Communities

Depending on the topic, urban residents are more likely to use mobile and online sources; suburbanites are most heavily into social media; and rural residents are more inclined to word of mouth sources

These local news enthusiasts follow a diverse set of topics but rely heavily on local newspapers to keep them informed

Kristen Purcell will be discussing Pew Internet's groundbreaking data on local news information ecosystems

Kristen Purcell will be presenting Pew Internet data on local news information ecosystems.

Those who are active in church, religious, or spiritual organizations are often more deeply involved in their communities than those who are not members of such groups.

Citizens' media habits are surprisingly varied as newspapers, TV, the internet, newsletters, and old-fashioned word-of-mouth compete for attention. Different platforms serve different audience needs.

How people's trust, personal relationships, and civic and political involvement are connected to their use of social network sites and other technologies.

A new survey finds that Americans under age 40 are as likely to donate to Japan disaster relief through electronic means as traditional means like the phone or postal mail

People who believe their local government does a good job sharing information are more likely than others to feel satisfied with civic life.

Many people - especially those living with chronic or rare diseases - use online connections to supplement professional medical advice.