Despite the notion the Internet is a world-wide platform delivering news to a global audience, it is still a local perspective that matters most. This is why the hyperlocal news movement is so crucial and viable in the face of the current maelstrom.

“Newspaper Web sites continue to be the most used and valued sites for
consumers seeking credible and trustworthy local content and
advertising online, according to a new survey conducted by comScore for
the Newspaper Association of America.”