The document summarizes the findings and recommendations of the Knight Commission on the Information Needs of Communities in a Democracy. The Commission examined how to maximize the availability of relevant and credible information at the local level. It also looked at how to enhance individuals' capacity to access and use information. The Commission made recommendations in three areas: 1) maximizing information availability, 2) enhancing individuals' information capacity, and 3) promoting public engagement. The recommendations focused on supporting quality journalism, public media, civic data access, and digital/information literacy.