Local news matters because when it disappears government officials, school boards, and businesses don't have pesky reporters around asking good questions. Don't let your town become a news desert. Subscribe today: www.newjerseyhills.com/users/admin/... #NJ #journalism #supportlocalnews

Private equity firms have been buying up local newspapers at an alarming rate. We're not one of them. CNJLM is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating 5 newspapers and 13 news websites in NJ. But we need your help. Subscribe at newjerseyhills.com or donate at newsweneed.org #nj #donate #SupportLocalNews

Now, more than ever, journalists deserve recognition. We are excited to announce the 2026 NJ Journalism Awards! Not just an awards ceremony but a night to honor the backbone of local democracy: local news and its journalists. Join us! go.rallyup.com/njnewsawards... #nj #LocalNews #journalism

Two of our #NJ newspapers, the Hunterdon Review (Hunterdon County) and The Progress (Western Essex County) are getting a fresh look this week with new mastheads to match their digital logos! #localnews #NewJersey

We were excited to have CNN Chief Media Analyst - and #localnews supporter - @brianstelter.bsky.social stop by our newsroom and meet some of our news team today! #NJ #supportlocalnews #CNJLM

A recent report from Rutgers shows 51% of NJ's media is owned by private equity firms. That means broader, less locally-focused news. At @cnjlm.bsky.social, our mission is to provide hyper-local news to our 52 #NJ communities: the news they need for where they live, work, and play. #LocalNews

How can we improve civic engagement and strengthen our communities? By supporting local news! Research bears out that where #LocalNews is present and supported, communities are stronger & there is less corruption. Become a local news supporter: newsweneed.org/support-loca... #journalism #nj #donate

We need your help to create a new slogan for #localnews. We really want to see @brianstelter.bsky.social put it on a hat! What do you think it should be? Make America Informed Again? Something else? #supportlocalnews #NJ #CNJLM

Have you found your #NJ local news yet? Head over to www.newjerseyhills.com, click on your town and discover #localnews for your community. Become a subscriber (online or in print - or both) and connect with your neighborhood, your schools, and local businesses. #supportlocalnews

Happy 4th and 250th! Today we celebrating one of the fundamental pillars of our country's democracy, #localnews. Thank your local journalists today for their work in keeping your community informed and connected. Enjoy the holiday! #supportlocalnews #America250 #july4 #freepress

Support our country's rich history of independent journalism this year! Donate to our efforts to make local #nj news sustainable at: newsweneed.org/support-loca... Or subscribe to one of our local news outlets: www.newjerseyhills.com/users/admin/... #LocalNews #SupportLocalNews

Recent research shows that people who don't read local news have higher rates of loneliness than those that do. Get connected to your community through local news! Find your #NJ local news here and become a subscriber: www.newjerseyhills.com/users/admin/... #localnews #SupportLocalNews

The struggle to save local news is real in #NJ. According to the Local Journalist Index for 2026 (localjournalistindex.com), NJ ranks 49th for density of local journalists per capita. #LocalNews #SupportLocalNews #newsweneed

"When citizens play an active role in supporting their local news, they know their communities, and, in many respects, our democracy, depends upon them," writes Linda Stamato of the Center for Negotiation and Conflict Resolution. We need #NJ to step up for #localnews. shorturl.at/Bx6ZF

Studies show that when #localnews disappears, voter participation goes down while local taxes and government corruption rise. Having dedicated, independent local journalists builds accountability and raises awareness for issues that matter. Support local news. #donate #subscribe #CNJLM #NJ

Mistrust of media outlets has radically changed, said Dr. Andrew Shankman at our America at 250 event. But residents still have strong trust in #localnews in their communities. At CNJLM we're fighting to keep real reporters and real news sustainable for 52 #NJ communities. #journalism

Today we honor and celebrate Juneteenth together. #localnews #Juneteenth #nj #CNJLM

Where #localnews and #journalism are weak, government accountability declines and corruption rises. At #CNJLM we're fighting to make local news sustainable. #NJ #communitynews

Connecting residents to local leaders in their communities is an essential role for #localnews. Our coverage of the proposed ICE facility in Roxbury, #NJ raised awareness among readers in powerful ways, said NJ Assemblywoman Aura Dunn at our "America at 250" panel. #communitynews #NJ #CNJLM

At our "America at 250: Can Local News Unify Our Nation...Again?" event, panelists including @brianstelter.bsky.social offered valuable insights into the role that #localnews can play in bringing our communities together and for enhancing democracy. #NJ #CNJLM #America250 #journalism

This week we're bringing local news to all of #LivingstonNJ in print and online to reconnect the community with #localnews. #NJ #communitynews #westessextribune Learn more at: www.newjerseyhills.com/west_essex_t...

Our America at 250 event brought together more than 100 #localnews supporters to discuss the importance of community news for civic engagement. Our panelists had wonderful insights to share on the role of local news. @brianstelter.bsky.social Learn more about us at newsweneed.org. #journalism #NJ

News deserts are places where local news outlets have disappeared or where communities are unrepresented by media sources. When this happens, civic engagement declines and political polarization increases. We're fighting back in #NJ. Learn more: www.newsweneed.org. #localnews #journalism #NewJersey

Fighting for freedom of the press and for the preservation of local, community news outlets is a cornerstone of what we do at the Corporation for New Jersey Local Media. Help us protect independent, local news. #localnews. buff.ly/OjZ3LlH

Just a week to go for our America at 250 event in Morristown, #NJ! Get tickets online at newsweneed.org! #localnews #America250 @brianstelter.bsky.social

Local news is a cornerstone of our democracy - something we can all agree upon. We have put together a powerful panel of experts, including NJ Assemblywoman Dunn, to discuss America at 250 on June 9th. Join us! buff.ly/lxYzEnZ #NJ #democracy #morristown #localnews #America250

Today we remember that freedom isn't free, and we honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice on its behalf. We will continue to defend freedom of our people and of our press, now and always. #freepress #memorialday #newsweneed

We are big fans of digital media but still love a good print paper. For #NJ communities, we have 5 print newspapers. Help keep them around by subscribing or donating to our organization! Find your #localnews to subscribe to here: www.newjerseyhills.com or donate at newsweneed.org. #communitynews

Local news is facing a crisis that far too few people are aware of. Organizations like @rebuildlocalnews.bsky.social help elevate the information & inspire newsrooms like ours to fight back. You can help by donating or subscribing to your local news outlets. #localnews newsweneed.org/support-loca...

Have you booked your tickets for our America at 250 event coming up on June 9th in Morristown, #NJ? This will be a powerful conversation about polarization, civic engagement, democracy, and #localnews. #newsweneed Get tickets online or learn more at: www.eventbrite.com/e/america-at...