Know Your News: What local news actually is — and why it matters more than ever

Community reporting can connect you to your community and give you a sense of belonging

By: Mrinali Dhemba

Outlets: Granite State News Collaborative

Published: September 25, 2025

Words: 863

Last Updated: 4 months ago

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Local news reporting can help readers put national issues into a local context. How do federal cuts in Medicaid affect your local hospital? What education programs are affected by federal funding freezes? Who are the candidates in the next Senate race?

But local news also connects you to your community and can give you a sense of belonging. From changes in local zoning rules to a new obstetrics residency program launching at your local …

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