NewsMap: Local News & Events Apple

NewsMap: Local News & Events

Hyper-local News on a Map

Features & Capabilities

NewsMap shows news on a map. It aggregates and geolocates news and events from over 40 sources covering the San Francisco Bay Area, including the East Bay and South Bay, including San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, Alameda, San Jose, Palo Alto, Tri-Valley, etc.

Stay informed about what's happening nearby, whether it’s new restaurants opening, construction, local events, or safety-related—NewsMap lets you see what's happening near you.

Key Features: • Interactive map showing local news and events near you • List view to see all stories in the map area • Filter and search: by categories, keywords, or recency • Vote, comment, and bookmark stories • Optional notifications based on your location

Perfect for: • Discovering new local restaurants and events • Staying updated on construction and traffic issues • Finding community activities and gatherings • Getting real-time neighborhood safety info • Connecting with local businesses and residents

How It Works: • Open the app to see your neighborhood on the map • Browse category-specific pins for different types of local content • Tap any pin to view a brief summary and link to the original article • Post your own discoveries to keep your community informed • Filter by topic to see exactly what interests you most

NewsMap transforms how you experience local news and events. Download now and discover what’s happening near you!

About Content NewsMap displays a mix of user-generated posts and local news aggregated from third-party sources. All aggregated stories link directly to the original publisher’s site, with the goal of increasing discovery and driving more readership to local journalism. Brief, AI-generated summaries are provided to offer helpful context and encourage exploration, not to replace original reporting. This app respects content rights and is built with the intention of supporting, not competing with, local journalism.

Want NewsMap in your city? Let me know! Contact me with questions or feedback: andrew@newsmap.me

Made by a solo builder who wanted a better way to see and discover local news.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App
By:
Andrew Jones
Rating:
5.00
(6)
Version:
1.0.7 Last updated: 2026-01-25
Version code:
881799591
Creation date:
2025-08-19
Compatible devices:
Size:
43.81MB
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Apple Apps Store
Data ingested on:
2026-06-11
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Developed by:
Andrew Jones
Apple Apps Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/newsmap-local-news-events/id6742163547
Website:
https://newsmap.me/

User Reviews

Keeps me up to date with the latest news local to me. Great variety of news sources all easily viewable by neighborhood.
by WU*****, 2026-01-14

I like being able to see stories on a map. It’s easy to tell what happened where and focus on what’s near certain areas or find a story about a specific location. It would be great to see people start to share additional local stories as well since there’s a publishing option, too.
by Re*****, 2025-11-03
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