As daily metro newspapers continue to lose ground, a new model is emerging: Independent metro news sites with paid staff members. Primarily online only ventures, these sites continue to gain traction and attract attention for coverage of their communities. This living database tracks the business side of these news operations, offering a glimpse at their funding sources, budget, staffing levels, and visitor traffic.
Once you enter search criteria (or leave items blank to see all), you can click on site name and you’ll notice a description of the organization, links to articles, and a snapshot of information collected through the years.