Regarded as the primary textbook and sourcebook for the teaching and practice of local journalism and newspaper publishing in the U.S., this book addresses the issues a small-town newspaper writer or publisher is likely to face, from why community journalism is important and distinctive; to hints for reporting, news writing, and feature writing with a "community spin"; to handling design, production, photojournalism, and staff management. This edition includes a new "Best Practices" chapter for online newspapers.