The Star-Ledger, New Jersey's prominent newspaper, is ceasing its print edition to transition to an online-only format, marking the end of an era. Once influential in shaping local policy and journalism, it now mirrors a national decline in print readership, evidenced by the closure of over 3,200 newspapers since 2005. The move leaves New Jersey with diminished local news coverage, as it becomes the second state to have its primary paper entirely online, raising concerns about democratic engagement and accountability without robust local journalism.
In its heyday, The Star-Ledger boasted the nation's largest State House bureau and significant editorial influence. Its final print edition marks a major shift in New Jersey's media landscape.
The decision to transition to an online-only format highlights the ongoing crisis in newspaper readership, contributing to the closure of over 3,200 papers nationwide since 2005.
New Jersey becomes the second state with its primary newspaper shifting online, reflecting the steep decline in local news coverage and its implications for democracy.
The Star-Ledger's closure illustrates the broader challenges faced by newspapers as they struggle to adapt to the digital age amidst declining subscriptions.
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