The Shoestring

Independent News for Western Mass

Mission

The Shoestring is an independent news publication in Western Massachusetts that provides in-depth and accurate journalism covering local politics, culture, and power.

Places Covered

Massachusetts

Topics

Arts & Culture, Criminal Justice, Economic Development, Education, Elections & Voting, Environment & Energy, Gender & LGBTQ+, Government, Health & Medicine, Housing, Immigration, Politics, Rural Issues, Systemic Inequity, Transportation

Reporting Types

Citizen journalism and collaboration, Investigative reporting, Podcasts

Languages

English

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Location

Easthampton, MA, USA

Reach

Local

Year Founded

2017