I can see how for of some of the larger blogs and media outlets it might make sense to have an app.  I have used the Huffington Post app on my ipad but I usually just read from HuffingtonPost.com instead.

But what about local bloggers?  Should we have apps?

I think of a mobile app in the same way that I think about video blogs – a lot of work for a smaller audience.  A few years ago – everyone was talking about video blogging.  If you have a blog, why not video blog?  I even took a summer class in video production.  I learned that producing a video blog – is a lot more work than just typing out a text post.  And at the end of the day – I rarely watch online videos, so why would others watch my videos.

What do you think about apps for mostly text blogs?  Do you have an app for your blog? Do you want one? Have you done anything to make your blog mobile friendly?  Why or why not?

Food With a Boy – Missoula, Montana

Tarheel Eater - Research Triangle area (Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill), North Carolina (@TarheelEater)

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The April Blake – Columbia, South Carolina (@TheAprilBlake)

The Knight News Challenge is an international contest that supports projects around news and media run by the Knight Foundation.

Please check out the BlogLocal entry to the Knight News Challenge and leave feedback – ask questions, make suggestions.  Also – if you are a Tumblr user – please give us some love and reblog the post.

49ers Paradise — San Francisco

49ers Paradise has a forum and community for local 49ers fans, an updated blog giving you the latest 49ers news, and a constant sidebar updating fans with 49ers news from other spots around the web.

The Good Phight – Philadelphia

The Good Phight is a Phillies baseball blog where you can get all the information on the latest baseball news and schedule, opinions and commentary from fans, and updates on the team.

The Cleveland Fan – Cleveland

The Cleveland Fan gives readers everything they want to know about their beloved hometown teams, the Cavaliers, the Browns, the Indians, and the Buckeyes. Written by fans for fans, the Cleveland Fan offers a community for all Cleveland sports lovers to come together and discuss their favorite teams.

Des Moines Sports Freaks – Des Moines

Blake DeRouchey, a veteran who decided to start blogging about his love of sports after returning from Iraq, started Des Moines Sports Freak. The site now has a daily writer, and six contributors who all share their love for Iowa sports on the blog.

Valley of the Suns – Phoenix

Valley of the Suns has been up and running since 2008 and giving Phoenix Suns fans news and more on the current Phoenix Suns basketball season. There are updates on the team roster and schedule, current game analysis, and NBA news.

U of L Card Game – Louisville

U of L Card Game is a blog dedicated to writing about sports at the University of Louisville. From basketball and football to soccer and baseball, U of L Card Game keeps you up to date on U of L athletics.

Oriole Post – Baltimore

The Oriole Post is a Baltimore Orioles blog that features in-depth analysis of the current and upcoming season, thoughts and predictions on Major League Baseball, and team news.

Sports Fix Chicago – Chicago

The Sports Fix Chicago blog covers all Chicago sports teams, including college football and basketball, and includes honest commentary about who’s playing good, who’s playing bad, and who’s worth watching.

This Kickstarter project is a perfect example of a new way of thinking about an old space.  A pair of architects from NYC have come up with a concept for turning an old trolley terminal that is underground into a park underground.

Check out their video which includes some awesome visuals and renderings of the idea.

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On the Vintage Texas Blog, Kane has posts about local wine events, tastings, his own travels and reviews, and more. He also posts about wine happenings across the globe and links to interesting wine articles and afficianados across the web.

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Inspired Details is run by jewelry designer, Alexandra Webb, and is a blog all for Baltimore brides. On Inspired Details, you’ll find inspiration boards, local Baltimore wedding photos, and vendor suggestions from Alexandra.

District Weddings – Washington, D.C.

Danielle Freedman is the editor of District Weddings, a blog where she features local weddings, talks about the best venues and vendors, and gives tip to bride-to-be’s on how to plan the wedding of their dreams.

WeddObsessed – Pittsburgh

Jamie is a wedding planner in Pittsburgh who writes all about wedding inspiration, dresses, venues, and more on her blog, WeddObsessed.

The Fab Bride – Philadelphia

The Fab Bride blog is a resource for Philadelphia brides to learn about the best places to host your reception, get your flowers, find your save the dates, and more. Editor and Founder Bola Onada Abodunde is a wedding photographer who noticed the lack of Philadelphia-specific bridal blogs, so she decided to start one herself.

Austin Wedding Blog – Austin

Austin Wedding Blogs is all about helping Austin brides create their dream wedding. The blog features local couples engagement photos and wedding, vendor recommendations, transportation guides, and even information on where to take dance classes for your big day.

The Wedding Row – Charleston

The Wedding Row is Charleston’s ultimate resource for elegant, beautiful, and unique weddings. Charleston brides visit the Wedding Row now so you can see the top vendors, fabulous wedding style, and maybe even win a giveaway or promotion.

Nancy’s Brown Bag – San Francisco

Nancy Liu Chin is a floral and event designer in San Francisco who helps brides turn their dream weddings into reality. On her blog, Nancy’s Brown Bag, she talks about wedding ideas, inspirations, and gives readers a peek at her own life.

Santa Barbara Chic – Santa Barbara

Kelly Oshiro runs the blog Santa Barbara Chic where she posts design and wedding inspiration. Oshiro runs her own company, Kelly Oshiro Design, where she helps create designs for couples and events.

Brooklyn Bride – Brooklyn

Brooklyn Bride is a blog written about and for the modern bride. With unique takes on modern weddings, local New York vendor recommendations, wedding photos, design ideas, and giveaways, Brooklyn Bride is a fantastic resource for contemporary brides.

Elizabeth Anne Designs – Chicago

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Jogging Jeans is a blog dedicated to running pictures and funny posts about people doing something very, very strange–jogging in jeans. You know those people you see at the gym rocking the acid-wash denim while working out their arms, or the guy who runs around your neighborhood in jean shorts when it’s forty degrees out–these are the people that Jogging Jeans is bringing into the spotlight.

One of the BlogLocal teams favorite humor blogs, Jogging Jeans features hilarious pictures submitted from around the world and commentary from Jill, a local Pittsburgher, who swears she doesn’t exercise in jeans.

We had the chance to do a quick Q&A with Jill, check it out below.

1.  Why did you decide to start your blog? What was the inspiration for Jogging Jeans?

My husband and I were waiting for the start of a Pittsburgh 5K that started on the Clemente bridge (I think it was the Pittsburgh Charities 5K Home Run). There was a guy in front of us, stretching and looking as if he was preparing to run IN JEANS. We said to each other, “What the heck!?” and “He HAS to be here just waiting for the start of a race with a ‘real’ runner, right?”

When they guy turned around and we saw the race number pinned to his shirt, we started laughing. My husband said, “That would be a good idea for a website – people could send in pictures of people running in jeans.” A few months later, I pulled some pictures off the web and started it just a joke between the two of us. The next thing I know people were submitting photos, Runner’s World was linking to it, and here we are four months and 20,000+ views later.

2. How has the online community influenced Jogging Jeans?

A few high profile sites linked to it which generated a lot of traffic. I have received submissions from all over the world and the feedback has been incredible.

3. What are some of your favorite local blogs?

Pittsburgh has so many really fantastic bloggers. It is of no surprise, really, because there is SO MUCH in this great city to write about.  The top ones that I visit often and consistently are ThatsChurch and IheartPGH. They top my list because they both highlight the fantastic people, events, and things that Pittsburgh has to offer.

But in all honesty, I love to read anything written by people that try to love this city as much as I do. I always say that if there was a  “Who Loves Pittsburgh The Most” contest, I would have the gold, silver, and bronze metals around my neck. I’d have the trophy in one hand and the giant check in the other. I would by jumping from the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place pedestal blocks while all the other contestants hung their heads in shame for thinking they could even come close to loving this place as much as I do.

4. Have you ever approached someone jogging in jeans and asked them why they chose denim for their workout?

Not yet! If I saw someone, I would certainly stop and ask them. Then I’d ask for a picture for my blog and give them a hug for being so awesome!

Thanks Jill! To submit a photo to Jogging Jeans, email Jill at joggingjeans@gmail.com.