Local News Lives Here. We’re Listening.
What does local news look like in your town?
Where do you get information? What’s missing?
We’re taking these questions on the road.
Throughout 2026, publishers, editors, and journalists from across New Hampshire—many of whom were once competitors—are coming together to do something different. Together, we’re stepping outside our newsrooms and into communities for a series of conversations we’re calling the Publisher’s Crawl.
We’re aiming to host conversations in every region of the state. We’ll keep it informal, welcoming—and yes, there will be snacks and a few small prizes. Just as important, we’ll be sharing what we hear after each event so communities across New Hampshire can learn from one another and help shape what comes next for local news in New Hampshire.
Admission is free, but registration is required. Scroll down for more details, or better yet, register now!
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, time TBD, Registration Coming Soon
August 20, 2026—Hosted by NHPR, Place and Time TBD, Registration Coming Soon
September 17, 2026—Hosted by Keene Sentinel, Place and Time TBD, Registration Coming Soon
October 15, 2026—Hosted by Laconia Daily Sun, Place and Time TBD, Registration Coming Soon
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.
Interested in sponsoring one of our stops? Contact Melanie Plenda, Executive Director, Granite State News Collaborative, melanie.plenda@collaborativenh.org
Why We’re Doing This
How people get news is changing. A lot.
Maybe you:
get updates from social media
hear things from friends or neighbors
only tune in when something big happens
or skip the news altogether
All of that is real—and we want to hear from you.
We’re asking questions like:
👉 Where do you get local information?
👉 What’s missing?
👉 What makes you trust (or not trust) local news?
👉 What would actually get your attention?
Because your perspective helps shape what local news becomes next
What to Expect
Listening Tour gatherings are relaxed, welcoming conversations held in local spaces like breweries, cafés, pizza plaand community centers.
You can expect:
Small-group conversations with local publishers and journalists
Space to share your experiences (good, bad, or somewhere in between)
Snacks!
A chance to connect with neighbors and community leaders
No journalism background required. No “right” answers. Just real conversation.
Who Should Attend?
Everyone—especially if local news isn’t really your thing.
If you’ve ever thought:
“I don’t really follow local news.”
“I can’t find what I need.”
“It’s kind of overwhelming.”
“I’d pay more attention if it felt relevant.”
This is for you.
Bring a friend. Bring your perspective. Come as you are.
Your experience — whatever it is — matters.
How What You Share Will Be Used
We’re not just listening—we’re doing something with what we hear.
Your ideas, experiences, and feedback will help shape what local news looks like going forward.
What you share can influence:
How newsrooms show up in their communities
What stories get deeper attention
Training for new and emerging journalists
How people find (or struggle to find) reliable information
Efforts to make local news more accessible and relevant
We’ll share what we learn after each stop so communities across New Hampshire can learn from each other, too.
Listening is where it starts. What happens next is shaped by you.
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.