We’re thrilled to share Mindy Marqués González has joined AJP as SVP of our Startup Studio. Drawing on decades of journalism leadership, she will lead our work launching sustainable nonprofit news organizations built around local needs. Read more ⬇️

Mindy Marqués González joins the American Journalism Project to lead its Startup Studio - American Journalism Project

Sept. 28, 2026 — WASHINGTON — Mindy Marqués González has joined the American Journalism Project as senior vice president of its Startup Studio. The former publisher and executive editor of the Miami H...

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💼 🗞️ Looking for your next opportunity in local news? AJP-supported news organizations across the country are hiring journalists, editors, audience leaders, fundraisers, operators and more — all working to build a stronger future for #localnews. Explore open roles ⤵️

Our 2026 Impact Report shows that durable local news organizations can be built at scale — growing revenue, adding journalists and delivering meaningful impact in their communities. @insidephilanthropy.com looks at our approach to building a sustainable future for #localnews:

“The Most Compelling Case Isn’t Journalism in Crisis.” AJP on Keeping Local News Sustainable

The American Journalism Project's venture approach is paying dividends for local news organizations, its leaders say. Here's how it's responding to federal cuts, supporting outlets in the age of AI, a...

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🗓️ If you’re in the L.A. area, join OpenAI Academy on Sept. 29 for an in-person event on AI in #localnews, featuring Neil Chase of @calmatters.org and Kristen Muller of @thelalocalorg.bsky.social — both part of AJP’s portfolio — alongside Kevin Delaney of the @sfstandard.com. Register below:

[In Person Event] AI at Work in Local News: How Newsrooms Are Using AI Today - Event | OpenAI Academy

Join OpenAI Forum and the OpenAI Academy in Los Angeles to explore how news organizations are building responsible AI fluency. The event will combine discussion, demos, and hands-on exercises for news...

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Nonprofit #localnews has moved beyond proof of concept. The latest from our 2026 Impact Report: across 28 completed three-year investments, newsrooms are generating $53M more a year than they did before their grants. Dig deeper: theajp.org/impact/

Want to work alongside some of the most innovative teams in local journalism? News orgs across our portfolio are hiring for roles in reporting, audience, product, development, operations and more. 👉 Explore open roles across the portfolio:

We’re pleased to welcome Andrea Mitchell and Margaret Hoover to our board of directors. Their decades of experience will strengthen our leadership as we continue building a stronger future for #localnews. More:

📣 We’re hiring fall interns! AJP is looking for two Philanthropy Interns and a People & Operations Intern to join our team. Come learn, contribute and support our work to build a sustainable future for #localnews. Learn more + apply:

Want to work alongside some of the most innovative teams in #localnews? Newsrooms across our portfolio are hiring for roles in reporting, audience, product, development, operations and more. Explore openings ⬇️

"Information is the lifeblood of a republic." A thoughtful piece from John McCaa for @dallasnews.com on why #localnews is essential to informed communities — and what they stand to lose if it disappears. Read more:

McCaa: Local journalism can save our communities, but only if we save it first

John McCaa: Local journalism is essential to a healthy democracy. In America, it's in decline.

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We're excited to share that OpenAI is renewing its support for our Product & AI Studio with an additional $5 million investment over the next two years. The next phase adds a new product development pillar focused on building AI tools and infrastructure that can scale to help #localnews orgs.

Congratulations to AJP-supported Free Press Indiana on the launch of @fpinews.bsky.social, a new statewide newsroom that will provide free, independent reporting on the issues shaping communities across the state. Learn more ⬇️

Free Press Indiana launches a statewide newsroom | What's New | Free Press Indiana

Written on Jul 15, 2026 |

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📢 We're thrilled to announce $3.25M in investments in three nonprofit #localnews organizations: @themainemonitor.org, @nclocal.bsky.social and @richmondside.org! This funding will help these outlets strengthen their capacity, expand their journalism and build long-term sustainability. More:

American Journalism Project invests $3.25 million in three nonprofit local news organizations - American Journalism Project

Investments in The Maine Monitor, NC Local and The Richmonder will help the organizations strengthen their business capacity, expand their journalism, and build long-term sustainability.

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The American Journalism Project, Arthur Vining Davis Foundations, More Perfect and the Public Media Bridge Fund are investing $1.4M in @texaspublicradio.bsky.social and its combination with @sareport.bsky.social, creating a stronger, multiplatform news organization for South Central Texas. More ⬇️

American Journalism Project, Arthur Vining Davis Foundations, More Perfect and the Public Media Bridge Fund join forces to invest in the future of public media - American Journalism Project

A $1.4 million investment will support Texas Public Radio's growth following its combination with the San Antonio Report, launching a broader effort to help public media organizations expand local rep...

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Do you or someone you know care deeply about #localnews? Our portfolio organizations are hiring! From editorial to revenue to operations, there are open roles at news organizations doing vital work in communities across the country. Explore opportunities:

New research from @lenfestinstitute.org examined five AJP-supported statewide nonprofit newsrooms and found readers are better informed about local issues and more likely to participate in civic life. More ⬇️

Nonprofit local news is building trust and civic engagement, research finds - American Journalism Project

Research from Lenfest Institute and Danny Hayes explores how five statewide local news organizations are growing and engaging audiences.

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AJP and Google News Initiative are renewing our partnership to accelerate audience growth and sustainability for #localnews. The Audience & Sustainability Program offers AJP portfolio organizations training and expertise in analytics and community engagement.

American Journalism Project and Google News Initiative renew partnership to support audience growth for local news organizations - American Journalism Project

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After AJP-supported Signal Ohio revealed that Ohio’s data center tax exemption had grown to an estimated $1.6 billion in lost state revenue, Gov. Mike DeWine announced a pause on new tax exemption requests while lawmakers review the program. Read more ⬇️

DeWine abruptly pauses a major tax break for data centers in Ohio  - Signal Ohio

After Signal Statewide reported on the mushrooming size of Ohio’s tax break for data centers, Gov. Mike DeWine announced a pause.

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After six months of brainstorming sessions, focus groups, polls, and conversations with readers, AJP-supported @thecity.nyc has a new name: The City Reporter. Since launching in 2019, it has become an essential source of accountability reporting for New Yorkers. Congrats on an exciting new chapter!

THE CITY is now The City Reporter

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Did you hear? 📢 We’re hiring! Join our team in transforming #localnews to strengthen communities all across the country. Learn more and apply to one of our open roles:

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Audience Editor K-12 Education Reporter: Early education, Literacy and STEM

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@deepsouthtoday.org just announced plans to launch Arkansas Today this fall, expanding its Pulitzer Prize-winning network of nonprofit newsrooms across the South. Arkansas Today will join @mississippitoday.org, @veritenews.org and The Current as the network’s fourth newsroom. More:

Deep South Today to launch Arkansas Today in 2026, expanding in-depth journalism across Natural State - Deep South Today

Deep South Today, a nonprofit network of newsrooms committed to strengthening local journalism across the South, is pleased to announce the launch of Arkansas

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Today, AJP-supported @sltrib.com dropped its paywall. 👏 Founded in 1871, the Tribune became a nonprofit in 2019 and announced plans to remove its paywall in 2023. Proud to support the Tribune as it expands access to trusted, local reporting!

The Salt Lake Tribune just removed its paywall, making its journalism free to everyone

Getting the journalism of The Salt Lake Tribune has always cost something to readers. Not anymore, as The Tribune is making its daily work free to anyone. Here’s what to know about accessing Utah’s no...

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At the American Journalism Project, we’re reimagining #localnews as a public good — and we’re growing our team to help drive that work forward. Check out our open roles ⬇️

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Audience Editor K-12 Education Reporter: Early education, Literacy and STEM

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

Nonprofit News Business Certificate Application - Newmark J-School

Applications for the fourth cohort of the Nonprofit News Business Certificate opened on Monday, May 4, 2026 and will close on Friday, June 5, 2026 at

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@ctmirror.org, in partnership with @propublica.org, won the 2026 Pulitzer Prize for Local Reporting. 🎉 It’s the fourth straight year a nonprofit newsroom has won or shared the award, and the third AJP portfolio organization to be recognized. Congratulations!

CT Mirror wins first Pulitzer Prize for 'On the Hook' series

The series, produced with ProPublica, focused on how CT laws had come to favor towing companies at the expense of low-income residents.

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Nonprofit #localnews is growing in reach, ambition and impact. At AJPalooza 2026, that momentum came into focus as leaders from across our portfolio gathered with partners and supporters to share what they’re building and where the field is headed. See the highlights:

Ambition in action: Highlights from AJPalooza 2026 - American Journalism Project

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A community isn’t just geography. It’s a shared reality. #Localnews helps people ask questions, connect and take action. This is a story of rebuilding civic life, one newsroom at a time.

It's day two of AJPalooza 2026, and leaders from our portfolio are taking the stage to talk revenue growth and share lessons learned. 📈💡

Opening AJPalooza 2026 by sharing what’s shaping this year’s convening, starting with stories that show how this work is making a difference in communities. Taking the stage now: @orlandopbailey.bsky.social (@outliermedia.org) Amy Pyle (@civilbeat.bsky.social) and John Adams (@montanafreepress.org)

AJPalooza 2026 kicks off today! 💡 Leaders from across AJP’s portfolio, alongside supporters and partners, are coming together to share ideas, learn, and build momentum for #localnews. Looking forward to the conversations ahead.