culture & Society
Dec 07 2018
Public Media Must Reimagine Itself for a New Era — or Give Up ‘Reason to Exist’
By Howard Husock Read time 7 mins Read More
Commentary Cities
Oct 02 2018
News Deserts: No News Is Bad News
By Judith Miller Read time 32 mins Read More