American Journalism Project

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.

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: theajp.org/about/work-wit…

@CTMirror, in partnership with @propublica, 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. Congrats! ctmirror.org/2026/05/04/ctm…

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. theajp.org/news-insights/…

@WyoFile “You put up a lightning pole so that when the lightning strikes, it actually hits you… As newsroom leaders, it’s our job to build a foundation, to build that pole.” – Vanan Murugesan, @SahanJournal

“Be bold. Be ambitious. It works. People invest in ambition.” – Matthew Copeland, @WyoFile

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: Orlando Bailey (@media_outlier), Amy Pyle (@CivilBeat), and John Adams (@mtfreepress).

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.

What’s at stake when communities lose #localnews? In a recent episode of the Good Citizen podcast (@TRPresLibrary), @SarabethBerman joins Ted Roosevelt V to discuss what it will take to build stronger, more sustainable local outlets across the country. trlibrary.com/podcast/good-c…

🚨 Tonight at 6 p.m. ET Join our info session on the VP, Growth Investments role — a strategic partner working with news org leaders to drive ambitious growth strategies. If you’ve led at a senior level in a news or nonprofit org, join us. Register: theajp.org/about/work-wit…

AJP-supported @SahanJournal has been named the 2026 recipient of the Columbia Journalism Award. 🎉 The newsroom's work demonstrates the impact of #localnews rooted in service — helping build trust, strengthen accountability, and inform communities. More: journalism.columbia.edu/news/sahan-jou…

We're reimagining #localnews as a public good — and we’re growing our team to help drive that work forward. Now hiring: 🔹 Vice President, Growth Investments 🔹 Head of Product & AI Studio 🔹 Senior Technical Product Manager Apply: theajp.org/jobs

Today is #LocalNewsDay — a moment to reconnect with the local newsrooms that keep communities informed & engaged. AJP is proud to be part of the coalition behind this effort. 👉 Find a local newsroom, subscribe, donate & help others do the same. More: LocalNewsDay.org

On April 9, communities nationwide will mark #LocalNewsDay, showing support for local journalism as essential civic infrastructure. Proud to be part of the coalition of journalists, nonprofit leaders and media innovators leading this effort. Learn more ⬇️ LocalNewsDay.org

We’re excited to welcome @knightfdn's Amalie Nash to the American Journalism Project’s Board of Directors. Her appointment adds deep insight as we continue working to strengthen the long-term sustainability of #localnews. theajp.org/news-insights/…

Attending #ONA26 next week? ✋ Catch AJP’s Liam Andrew on March 30 moderating a conversation with Matthew DeFour (@WisconsinWatch), Eve Lacivita (@city_bureau / Documenters), and Cynthia Tu (@SahanJournal). They’ll share what local newsrooms are learning from AI experiments.

After AJP-supported @BlockClubCHI reported on an Englewood Girl Scout troop working to sell 2,100 cookie boxes to stay active, readers responded immediately. Within six hours, the troop surpassed its goal. Within days, they had sold more than 25,000 boxes. blockclubchicago.org/2026/02/25/eng…

🚨 Tomorrow: Join our webinar on careers in nonprofit #localnews. You’ll hear from the AJP team, Amir Vera of @the_lalocal and Lauren Williams of @CapitalBNews on how the sector works, what careers can look like, plus practical tips and Q&A. Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…