Article in Poynter, by Kim Kleman, 8/15/25

Headline:  “Opinion | After 100,000 stories, the lesson is clear: America needs more local news”

Subhead:  “From exposing corruption to filling food pantries, local reporting via Report for America is driving change in communities nationwide”

“. . .sheer quantity of local news is important to bolster newsrooms across America. No, with every one of these stories, we’re reminded of what good local coverage does: introduces neighbor to neighbor, holds city hall and the school board accountable, distills how federal actions affect local businesses, and informs folks that the food pantry’s shelves are bare, so residents know to help fill them. . .”

Read the full story at:

https://www.poynter.org/commentary/2025/report-for-america-local-news-stories/