AmericanTowns.com is an online source of local news and information for communities across the United States. The Web site was started 10 years ago, and now represents towns and communities in all 50 states (plus the District of Columbia). AmericanTowns.com offers practical information such as, population and other statistics, in addition to photos, local events, and information about local businesses and organizations. It also provides links to local blogs and tweets. The site is interactive so that visitors may post and share information on their specific town's page.