Hyperlocal news and citizen media
Hyperlocal news and citizen media platforms represent an early dream that the internet's limitless capacity as a medium would lead to the emergence of extremely local (and thereby relevant) news coverage. This dream hasn't played out as expected. While we all report, in a sense, about our hyperlocal experiences on social media platforms, the venerated "citizen journalist" of the early 2000s wasn't able to sustainably produce quality journalism to the degree many industry experts predicted.
Our Neighborhood Today
A local events and community calendar system to keep neighbors informed about what's happening in their area.
Hyperlocal Neighbor Hub
A hyperlocal neighbor hub that brings care, resources, and connection to a specific neighborhood or block.
L.A. TACO Media Lab
USC Annenberg and L.A. TACO have developed a new course, “Bridging the Gap Between L.A. Influencers and Independent Journalists,” which will provide time and space for USC students to contribute to th...
Maatram
Journalism for Citizens
Vikalpa
Citizen journalism from Sri Lanka
International Press Institute's virtual Local Newsroom Visits
Virtual visits to innovative newsrooms
CGnet Swara
CGNet Swara is a voice-based portal, freely accessible via mobile phone, that allows anyone to report and listen to stories of local interest
Groundviews
Groundviews is a citizens journalism website based in Sri Lanka which uses a range of genres and media to highlight alternative perspectives on governance, human rights, the arts and literature, peace...
Media Matters for Democracy Courses
Two courses - Understanding Citizen Journalism and Digital Disinformation and Journalistic Responsibilities
The Listening Post Collective Playbook
As part of the Listening Post Collective’s commitment to developing civic media + power-building resources, we’ve launched a free, self-paced, digital learning platform that guides you through launchi...
Center for Policy Alternatives
The Centre for Policy Alternatives (CPA) was formed in the firm belief that there is an urgent need to strengthen institution and capacity-building for good governance and conflict transformation in S...
Global Voices
Global Voices is an international, multilingual community of writers, translators, academics, and digital rights activists.
Urban Archive
Urban Archive is a technology nonprofit that creates new connections between people, places, and historical institutions.
Memria
MEMRIA uses the power of voice to help our partners further their missions.
Patch
The best breaking news, stories, and events from the Patch network of local news sites
Listening Post Collective
The Listening Post Collective provides journalists, newsroom leaders, and non-profits tools and advice to create meaningful conversations with their communities.
StoryCorps
To preserve and share humanity’s stories in order to build connections between people and create a more just and compassionate world
Streetwyze
The Streetwyze app is the world’s first neighborhood navigator powered by local knowledge.
Internews
Internews, an international nonprofit organization, empowers people worldwide with the trustworthy, high-quality news and information they need to make informed decisions, participate in their communi...
Facebook ‘Today In' feature
A dedicated section on Facebook that connects people to news and information about their community, called Today In.
Oh My News
OhmyNews (Korean: 오마이뉴스) is a South Korean online news website. It was founded by Oh Yeon Ho on 22 February 2000.
Voice of Kibera
Voice of Kibera is a citizen reporting platform