City guides, the type of “did you know?” packages that are meant to serve locals and visitors alike, are a staple of local news. They often take the shape of tips and picks of area restaurants, ...

Laura is a freelance writer specializing in small business, ecommerce and lifestyle content. As a small business owner, she is passionate about supporting other entrepreneurs and sharing information ...

A simple Google search of any location, such as a coffee shop, restaurant, supermarket, mall, or library, displays a map of the place to help you navigate. However, if you want an idea of the quality ...

On Monday, the Pulitzer Prizes recognized some of the best journalism by American news outlets, including brilliant examples of local reporting. Good news first: Americans (still) believe local news ...

Understand AI’s role in local SEO: See how AI is changing local results, user behavior, and optimization strategies — and explore the top tools to use now. Local customers are encountering and using a ...

What are “near me” searches and why do they matter? “Near me” searches are high-intent, proximity-driven queries that include language like “near me” or “nearby” to land local search results. For ...

A new report from the Wyncote Foundation reviews highlights of Local that Works, the Wyncote-funded project produced in collaboration with Current and Public Media Futures. For six years, Local that ...