1. Define the geographic lens before a story is selected
Pomona is a CDP in Atlantic County, not a synonym for every nearby community or for the entire New Jersey market. A Legal News program should therefore distinguish stories relevant to Pomona, Atlantic County, the wider New Jersey audience and, where appropriate, a broader metropolitan audience. The Census record confirms Pomona’s county relationship and population estimate, but it cannot tell you which legal stories residents will search for. That boundary should influence the review: ask whether a proposed page names a legally relevant place, addresses a New Jersey issue, or merely repeats a national development without a useful local connection.
Recommended approach
Set geographic rules during consultation. Review whether stories should be limited to New Jersey law, include Atlantic County developments, or cover national events only when they create a clear question for your practice. Require each proposed page to explain its geographic relevance without implying that Pomona residents have a particular legal need.
