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The Community News Association, in partnership with the Diverse News Association, has been supporting diverse media outlets for over 30 years. Their Diverse News Initiative focuses on sustainability through strategies like growing audiences via Indoor Digital Billboards, delivering new clients through targeted marketing campaigns, and creating additional revenue streams. They offer financial opportunities, barter systems, and partnerships to enhance cash flow and client access. The initiative also introduces new platforms like social media dashboards, sponsored content, and AI-driven editorial opportunities. Additionally, they streamline operations for media partners and provide access to preferred vendor rates for services like legal, graphic design, and web development.

Portrait of Angel Boulia, a young woman with braided hair and glasses, wearing a plaid shirt, set against a green leafy background.
Posted inThe Crime Chime

St. Louis’ Crime Chime: Echoes of Angel: A Life Cut Short in Olympic Park

by St. Louis Crime ChimeFebruary 10, 2026February 10, 2026

Angel Boulia’s life was tragically cut short in Olympic Park. St. Louis Crime Chime highlights her story, urging community action for justice.

The image shows Alderman Rasheen Aldridge addressing a community meeting. He is wearing a yellow hoodie and gesturing while holding papers, with two women seated at a table in the background.
Posted inCommunity News Networks

St. Louis Alderman Rasheen Aldridge: The Future of the Homeless Tent Encampment at 10th and Cass

by Elliott Davis FacebookFebruary 10, 2026February 10, 2026
A line graph titled "Weekly Financial Losses" showing a downward trend in losses over weeks during "Operation Metro Surge." The graph features a red line on a dark blue background with a city skyline illustration.
Posted inCommunity News Networks

Operation Metro Surge: Minneapolis Businesses and Families Struggle Amid ICE Tactic: Minneapolis and St. Paul’s Week In Review

by Pagee' SpeedeFebruary 8, 2026February 8, 2026
A professional portrait of an Asian woman wearing glasses and a blazer, seated in an office setting with wooden paneling, flags, and table lamps in the background.
Posted inCommunity News Networks

Honoring Renee Good: Minneapolis Unites Against ICE Tactics: Minneapolis and St. Paul’s Week In Review

by Samuel E. OrtizFebruary 8, 2026February 8, 2026
A triptych image featuring a Nobel Prize medal, a protest scene, and a city skyline at dawn or dusk.
Posted inCommunity News Networks

Nobel Peace Prize Nomination and Luminary Loppet: Minneapolis and St. Paul’s Week In Review

by Ondrea P. SeoulFebruary 8, 2026February 8, 2026
Oakland University stabbing outside Van Wagoner Hall in February 2026
Posted inCommunity News Networks

Metro Detroit Crime Updates: Stabbings, Lawsuits & Arrests: Detroit’s Week In Review

by Ondrea P. SeoulFebruary 8, 2026February 8, 2026
Michigan groundhog predicts six more weeks of winter in February 2026
Posted inCommunity News Networks

Pistons Win, Groundhog Predicts Winter & Red Wings in Olympics: Detroit’s Week In Review

by Metalle TagnerFebruary 8, 2026February 8, 2026
Posted inCommunity News Networks

Grant Park’s Future and Chicago Auto Show Highlights: Chicagoland’s Week In Review

by Samuel E. OrtizFebruary 8, 2026February 8, 2026
Emergency responders at the scene of the Manhattan school bus crash.
Posted inCommunity News Networks

Will County News: School Bus Crash, Jail Crowding, and Kankakee River Monitoring: Chicagoland’s Week In Review

by Metalle TagnerFebruary 8, 2026February 8, 2026
Close-up of vibrant purple and white orchids with a blurred red and orange background.
Posted inCommunity News Networks

Chicago Bulls Trades, Super Bowl Buzz, and Orchid Show Highlights: Chicagoland’s Week In Review

by Ondrea P. SeoulFebruary 8, 2026February 8, 2026
DC streets covered in snowcrete as residents face extreme cold and winter storm challenges.
Posted inCommunity News Networks

Frozen Streets and Frustrated Residents: DC’s Winter Struggles: D.C.’s Week In Review

by Ondrea P. SeoulFebruary 8, 2026February 8, 2026
WMATA train at a station as debates over safety and funding continue in DC.
Posted inCommunity News Networks

Fare Hikes and Safety Concerns: WMATA’s Ongoing Challenges: D.C.’s Week In Review

by Samuel E. OrtizFebruary 8, 2026February 8, 2026
Mayor Bowser discusses FY2027 budget priorities, focusing on public safety, affordable housing, and downtown revitalization.
Posted inCommunity News Networks

Mayor Bowser’s FY2027 Budget: Public Safety, Housing, and Downtown Recovery: D.C.’s Week In Review

by Samuel E. OrtizFebruary 8, 2026February 8, 2026
Stacy Harris, 2026 Woman of Impact, promoting heart health awareness for the American Heart Association.
Posted inCommunity News Networks

Eureka Resident Launches Fundraising Campaign for the American Heart 

by The Hauser Group-ContactFebruary 7, 2026February 8, 2026
Split image showing St. Louis skyline with Gateway Arch; left side features modern houses stacked on gold coins, right side displays vintage style houses on pillars, both with upward green arrows indicating growth.
Posted inCommunity News Networks

St. Louis Housing Market Set for Growth with 9.1% Price Increase, NAR Reports come out of St. Louis REALTORS® summit

by The Newsletter 05February 7, 2026February 8, 2026
Posted inThe Crime Chime

St. Louis’ Crime Chime: Windy City Woes: This Week’s Pulse in Chicago Crime

by St. Louis Crime ChimeFebruary 7, 2026February 8, 2026
Missouri State Capitol building with insets of a gas station slot machine and a luxury home representing Governor Kehoe's purchase.
Posted inCommunity News Networks

This Week Now in St. Louis and Missouri: Gambling Laws, Campaign Finance, and Governor Kehoe

by Samuel E. OrtizFebruary 7, 2026February 7, 2026
Collage of St. Louis ice debris, a police car at a crime scene, and a crowd outside Betty Rae’s ice cream shop in Kansas City.
Posted inCommunity News Networks

This Week Now in St. Louis and Missouri: St. Louis Ice Hazards, Kansas City Crime, and Community Growth

by Samuel E. OrtizFebruary 7, 2026February 7, 2026
Construction site near Coldwater Creek with heavy machinery removing radioactive soil and suburban homes in the background.
Posted inCommunity News Networks

This Week Now in St. Louis and Missouri: Radioactive Soil, Gas Station Slots, and Child Abuse Survivors

by Metalle TagnerFebruary 7, 2026February 7, 2026
A young girl with curly hair smiles while holding a red apple against a vibrant green background, symbolizing health and joy.
Posted inCommunity News Networks

Annie Malone Children and Family Services: Cultural Restoration Capital Campaign Premier Event

by Metalle TagnerFebruary 7, 2026February 7, 2026
Group of young adults smiling in front of Covenant House Missouri building with a blue awning and logo.
Posted inCommunity News Networks

Covenant House Missouri: A Beacon of Hope for St. Louis Youth

by Pagee' SpeedeFebruary 7, 2026February 7, 2026
A man wearing a blue t-shirt with "I LOVE ST. LOUIS" printed on it stands amidst rubble and overgrown vegetation, holding a tool. In the background, dilapidated brick buildings and other individuals, including a child, are engaged in cleanup activities
Posted inCommunity News Networks

LOVEtheLOU: Restoring a City Through Transformative Action

by David BeckfordFebruary 7, 2026February 7, 2026
Gina Green, East St. Louis alumna, named director of facilities for Lumen Field, home of the Seattle Seahawks.
Posted inCommunity News Networks

Metro East St. Louis News: East St. Louis Alumna Shines, School Staffing Expands, and Water Conservation Urged

by Artemis IngramFebruary 7, 2026February 7, 2026
Infographic showing Kansas City’s 47% reduction in homicides and community safety initiatives.
Posted inSt. Louis

Historic Drop in Violence in Kansas City: Aim4Peace Program Reports Major Success

by Pagee' SpeedeFebruary 7, 2026February 7, 2026
Digital map of North St. Louis with roads, urban blocks, and a river in a futuristic design.
Posted inCommunity News Networks

City of St. Louis Invites Community to Two North St. Louis Neighborhood Planning Events

by Metalle TagnerFebruary 7, 2026February 7, 2026

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