
Why
COMMUNITY
NEWS?
Community newspapers represent more than 80% of the newspaper ecosystem in the U.S. These papers cover communities that range from a few hundred people to tens of thousands of people. They take a variety of forms, and often, they are the only reporting source specific to a town, county seat, or region.
A vibrant self-governing democracy requires citizens to have access to high-quality, trusted community news that is created and distributed by accountable local news organizations. A diverse and open society requires people to feel connected to each other and engaged in the communities where they live and work. Traditionally, small-scale community news outlets have served as bedrock institutions for promoting civic accountability and cultivating community self-understanding in America’s small towns and suburbs.