Sarabeth Berman

MacArthur Foundation invests $1.5 million in the American Journalism Project’s work to strengthen local news ecosystems - American Journalism Project Support from MacArthur’s Big Bets Program will strengthen nonprofit news infrastructure and expand access to trusted local journalism.

Grateful to the MacArthur Foundation for its leadership in mobilizing support for one of the most urgent challenges of our time: the need for trusted, local journalism. Proud to continue our partnership through this new grant to the @theajp.bsky.social‬
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@theajp.bsky.social‬ is making a new $1.8M investment in @SpotlightPA. We’ve seen what this newsroom can achieve — growing its team, increasing revenue and deepening its impact. Their work offers lessons for local news across the country.

American Journalism Project announces new support from Google New support will fuel the strategic growth of nonprofit local news organizations and support new learning opportunities in digital marketing for newsrooms

As #localnews outlets work to meet their communities’ information needs, growing audiences are essential.

New support from Google News Initiative will help @theajp.bsky.social‬ launch a digital marketing accelerator & deepen efforts to strengthen nonprofit news. www.theajp.org/news-insight...

Hundreds of Hoosiers came together to launch a nonprofit local news startup. One year later, here’s how it’s going. - American Journalism Project

In its first year, Mirror Indy’s shows what’s possible with a mission-driven coalition, community leadership, ambitious journalism, and early investment in sustainability. www.theajp.org/free-press-i...

Local Journalism Thrives on Ambition and Optimism At a critical moment for public service journalism, the American Journalism Project is growing local news—and it’s working.

In her opening remarks at AJPalooza, @sarabethb.bsky.social highlighted local journalism’s role in strengthening the “Middle Ring,” the network of people who aren’t your family or strangers.

“Local journalism doesn’t just preserve memory, it strengthens civic life.”

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Local Journalism Thrives on Ambition and Optimism At a critical moment for public service journalism, the American Journalism Project is growing local news—and it’s working.

Earlier this month, ‪@theajp.bsky.social‬ gathered with its portfolio, funders & partners at AJPalooza to reflect on where local journalism is—and where it’s headed.

My remarks from the event were published in ‪@columjournreview.bsky.social‬:
www.cjr.org/analysis/loc...

American Journalism Project and JPMorganChase expand collaboration to strengthen local news The American Journalism Project and JPMorganChase announced an expansion of their collaboration to support three additional members of the American Journalism Project’s portfolio, bringing the total n...

Proud to see our collaboration with JPMorganChase expand to support three more AJP-supported newsrooms.

It reflects growing momentum behind the idea that #localnews is civic infrastructure — and that businesses have a role to play in sustaining it. www.theajp.org/news-insight...

Quadrivium Foundation renews support for American Journalism Project with $5 million investment - American Journalism Project This new investment will expand AJP's national reach, scale innovative local news models, and strengthen the long-term sustainability of independent journalism across the country.

Thrilled to share the Quadrivium Foundation is investing $5M in @theajp.bsky.social to help expand access to trusted #localnews and strengthen civic life nationwide.

Grateful for their continued support and belief in this mission. www.theajp.org/news-insight...

A tribute to John Thornton, venture capitalist and local journalism pioneer - American Journalism Project

It is with a heavy heart that I share news of the passing of John Thornton, a dear friend & co-founder and board member of AJP. John was the visionary behind our work — his legacy will continue to inspire us all, and he will be dearly missed www.theajp.org/news-insight...

Conference slide titled "What does building a nationwide nonprofit local news sector look like?"

“Local news needs to be regarded as a public good. This is an opportunity for philanthropy to step in.” @sarabethb.bsky.social from @theajp.bsky.social at #ISOJ2025 panel on creating funds to finance journalism.

Welcoming new leadership to the American Journalism Project’s Board - American Journalism Project

Proud to welcome @knightfoundation.org’s Jim Brady to @JournalismProj’s board and to have Irving Washington step into the role of chair. Grateful to Joe Natoli for his steady leadership and continued service on our board.

More: www.theajp.org/news-insight...

Skyline Foundation invests $4.5 million in the American Journalism Project to expand local news innovation - American Journalism Project

Skyline Foundation’s increased investment in @theajp.bsky.social will help scale #localnews, strengthen newsrooms, and expand our reach. It reflects the momentum behind the nonprofit news model — and the crucial role philanthropy plays in strengthening independent journalism.

People - The Waco Bridge Our Staff ANDREA KOSAR Andrea Kosar is the general manager for the Bridge, where she is responsible for the business and operational aspects. Previously, she served as president/CEO of the Cen-Tex His...

Last fall @texastribune.org announced their plans to launch a network of local news, starting in Waco. Today, they announced their founding team wacobridge.org/people/

Exclusive: Knight Foundation invests $25M in American Journalism Project The money will be used to grow AJP's reach from supporting 50 local newsrooms today to 60 over the next three years,

Nonprofit local news is growing fast, and @knightfdn.bsky.social's $25M investment in @theajp.bsky.social is a testament to its momentum.

With this support, we'll fund more newsrooms and launch the Knight Resiliency Lab to strengthen nonprofit local news for the long term. More:

Very sorry to hear of the passing of Rutherford Chang, highly original conceptual artist, familiar to Asia hands, e.g. in 2008, he cut out 4,000 ink-dot sketches from the WSJ and reassembled them into a yearbook-like piece of art. A study of priorities and power. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/09/a...

L.A. Local News Initiative names social impact leader Michele Siqueiros as founding CEO | What's New | Los Angeles Local News Initiative Written on Feb 11, 2025 | Siqueiros will helm a historic effort to ensure the future of local, independent journalism in Los Angeles

The L.A. Local News Initiative, supported by @theajp.bsky.social, was created to ensure residents have access to trusted reporting. Today, it takes a key step forward with the appointment of its founding CEO—an important move toward a sustainable model for #localnews in L.A.

Journalism's future depends on nurturing talent & bringing in fresh perspectives.

Excited for @theajp.bsky.social's partnership with @newmarkjplus.bsky.social‬ & Blue Engine Collaborative on a new business certificate to help recruit & equip nonprofit news leaders. More:

The latest from Marshall Ramsey: Gulf of Snow
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The information is, once again, asymmetric

"GOOD news about the news!" New investments & innovative models are helping to deliver high-quality reporting to communities. Thanks to @brianstelter.bsky.social for highlighting this momentum in @cnn.com's Reliable Sources newsletter. Read more: view.newsletters.cnn.com/messages/173...

Reaching the hard-to-reach "We can't be intimidated by the attacks that are coming. We have to do the rigorous accountability journalism that pisses off people in power."

"We can’t be intimidated by the attacks that are coming," @scstars.bsky.social writes. "We have to do the rigorous accountability journalism that pisses off people in power."

Year in Review 2024 - American Journalism Project

The decline of #localnews isn't the whole story. Nationwide, communities are rebuilding journalism as a public good. @theajp.bsky.social's portfolio now includes 50 news orgs in 36 states, delivering vital coverage. Read more in our Year in Review: www.theajp.org/year-in-revi...

love to see @theajp.bsky.social knock the cover off the ball. great work @sarabethb.bsky.social + team

Tulsa media and community leaders join forces to launch $14 million nonprofit local news initiative | What's New | Tulsa Local News Initiative Written on Dec 11, 2024 | The Tulsa Local News Initiative will begin publishing The Oklahoma Eagle newspaper, launch a new newsroom, and create over two dozen journalism jobs

Big news! The Tulsa Local News Initiative is launching with $14M, supported by @theajp.bsky.social funding and incubation of a new nonprofit newsroom. It will expand the historic Oklahoma Eagle, add 20+ jobs, and ensure Tulsans have trusted news. www.localnewsfortulsa.org/posts/tulsa-...

The rebirth of local news "There's an old adage in the news business that journalists only cover the planes that crash. But in this case, we need to cover the planes that are taking off."

There's an old adage in the news business that journalists only cover the planes that crash. But in this case, we need to cover the planes that are taking off. Read more in @niemanlab.org prediction: www.niemanlab.org/2024/12/the-...

Dan Bongino and the Big Business of Returning Trump to Power The Secret Service agent turned radio host is furious at liberals—so he’s trying to build a right-wing media infrastructure in time for 2024.

After Bongino vanished from Fox News and YouTube, I wondered if this @newyorker profile of his world (including his volcanic rage at the author, and a cameo by fellow pro-Trump “information warrior” Hegseth) had lost its relevance. It seems it has not.
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Fueling Salt Lake Tribune’s ambitious statewide news expansion: A look at our new support - American Journalism Project

Since its founding in 1871, through its transition to a nonprofit in 2019 and still today, @sltrib.com continues to adapt to a changing media landscape. Now, with support from, they are embarking on a plan to establish outlets across the state. www.theajp.org/news-insight...

News Literacy in America: A survey of teen information attitudes, habits & skills (2024) The News Literacy Project conducted a nationally representative survey of 1,110 teens in May 2024 to assess teens' information behaviors and news literacy education, aiming to promote critical thinkin...

“An overwhelming majority of teens (94%) say that schools should be required to teach media literacy.” newslit.org/news-literac...

Most important recommendation for media rehab/reclaiming the reality and trust rooms in @brianstelter.bsky.social’s Reliable Sources newsletter today: “start small, with local news” go.bsky.app/JxrRdNn

i'm sure we'll solve the problem here go.bsky.app/7H8MUzs