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Hyperlocal gets some hype

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Hyperlocal gets some hype

: Leslie Walker writes in today’s Washington Post business section about folks trying to make a go of hyperlocal citizens’ media (including great work in Bakersfield, some efforts at my day job, and a new company called Backfence).

Several notable ventures have launched or raised money this year to create local news sites online in which readers contribute all or most of the news. The big idea is that citizen-generated content lowers costs and creates more loyal audiences.

3 responses to “Hyperlocal gets some hype”

  1. Karl Avatar
    Karl

    I’ve been doing a group blog at Philly Future http://www.phillyfuture.org for a while now, but could use some design and editorial help. I have no idea how to aquire it – the lowly software developer that I am.
    Philly Future has been at it in one form or another since 1999. It’s about to see it’s fifth year anniversary.

  2. tom Avatar
    tom

    There is one in Ann Arbor called Arbor Update. It is quite oriented towards Univ. of Mich. students since they contribute most of the content, but still worth a read for townies like me. Another popular site is Ann Arbor is Overrated, which tackles many local issues, especially growth and density, and town-gown conflicts.

  3. The One True b!X Avatar
    The One True b!X

    And, of course, the likely soon-to-end Portland Communique, once dubbed a “must-read” by Oregon’s largest newspaper.