U.S. cities celebrate the first national 'Local News Day'
美國各城市慶祝首個全國「地方新聞日」
On April 9, 2026, the United States observed its first national Local News Day, a landmark initiative designed to breathe new life into local journalism.
2026年4月9日，美國慶祝了首個全國「在地新聞日」(ㄗㄞˋㄉㄧˋㄒㄧㄣㄨㄣㄖˋ)，這是一項旨在為在地新聞業注入新活力的里程碑式倡議。
In an era where thousands of newspapers have closed, this event highlights the vital role that local media plays in our communities.
在數千家報社倒閉的時代，此活動突顯了在地媒體在我們社區中扮演的關鍵角色。
Since 2005, the industry has faced a severe crisis, with over 2,900 newspapers vanishing.
自2005年以來，該行業面臨嚴重危機，超過2,900家報社消失。
To counter this, over 1,000 newsrooms joined the "Start Local" campaign, encouraging citizens to use the Local News Finder to identify and support their regional reporting.
為了應對這一情況，超過1,000家新聞編輯室加入了「從在地開始」(Start Local)運動，鼓勵民眾使用「在地新聞搜尋器」(Local News Finder)來識別並支持其區域性的報導。
Organizations like Press Forward and the American Journalism Project lead this effort, advocating for a future where journalism is treated as a necessary public good.
Press Forward和美國新聞計畫等組織領導了這項工作，倡導將新聞視為一種必要的公共財的未來。
Strengthening local news is crucial for maintaining a well-informed democracy and ensuring that our local leaders remain answerable to the people they serve.
加強在地新聞對於維持消息靈通的民主制度，並確保地方領導人對他們所服務的人民負責至關重要。
