From WebProNews.com: 4/14/2009 What Separates a Blogger from a Journalist ?
Bloggers As Local News Sources By Chris Crum

"The New York Times is running an article looking at "hyperlocal" web sites as replacements to traditional newspapers. The catalyst for the concept is obviously the fact that some newspapers have been dying off, at least in print form. "

Ahhh, nothing like some actual validation to the notion that newspaper racks are becoming the dinosaurs of the 2000's ....