To understand the state of local journalism in the United States, you have to start with the bad news. Local newspapers are shutting down, and many local television stations have just a few reporters ...

“New local newsrooms can be part of that revisiting. As they create their own histories in relationship to the communities they serve, they are well-suited to change the way history has been told.” In ...

Local news topics range from useful daily information like weather and traffic, to civic information about local government, crime and the economy, to cultural news about the arts and sports.

The Pew-Knight Initiative supports new research on how Americans absorb civic information, form beliefs and identities, and engage in their communities. Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan, ...

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MONTCLAIR, VA. — Local News Live, the 24/7 streaming news network from Gray Media, has launched standalone apps for both connected TVs and smartphones. The new apps are now available to download at no ...