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5 lessons: Improving civic engagement through a local news site

Since Alhambra Source launched in 2010, it has grown to more than 60 community contributors who speak 10 languages and range in age from high school students to retirees. Their stories have helped shape local policy and contributed to a more engaged citizenry within a diverse community. Here are five lessons they’ve learned about creating a community news website that fosters civic engagement. Original Story

source: Online Journalism Review

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