On the Scene.

The article focuses on Web sites that cover so-called hyperlocal or neighborhood news in the United States. Examples of three approaches for covering local news, the staff requirements, the communities covered, and the owners of the sites are mentioned. The three Web sites are West Seattle Blog, The Local and Baristanet, and EveryBlock. A study of hyperlocal sites by researcher Michele McLellan found that one in 10 sites produce good journalistic content. The local outlet project of the "New York Times" newspaper is mentioned. INSET: Going Local..