Newspapers are struggling…that’s not news. But its not just the major dailies that are having a hard time, community based newspapers are having trouble too. Are you a regular reader of the Brookline Tab, the Dorchester Reporter or the Boston Phoenix? All of those papers are also having to deal with tightening budgets, and the move to online publishing. Have you started reading news online via Univesal Hub or Wicked Local? Tune in Friday at 1 for a show about local news, neighborhood news and all the news in black and white.
We visited some local papers, including The Dorchester Reporter:
Join our web chat about Boston’s ultra-local news scene with Lisa Williams, founder of Placeblogger and H2Otown. Also, scroll down to take our poll and express your local news preferences.
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