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Stay Informed About Boston, Massachusetts Local News
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Why Boston News?
Boston's local news landscape is in the midst of a crisis, with numerous beloved outlets closing their doors in recent years, leaving residents scrambling for reliable coverage of the city they love. From the shuttering of the alternative weekly Boston Phoenix in 2013 to the recent demise of DigBoston in 2023 and Metro Boston in 2020, the decline in print journalism has created 'news deserts' across Massachusetts, reducing in-depth reporting on community events, politics, and culture. Despite this, local TV news remains a stable force, with audiences holding steady and stations investing more in programming, but the fragmentation means busy Bostonians are left piecing together information from scattered sources—TV broadcasts, radio, and emerging digital platforms. Residents who stay connected to local news are 81% more likely to participate in elections and community issues, yet with traditional media shrinking, many turn to social media and user-generated content for real-time updates. This shift highlights a growing need for curated, personalized solutions that aggregate Boston-specific stories—from Fenway developments to North End festivals—without the overwhelm of endless scrolling. Briefsy steps in here, transforming the chaos into a single, tailored newsletter that keeps you ahead of the curve on what matters in Beantown. Imagine waking up to an email that blends breaking local headlines, job opportunities in tech and biotech hubs, restaurant buzz from the Seaport District, and annual events like the Boston Marathon—all customized to your life. No more missing out on the stories shaping your neighborhood while drowning in irrelevant national noise.
Quick Facts
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Important local stories you might miss
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How Briefsy Helps
One personalized newsletter with Boston news + ANY other interests
Local coverage combined with topics you actually care about
Curated from trusted sources, written in your preferred style
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Local News Sources & Media
Boston's media ecosystem has evolved amid closures and consolidations, with print journalism hit hardest but TV and digital outlets providing continuity. Traditional newspapers like The Boston Globe and Boston Herald remain key players for in-depth reporting, while defunct papers such as the Jewish Advocate (closed 2020) and North End Waterfront (closed 2021) highlight gaps in community-focused coverage. Local TV stations, including WBZ-TV (CBS), WCVB (ABC), and WHDH (NBC), deliver stable daily news with increased programming hours, supplemented by radio like WBZ NewsRadio 1030 and emerging digital sources like Boston.com and GBH News for online articles and podcasts.
Staying Informed in Boston
In a city as vibrant and fast-paced as Boston, staying informed means navigating regional issues like housing developments, transit updates, and cultural events amid a shrinking journalism landscape. Community coverage has suffered from the loss of outlets like Metro Boston, pushing residents toward TV for breaking stories and digital platforms for niche topics. This fragmentation often leaves important local journalism—on education, crime, or economic growth in areas like Kendall Square—scattered and hard to access, but it also opens doors for personalized aggregation to keep you engaged without the hassle.
Common Questions
What makes this different from local news sites?
Briefsy creates ONE personalized newsletter combining Boston news with all your other interests - tech, sports, finance, entertainment, whatever matters to you. No more juggling multiple subscriptions.
Will I get breaking news alerts?
Briefsy delivers curated newsletters on your schedule (daily, weekly, etc.) rather than breaking news alerts. It's designed to keep you informed without the noise and interruptions.
Can I customize what local topics I follow?
Absolutely! During setup, you tell our AI about your specific interests - local politics, business, education, crime, development, etc. We'll curate local coverage that matches.
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