After Boyle Heights Beat, part of the AJP-supported LA Local, reported that no voting centers would be in the Boyle Heights neighborhood for the Nov. 4 election, county officials took notice. Now, there are four pop-up voting centers. Read more:

In the days following an investigation by AJP-supported @wisconsinwatch.org, a Wisconsin mother who spent three years waiting for a public defender received a flood of messages offering legal help. #localnews Read the full story:

AJP-supported @blockclubchi.bsky.social launched a WhatsApp channel to expand access to critical local reporting for Chicago’s immigrant communities. Block Club is also working with AJP-supported @citybureau.bsky.social to share stories and alerts in Spanish. Read more:

A new WhatsApp channel from AJP-supported @blockclubchi.bsky.social has launched to expand access to critical local reporting for Chicago’s immigrant communities. Block Club is also working with AJP-supported @citybureau.bsky.social _bureau to share stories and alerts in Spanish. Read more:

📢 We’re thrilled to announce $3.5M in grants to three organizations joining our portfolio: @cardinalnews.org, @civilbeat.bsky.social and @nashvillebanner.bsky.social! This funding will help these newsrooms grow sustainably and better serve their communities with trusted #localnews. Learn more:

Today, AJP’s Product & AI Studio introduces the "Field Guide: AI for Local Reporting" — a living resource to help local newsrooms understand what each tool does, how it’s used, who’s using it, and what makes it unique. Learn more:

AJP-supported @deepsouthtoday.org is launching a regional investigative reporting center in collaboration with the @nytimes.com Local Investigations Fellowship. This partnership creates new infrastructure and provides essential resources for high-impact investigations. Read more:

In our latest piece, AJP’s Loretta Chao shares how we work with local philanthropy partners to assess the strength of local media ecosystems. We analyze what’s being covered, what’s missing, and whether current outlets have the resources to meet community needs. 🧵 1/5

The AJP-supported @tulsaflyer.bsky.social is live — a new nonprofit newsroom bringing more original reporting to Tulsa. It’s also expanding the legacy of The Oklahoma Eagle, quadrupling local reporting power while keeping news free and community-focused.

An investigation by AJP-supported @mississippitoday.org found that much of opioid settlement money in the state was spent on routine general expenses, prompting action from lawmakers who promise to make sure settlement money is used to prevent deadly overdoses. Read the investigation here:

The LA Local is the new name for the Los Angeles Local News Initiative — an AJP-supported effort to build a new kind of local media for L.A. Rooted in 15 years of reporting from Boyle Heights Beat, it's focused on community-driven reporting that connects and serves Angelenos.

In a moment when trusted #localnews is disappearing, AJP-supported newsrooms are showing what sustainable growth looks like. In 2024, they generated $128M in revenue, saw 23% median revenue growth, & increased full-time newsroom staff by 26%. Dig deeper:

From a small team of volunteers to a statewide newsroom with 15 staff and nearly 1M readers, AJP-supported @nysfocus.bsky.social is driving transparency and accountability across NY. 🎥 Watch the org's 5th anniversary video:

We’re honored to be named a finalist for the $10M Trust in American Institutions Challenge from Lever for Change and @reidhoffman.bsky.social.   Rebuilding #localnews is key to restoring trust and strengthening the connections that hold our communities together. More:

Newsrooms in the AJP portfolio are looking for talented professionals who believe in the power of #localnews to strengthen communities. Explore open roles in editorial, audience, development, operations and more ⬇️

How do young, rural Vermonters get their news, and what do they wish local media did better? AJP-supported @vtdigger.bsky.social is listening closely through Dirt Road News, a new effort to connect with overlooked communities and shape reporting around what they hear. More ⬇️

A new program from AJP-supported @documentedny.bsky.social will help newsrooms create editorial products with and for immigrant communities. Each of the six newsrooms selected for 2026 will receive a $10K stipend to launch their product.

Introducing the Tulsa Flyer — the official name of the Tulsa Local News Initiative. Formed after a year of community listening led by Tulsa civic leaders and AJP, the Flyer aims to strengthen #localnews and serve Tulsans. Visit: tulsaflyer.org

There's still time to register for ProJourn's Newsgathering Legal Training on Wednesday! Held in partnership with @theajp.bsky.social, this free, virtual session will cover journalists' legal rights on topics like recording, trespass, and more. Sign up: https://www.shorturl.at/yaHxM

AJP-supported @deepsouthtoday.org is expanding, adding The Current to its network that includes @mississippitoday.org and @veritenews.org. The Current will retain local leadership & editorial independence while gaining support to grow its coverage & sustainability.

Heading to #ONA25 next week? On Sept. 13, join AJP’s Liam Andrew and YESEO founder Ryan Restivo for a hands-on session about how journalists can use AI to create tools and applications — no coding required. Learn more: https://ona25.journalists.org/schedule/

Looking for your next opportunity in #localnews? Organizations in the American Journalism Project portfolio are hiring across the country. Join a growing movement to rebuild local journalism as an essential public good. 🔎 Explore open roles:

In a recent Q&A, @sltrib.com Director of Collaboratives Heather May discusses how newsrooms across Utah are working together to strengthen reporting and better serve communities statewide. Read more:

How can nonprofit news, philanthropy and universities work together to rebuild local journalism? A new report from Len Downie and ASU’s Knight Center explores emerging strategies — and includes perspective from AJP CEO @sarabethb.bsky.social.

The @fordfoundation.org is investing $400K in the American Journalism Project to advance local news innovation and long-term sustainability. This continued support helps expand infrastructure for nonprofit newsrooms across the country.

📣 Tonight at 5:30 p.m. ET: Join our info session to learn about the Finance Lead, Specialized Support Team role. Help AJP-supported newsrooms build the financial systems they need to grow and serve their communities. Register:

Looking for your next opportunity in #localnews? News organizations in our portfolio are hiring across editorial, revenue and operations. Explore open roles today:

Congrats to AJP-supported @documentedny.bsky.social on winning two @aajaofficial.bsky.social awards: 🏆 Community Impact Award to a Local Newsroom 🏆 AAJA-Medill Innovator Community Award to April Xu

This week, AJP-supported @nysfocus.bsky.social revealed that NYC’s free broadband program for NYCHA residents is also being used to stream real-time surveillance footage to the NYPD — without public disclosure. The outlet uncovered the plan in internal tech agency docs. Read more ⬇️

We're hiring! Join us in strengthening #localnews. Open roles: 🔹 Finance Lead, Specialized Support Team 🔹 Editorial Impact Lead 🔹 Development Lead, Specialized Support Team 🔹 People & Operations Intern 🔹 Advancement Intern Learn more + apply ⬇️

Tomorrow at #NABJ25: AJP-supported newsroom leaders join AJP board member @jelaniya.bsky.social to talk #localnews, leadership & trust. Hear from @oseyeb.bsky.social (Mirror Indy), @ieditnred.bsky.social (@outliermedia.org) & Lila Mills & Helen Maynard (Signal Cleveland).

Are you at #NABJ25 this week? Stop by the career fair between today and Aug. 8 to chat with AJP's @lorettachao.bsky.social about exciting opportunities with #localnews orgs in our portfolio!

Where are all the climate journalists? That’s the question AJP-supported @grist.org tackled with a new interactive tool mapping full-time local climate reporters across the U.S. This Spring 2025 snapshot shows where coverage exists — and where gaps remain. 🗺️

AJP CEO @sarabethbell.bsky.social joins the Playfull Podcast to talk local journalism, civic trust, and how sustainability and operational strength are essential to building stronger news ecosystems. 🎧 Listen:

🧠 How can #localnews leaders make informed, timely decisions about AI without rushing implementation? Our new AI Leadership Series brings AJP-supported orgs together with experts to explore strategy, culture and change. Read more:

A $1.5M investment from @macfound.org will support AJP’s work to expand access to trusted, #localnews. The funding will help grow journalism in places that have lacked consistent access to accurate, community-centered reporting. More:

AJP-supported orgs are finalists across nine categories in INN's 2025 Nonprofit News Awards, including Best Investigative Journalism, Community Champion, Breaking Barriers, and Startup of the Year. Full list ⬇️

We’re hiring paid, remote interns! 💸 Advancement Intern: Conduct prospect research & build donor profiles 📣 Communications Intern: Create social content & support newsletter strategy Apply now + help strengthen #localnews:

📢 AJP is investing $1.8M in @spotlightpa.org to help build the infrastructure needed to launch local bureaus, starting in Berks County, and support long-term sustainability as it expands across Pennsylvania. Learn more:

Journalists at AJP-supported @veritenews.org earned 12 honors at the 2025 New Orleans Press Club Awards, including best overall in print journalism for coverage of the Landry administration & first place in feature reporting - light feature for a story on the Algiers flea market. Read more ⬇️

👏 Congrats to AJP-supported newsrooms honored in the 2025 Green Eyeshade Awards: @mississippitoday.org @veritenews.org @cpipr.bsky.social @capitalb.bsky.social @grist.org Their work reflects the depth and public service mission of nonprofit #localnews. More: www.greeneyeshade.org/2025-winners/

Community coffee chats. Bilingual explainers. Shared reporters. AJP-supported organizations like @spotlightdelaware.bsky.social and @opencampus.org are rethinking what beat reporting can look like. Read more via INN ⬇️

The American Journalism Project is seeking a contractor or firm to design a digital resource hub for our portfolio of nonprofit #localnews orgs. This will centralize tools, templates and guidance for AJP-supported organizations. Learn more:

🎉 Yesterday, the City of El Paso declared July 8 as El Paso Matters Day — celebrating @elpasomatters.bsky.social being named Newsroom of the Year by Texas Managing Editors. AJP-supported and community-focused, this newsroom continues to show why #localnews matters.

We’re excited to welcome Kate Yoo McCrery and Natalie Choate to the AJP as they step into their roles as vice presidents of growth investments. 👋 They’ll work closely with our portfolio organizations to build resilient operations and grow their local reach.

AJP-supported Mirror Indy is using its daily newsletter to build lasting relationships with readers. Recognized by @lma-lmf.bsky.social in the 2024 Digital Innovation Awards, the newsletter grew 608% in its first year and held a 32% open rate, driven by a consistent voice and strong local focus.

One year ago, @richmondside.org launched with a mission to serve Richmond, California, through independent, nonprofit journalism. Since then, it's produced 660+ stories, engaged nearly 5,000 newsletter subscribers, & built a newsroom rooted in community.

👏 Congrats to the AJP-supported outlets named finalists for the 2025 LION Sustainability Awards, including in categories like Financial Health, Public Service and Operational Resilience. Read more:

We're hiring! In this role, you’ll work directly with development leaders at AJP-supported newsrooms—providing coaching, tools, and a peer network to strengthen fundraising strategies across the local news field. Apply today: www.theajp.org/about/work-w...

Built on insights from 1,100+ Hoosiers, Mirror Indy — flagship newsroom of AJP-supported Free Press Indiana — is delivering journalism grounded in community needs, including reporting that spurred action on housing failures and misconduct at city hall. www.theajp.org/free-press-i...