@lerdody.bsky.social has joined AJP-supported Free Press Indiana as editor in chief of its statewide newsroom. She is the second journalist to join the statewide team, following @smashfizzle.bsky.social’s hiring in September as women & girls reporter. More:

Local news matters, and so do the people building its future. On March 26, join AJP + Amir Vera of @thelalocalorg.bsky.social for a conversation about careers, pathways and opportunities in nonprofit #localnews. Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

What does sustainable #localnews look like in a rapidly changing technology landscape? @sarabethb.bsky.social explores this question in a Q&A with @aspendigital.bsky.social, a program of the @aspeninstitute.bsky.social.

📢 We’re #hiring! AJP is seeking a Head of Product & AI Studio to advance bold product strategy and responsible AI integration for nonprofit #localnews organizations nationwide. Apply today:

Fresh from our Product & AI Studio: Learn how to embed new research from Press Forward directly into your newsroom messaging. Find step-by-step instructions, plus a playbook and prompt pack, here:

Want to grow earned revenue in your #localnews org? In our latest blog post, AJP's Lisa Heyamoto explores how AJP-supported @spotlightdelaware.bsky.social and @cvilletomorrow.bsky.social#localnewsstrengthened their sponsorship programs by asking potential partners what they actually need.

In 2015, Indianapolis’ mayor promised a public portal for ethics filings, campaign finance records and city contracts. It never launched. So, AJP-supported @mirrorindy.org, with the IndyStar built it — putting critical public records in one searchable place.

This Valentine’s Day, we’re sending our love to #localnews. Trusted, independent local news fills essential information gaps, keeps institutions honest, and brings us closer to one another. Share a card with someone who believes local news matters. 💌

This week marks the launch of the public campaign for Local News Day, a nationwide effort to reconnect people with trusted #localnews. We’re excited to be part of the coalition leading the charge, with AJP-supported @montanafreepress.org as managing partner.

At the Local News Summit in San Antonio, AJP’s Liam Andrew and @biglocalnews.bsky.social Founder Cheryl Phillips led a session on how AI might support innovation in journalism. Hosted by @lenfestinstitute.org and @aspendigital.bsky.social. #localnews

We're investing $1.5M in @missionlocal.org to expand its neighborhood-first, multilingual journalism across San Francisco. As it grows, Mission Local will deepen its impact, strengthen operations, and reach more San Franciscans with trusted, #localnews.

AJP-supported @thenvindy.com is extending its commitment to community-centered journalism through Indy Voices — a forum for opinion and commentary from people across the state. Learn more:

Thanks to @sarabethb.bsky.social and @theajp.bsky.social for supporting local news efforts around the country and building public awareness about the progress that is being made. @deepsouthtoday.org is proud to be part of the AJP portfolio of nonprofit newsrooms. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/18/o...

In an op-ed published today in @nytimes.com, our CEO @sarabethb.bsky.social writes about the rise of trusted, independent local newsrooms across the country and the growing coalitions sustaining them. Read more:

AJP-supported @nysfocus.bsky.social uncovered that state regulators long-ignored evidence of illegal drug use in horse racing. Now, a state investigation is underway, and an official is on leave. Read the reporting:

AJP-supported The LA Local is live — one of the largest locally-led philanthropic efforts in the country to grow #localnews. Built by and for Angelenos, it’s expanding local reporting capacity across L.A., with a focus on 10 under-covered neighborhoods.

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

Applications are open for the Nonprofit News Business Certificate — a 9-month program to help nonprofit news leaders build essential business + financial skills. Proud to have helped shape this with @newmarkjplus.bsky.social + Blue Engine Collaborative. 🗓️ Apply by Jan 30:

Journalists: Build your skills by signing up for a February session in ProJourn’s safety training series! Co-presented by @theajp.bsky.social and IWMF, this virtual series helps journalists + newsrooms understand their legal rights and how to protect themselves while reporting. RSVP links👇

This 9-month program is powered by a unique collaboration. It was developed by J+ at the @newmarkjschool of Journalism in partnership with the @theajp.bsky.social and Blue Engine Collaborative, and with support from @knightfndn. Apply today! 🚀 www.journalism.cuny.edu/j-plus/nonpr...

#Localnews is essential civic infrastructure. In InsideSources, @sarabethb.bsky.social and John Bridgeland of More Perfect highlight what’s working in places like Texas — and how we can rebuild local journalism across the country.

📢 We're #hiring! AJP is seeking a Vice President, Growth Investments to steward our relationships with the nonprofit news organizations in our portfolio. Apply today:

@spotlightpa.org reported on chemotherapy overdoses, treatment delays and leadership issues at Penn State Cancer Institute. One day after publication, the director resigned. Read the full story:

This holiday season, we're grateful for the local newsrooms building stronger, more informed communities — and for your partnership in this work. As we close out 2025, we celebrate the #localnews that weaves our communities together.

Earlier this month, AJP-supported @elpasomatters.bsky.social hosted its first 9.15K, a nod to the region’s area code. 600+ El Pasoans filled the streets, joined by local businesses. A vivid example of how #localnews and information helps weave communities together.

After an investigation by AJP-supported @ctmirror.org revealed that thousands of Connecticut residents could be drinking water from lead pipes, the newsroom built a public database to help residents check their addresses—and began offering free water testing to those at risk. #localnews

We’re thrilled to announce a $1.5M investment in @fortworthreport.bsky.social to help grow a network of local bureaus across Tarrant County and strengthen business capacity so its journalism can keep growing in reach, depth, and sustainability.

In 2025, we welcomed new portfolio orgs, backed bold local news startups, and saw journalism that helped people navigate daily life and kept institutions honest. The movement to rebuild #localnews is growing, and the impact is clear. Check out our Year in Review:

In her 2026 prediction for @niemanlab.org, AJP CEO @sarabethb.bsky.social shares why this will be the year to recognize community-rooted journalism as the foundation for rebuilding trust in news.

📢 We're #hiring! AJP is seeking a Vice President, Growth Investments to steward our relationships with the nonprofit news organizations in our portfolio. You will lead one-to-one venture support and contribute to efforts to build a movement for #localnews in their markets. Apply ➡️

AJP-supported @ctmirror.org exposed how steep rate hikes priced out thousands of long-term care insurance holders. The investigation earned the @nationalpress.bsky.social 2025 AARP Award for Excellence in Journalism and spurred at least 16 reform proposals from state lawmakers this year.

@nashvillebanner.bsky.social is working to increase civic engagement in Tennessee, a state with one of the nation's lowest voter turnout rates. We're proud to support the Banner as it builds on early success, expands its reach, and serves its communities with strong #localnews. Read more:

From Maui to Kauaʻi, @civilbeat.bsky.social's expansion to Hawaiʻi's neighbor islands will connect readers across the islands. Learn more about how Civil Beat will provide trusted #localnews while deepening its roots in communities statewide with AJP's support:

We're excited to share more on our recent investment in @cardinalnews.org! With new support, the newsroom will expand its reach and deepen coverage, serving readers across Southwest and Southside Virginia with reliable #localnews. Read more:

This Thanksgiving, we’re especially thankful for the journalists, newsroom leaders and community members strengthening #localnews. We’re proud to support a growing portfolio of local outlets and grateful to the many newsrooms keeping their communities informed. Thank you.

A wave of #localnews efforts is reshaping how LA communities stay informed. AJP-supported The LA Local, featured in @niemanlab.org, is building a new model for neighborhood-based reporting — collaborative, community-rooted and built to last. Read more:

Congratulations to AJP-supported @blockclubchi.bsky.social, named Best Daily News Site in an international competition hosted by Editor & Publisher magazine. Block Club Chicago has published 29,000+ articles since its launch in 2018, dedicatedly serving Chicago neighborhoods with #localnews.

As AI use grows in local newsrooms, many are beginning to explore formal policies. Our latest from AJP’s Product & AI Studio shares takeaways from AJP-supported orgs, common barriers, and steps to get started. Read more:

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: