Publisher’s Crawl is a casual evening of snacks, conversation and community with local reporters, editors, and publishers from around New Hampshire. No speeches. No awkward panel discussions. No journalism degree required.

We’re bringing reporters, editors, publishers, and community members together for a relaxed night of snacks, small-group conversation, and the kinds of questions people don’t usually get to ask the folks making local news.

What stories matter in your community? What information do you wish was easier to find? What makes local news useful—or frustrating? What questions have you always wanted to ask a reporter, but never had the chance?

Whether you read the news every day, once in a while, or mostly avoid it altogether (we still like you, we promise), this night is for you.

Come grab a snack, meet the humans behind the bylines, share what’s on your mind, and help shape the future of local news in New Hampshire.

There will be prizes and free food! We’re not saying that’s the reason to come. But we’re not not saying it.

Admission is free, but registration is required. Secure your spot now for a Publisher’s Crawl coming to your town, (or heck, party crash another town, we won’t tell)

• April 15, 2026 — Hosted by Manchester Ink Link at To Share Brewing Company, Manchester, 6–7:30 p.m. Register

• May 21, 2026 — Hosted by Nashua Ink Link at Spyglass Brewing Company, Nashua, 6–7:30 p.m. Register

• June 9, 2026 —Hosted by Concord Monitor at Lithermans Limited Brewing, Concord, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Register

• July 16, 2026—Hosted by NH Business Review on the Seacoast, time and place, TBD, Registration Coming Soon

• August 20, 2026—Hosted by NHPR, Ledge Brewing and Taco Bar, Intervale, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Register

• September 17, 2026—Hosted by Keene Sentinel, Frogg Brewing, Swanzey, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Register

• October 15, 2026—Hosted by Laconia Daily Sun, Twin Barns Brewing, Meredith, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Register

  We’ll be adding dates and details regularly, so check back often!

  Can’t Attend in Person?

  You can still share your perspective through our statewide Community News Needs Survey.

  👉 Take the Survey

• Interested in sponsoring one of our stops? Contact Melanie Plenda, Executive Director, Granite State News Collaborative, melanie.plenda@collaborativenh.org

Join the Conversation

Local news works best when communities help shape it.

We hope you’ll join us at a Publisher’s Crawl event near you.

Local News Lives Here — and your voice matters.