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In addition to the three biggest media platforms—newspapers, television and the internet—the local news and information ecosystem involves a complex mix of other sources as well. And for several local topics, citizen-based systems such as word of mouth (which does not include online social networking), print newsletters and bulletins, and the local government itself make […]

The survey indicated that newspapers play a far more complex role in the civic life of communities than many Americans believe. Perceptions of the importance of local newspapers On the surface, most people do not feel that their local newspaper is a key source that they rely on for local information.  For instance, when asked, […]

The internet has become a significant local information source Among all adults, the internet is either the most popular source or tied with newspapers as the most popular source for five of the 16 local topics in the survey—from restaurants and businesses to housing, schools and jobs. Beyond the topics for which it is the […]

How do people get news and information about the community where they live? Traditional research has suggested that Americans watch local TV news more than any other local information source. But a new report by the PEJ and the Pew Internet and American Life Project, in association with the Knight Foundation offers a deeper and more comprehensive understanding of the ecosystem of community information.