NewsMap: Local News & Events
Hyper-local News on a Map
Only for iPhone
Free
iPhone
NewsMap aggregates and geolocates news and events from over 40 sources covering the San Francisco Bay Area, including the East Bay and South Bay (SF, 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 helps you see what matters most.
Key Features:
• Interactive map showing local news and events near you
• List view to see all stories in your area
• Filter and search - by keywords, story recency, categories (food, events, alerts, construction, other)
• 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.
This version of NewsMap contains minor bug fixes and performance improvements.
The developer, Andrew Jones, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- Andrew Jones
- Size
- 45.9 MB
- Category
- News
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.1 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
13+
- 13+
- Infrequent
Horror/Fear Themes
Alcohol, Tobacco, Drug Use or References
Guns or Other Weapons
Contains
User-Generated Content
- Copyright
- © 2025 Andrew Jones