Get the best of your city in your inbox. Ad-free, and on your terms.
The Insiders' Club is for folks who want to stay in the know and feel a deeper connection to the place they love while supporting the newsletter that helps them do just that.
- A 100% ad-free reading experience = no ads… ever
- Members-only news digest covering all the stories from last week
- Exclusive event preview highlighting the top things to do around town
- Full control over email frequency. Daily, weekly, both? You decide
- Direct funding for newsletter improvements & better local coverage
- Sign up for additional locations at no extra charge
You decide what lands in your inbox.
Three different formats, three different purposes. You can mix and match, or go with all three. You're in complete control, and free to change your mind anytime.
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More than a million readers in 400+ cities in the US open a BaseLocal newsletter every morning. It's all possible because our advertisers help us keep the lights on and pay our team a livable wage. We're extremely proud of what we've built, and until now… ads were the only way for us to put local news and events in your inbox for free, every day.
But we hear you. You want fewer emails. You don't want ads. Some of you just want the highlights.
That's why we built The Insiders' Club.
Join the Club today!
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- Every email, completely ad-free.
- Members-only weekly news & event digests.
- Full control over frequency and content.
- Read every BaseLocal city — no extra charge.
No commitment. Cancel in one click.
You've got questions, we've got answers.
What happens to my current newsletter?
Nothing changes about the content you already read — same writing, same recommendations. The Club just removes the ads and adds the members-only weekly digests.
Does this really mean no ads… ever?
We love our advertisers but we know the ads themselves aren't for everyone. Upgrading lets you get all the same local content you know and love minus all the ads. Everything in every email you receive will be 100% organic and curated by our team.
Can I reduce the number of emails I get?
Yes. Choose between daily & weekly, just daily, or just weekly. You can also change your mind any time.
Can I read more than one city?
Yes — your membership covers every BaseLocal city at no extra charge. Add as many as you like from your settings.
What's the difference between monthly and yearly?
Same membership, same perks. Monthly is $7/month. Yearly is $60 up front — about three months free versus paying monthly.
How do I cancel?
One click in your account. No phone calls, no forms, no “are you sure?” loops.
Is this auto-renewing?
Yes — monthly or yearly, depending on what you pick. We'll email you a few days before each renewal. Cancel before your next charge and you won't be billed again.