Baristanet was founded in May of 2004 by Debbie Galant and Liz George, two local journalists wanting to provide a fresh, online news source for their community. Today, the hyperlocal new site is owned by Annette Batson, who became the site's editor and later purchased it in 2014.Located in Montclair, New Jersey, Baristanet focuses on delivering an array of local news stories. The site is made up of everything from school news, sports, business, and politics, to real estate, culture, and lifestyle. Geographically, they mainly cover the towns of Bloomfield, Glen Ridge, and Montclair in the Garden Stare.**One interesting fact**: Baristanet is seen as a pioneer of the "hyperlocal" news movement, offering timely and in-depth news about a very specific geographical area. This focus on local stories and events, which are often overlooked by larger news organizations, has made Baristanet a go-to resource and community hub for residents of the areas it covers.