OPENWORLD alternatives: newsletters like it

SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 11 days ago

From Piggy Kitchen, join us as we travel through France buying antiques! We'll share with you the many scheduled (over 200!) antique fairs, the antique stores we shop, how to ship -- along with the wonderful culture of…

Likely audience: Antique collectors

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

From recent posts: Eddie's List publishes weekly and seasonal event calendars, practical local guides, and policy critiques for residents and visitors in the San Francisco Bay Area. The publication covers a wide range of formats including…

Likely audience: Event planners

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beehiivWeekly · last post 2 days ago

Sharing Scottsdale's newest restaurants, bars and events every week. For free.

Likely audience: Scottsdale residents

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SubstackWeekly · last post 34 days ago

Quality recommendations and actionable intel about San Francisco and surrounds, from the team that started Eater and Curbed.

Likely audience: food enthusiasts

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SubstackWeekly · last post 13 days ago

From recent posts: Byline publishes a weekly roundup of cultural news, media industry updates, and arts commentary covering topics like fashion, music, theater, and book publishing. The publication targets readers interested in current…

Likely audience: Pop culture enthusiasts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 16 days ago

From recent posts: Życie we Wro is a weekly Polish-language newsletter serving as a cultural and community guide for Wrocław, Poland. It publishes a recurring mix of event listings, local festival announcements, personal essays on mental…

Likely audience: culture enthusiasts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 20 days ago

From recent posts: Camdenist publishes essays, interviews, and community event listings focused on local culture, AI ethics, and youth employment in the Camden area. The publication targets residents and visitors interested in community…

Likely audience: Tech enthusiasts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 16 days ago

Your weekly guide to life in Washington DC!

Likely audience: DC residents

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post Aug 27, 2026

Likely audience: tech founders

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago

There are so many fun things to do in Del Ray, VA. Now, you'll always know what they are. Sign up for your local weekly events roundup.

Likely audience: local residents of Del Ray, VA

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 59 days ago

Drawings, essays, lists, and instructions—on making things in the time of machines.

Likely audience: digital artists

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SubstackWeekly · last post 15 days ago

From recent posts: Cobble Hill Collective is a Brooklyn neighborhood newsletter covering local business openings, community events, job listings, and neighborhood infrastructure updates. It is written for Brooklyn residents interested in…

Likely audience: Brooklyn residents

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 11 days ago

From recent posts: Raising Myles publishes a mix of personal essays, interviews, and community event reports focused on fatherhood, specifically highlighting the Birmingham Dad Meetup and cultural parenting practices. The publication…

Likely audience: parents

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post Sep 2, 2026

From recent posts: GROUP HUG! publishes essays on community organizing, local project management, and the emotional dynamics of group formation and dissolution. The publication targets individuals involved in grassroots initiatives…

Likely audience: community organizers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago

From recent posts: The Pyjama Monologues publishes personal essays and reported pieces on loneliness, human connection, and social issues such as prison reform and reality TV, alongside practical topics like wedding planning and…

Likely audience: media writers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 22 days ago

Where the Page and Ocean Meet

Likely audience: book lovers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 31 days ago

From recent posts: The Sweethearts publishes food-focused essays and interviews that examine the ethics and economics of the NYC bakery scene. Recent issues review specific bakery pricing (such as a $60 sourdough loaf) and critique local…

Likely audience: NYC foodies

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Substacklast post Jun 27, 2026

From recent posts: Little Door publishes personal essays and interviews focused on music, digital minimalism, and community building. The publication features local event coverage, vinyl collecting, and reflections on attention economy.

Likely audience: Music enthusiasts

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Substacklast post Aug 9, 2026

From recent posts: Walt's Important Thoughts publishes a mix of personal writing, literary readings, and local event announcements for an audience interested in black metal, poetry, and Richmond, VA culture.

Likely audience: local Richmond residents

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SubstackWeekly · last post 8 days ago

From recent posts: Clinton & Greene publishes weekly roundups of local Brooklyn news, covering neighborhood events, retail openings, and cultural happenings alongside seasonal job listings. The publication serves residents and community…

Likely audience: Brooklyn residents

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago

A twice-weekly newsletter for people who want to discover zines, support zine makers, collect good things on paper, and publish on their own terms.

Likely audience: Zine creators

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 8 days ago

Likely audience: Book lovers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago

Likely audience: Brooklyn residents

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 46 days ago

Likely audience: community organizers

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