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Announcing Indy Voices, a forum for diverse Nevada perspectives - The Nevada Independent Announcing Indy Voices, a forum for diverse Nevada perspectives. Read more at The Nevada Independent.

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:

Opinion | Local Newspapers Are Closing. Local News Is Surviving.

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.

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Opinion | Local Newspapers Are Closing. Local News Is Surviving.

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:

FBI Wiretaps, Illegal Drugs, and Dead Horses The feds gave New York key evidence on horse racing’s largest doping ring. State regulators have done nothing with it for years.

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:

The LA Local: Your neighborhood, our city. The LA Local is a nonprofit news organization in Los Angeles dedicated to community-centered journalism.

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.

Work With Us - American Journalism Project Audience Editor K-12 Education Reporter: Early education, Literacy and STEM

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:

A red and white infographic with details on journalist safety trainings in February from ProJourn.

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👇

Nonprofit News Business Certificate Application - Newmark J-School Applications for the third cohort of the Nonprofit News Business Certificate opened on Monday, Jan 5, 2026 and will close on Friday, Jan 30, 2026 at 11:59

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! 🚀

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How America Can Revitalize Local News: Lessons From a Texas-Sized Solution – DC Journal - InsideSources When a Fort Worth, Texas, voter with disabilities couldn’t access curbside voting during a rainstorm, that citizen turned to the local newspaper. Within

#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.

Vice President, Growth Investments - American Journalism Project The Vice President, Growth Investments is a critical role at AJP that leads our work in ensuring their portfolio of organizations are on track to meet ambitious growth targets and deliver more impact ...

📢 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:

Penn State cancer chief resigns 1 day after Spotlight PA investigation Penn State’s internal reviews found alarming lapses in Cancer Institute Director Raymond Hohl’s care of patients.

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

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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.

Photos: El Paso Matters 9.15K inaugural run draws hundreds Downtown - El Paso Matters Bradley Makuvire and Tadiwa Mabvuka were the top male and female finishers in the El Paso Matters 9.15K inaugural run at San Jacinto Plaza Downtown. See photos, videos and more.The event, which served...

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.

CT Mirror Lead Testing: We'll test your water for lead If you’ve received a notice from your local water utility that your service line might be made of lead, email us at projects@ctmirror.org.

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

National and Texas Leaders Convene at the George W. Bush Presidential Center to Advance Sustainable Local News /PRNewswire/ -- Yesterday, the George W. Bush Institute, More Perfect, the American Journalism Project, and Press Forward convened nonprofit newsroom leaders,...

We shared the news yesterday at an event on advancing local news, presented by the George W. Bush Institute with AJP, More Perfect & Press Forward, where a combined $4.3M in support for @fortworthreport.bsky.social & @texastribune.org was announced.

American Journalism Project invests $1.5 million in Fort Worth Report to expand coverage across Tarrant County - American Journalism Project

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.

Year in Review 2025 - American Journalism Project

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:

We’ll celebrate the journalists who weave communities together "This is the year we recognize that community-rooted journalism is the foundation for any hope of rebuilding trust in news."

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.

Vice President, Growth Investments - American Journalism Project The Vice President, Growth Investments is a critical role at AJP that leads our work in ensuring their portfolio of organizations are on track to meet ambitious growth targets and deliver more impact ...

📢 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 ➡️

CT Mirror wins national award for long-term care insurance reporting Four reporters were awarded for their investigation into skyrocketing long-term care insurance policy rate hikes in Connecticut.

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.

Building engaged communities in Tennessee: A look at our new support for the Nashville Banner - American Journalism Project With new support from the American Journalism Project, the Nasvhille Banner will strengthen the business and operations foundation that supports its journalism.

@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:

Expanding local news across Hawaiʻi: A look at our new support for Honolulu Civil Beat - American Journalism Project With new support from the American Journalism Project, Civil Beat is laying the groundwork for the next stage of its growth, strengthening the business and operations foundation that makes its journal...

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:

Strengthening local news in rural Virginia: A look at our new support for Cardinal News - American Journalism Project

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.

“More of everything”: In Los Angeles, an “explosion” of new efforts aim to up the city’s local news game A well-funded coalition building out neighborhood news, a new newsletter from an expanding for-profit site, and a nonprofit breaking through on social media are just a few examples of the latest bids ...

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.

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Block Club Named Best Daily News Site In International Competition Block Club Chicago has published more than 29,000 stories since it launched in 2018.

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.

Developing an AI usage policy in your news organization - American Journalism Project

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.

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Pop-up vote centers to open in Boyle Heights for Nov. 4 special election The announcement came after Boyle Heights Beat reported that no in-person polling places would be available in the neighborhood.

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:

Wisconsin mother gets defense attorney after three years in legal limbo An attorney takes on a Brown County woman’s drug cases shortly after Wisconsin Watch reports on her long wait.

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

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