127 U.S. newspapers closed in 2023, while 81 new digital sites emerged; since 2005, 3,200 newspapers closed, leaving around 5,600.
In 2023, the U.S. local news landscape saw the closure of 127 newspapers, averaging more than two per week, while 81 new digital sites emerged, marking the highest growth since 2018. Despite this positive trend, over 3,200 newspapers have closed since 2005, leaving around 5,600. Nearly 2,000 newsroom jobs were lost last year, and 279 counties are at risk of losing local news. Many new digital platforms are nonprofit, reducing costs and offering flexible funding options.
October 23, 2024
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