Revitalizing Local News: Community Voices and Challenges

This chapter explores the evolution of local journalism, emphasizing the necessity of representing underserved voices and the transition from for-profit to nonprofit news models. It highlights the ongoing challenges traditional news outlets face in the digital era, while detailing the intentional community engagement strategies implemented by a nonprofit newsroom in Richmond. The discussion also covers the importance of understanding local needs, particularly regarding education and community businesses, to produce meaningful content.