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News + Politics5 quick ways to save 48 Hills

5 quick ways to save 48 Hills

Donate, sustain, upgrade, advertise, share: Here's how to ensure your favorite local indie outlet survives into 2026.

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Dear Readers,

With all the Trump cuts and economic turmoil this year, things are dire for your favorite local daily independent news & culture site. So many of you have stepped up to help us build this incredible community-supported publication, and we truly believe the future of democracy depends on outlets like ours: outspoken, deeply local, unbought, human, curious, and lively. We are coming to the community to ask for support in the days ahead. We can do this together! Here’s five ways you can help us continue to cover the stories no one else will. 

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