Opinion | It’s time to make the emerging local news ecosystem work for everyone Despite record investment in journalism support, too many small publishers are burning out in a system built to train, not sustain. October 30, 2025 Tracie Powell
An alarming number of independent publishers and small chains closed papers last year, new Medill study finds The United States has lost nearly 3,500 newspapers and more than 270,000 newspaper jobs since 2005, the report found October 20, 2025 Angela Fu
The National Trust for Local News seeks stability after months of turbulence With new leadership in place, the nonprofit focused on preserving local journalism aims to regroup and navigate the challenges ahead. July 29, 2025 Liam Scott
Facing severe budget cuts, a local television station leaned on its community — and succeeded Prince George’s Community Television in Maryland saw an impending 75% budget slash. Instead of capitulating, the station made its value known June 11, 2025 Sophie Endrud
Q&A: Press Forward’s Texas chapter is betting big on rural and local news Jesus Garcia-Gonzalez explains how the San Antonio Area Foundation is building a model to support underserved newsrooms in South-Central Texas June 4, 2025 Jamese Branch
Opinion | To save community news, refine NYC’s bold but flawed local ad law A seven-figure city initiative helped community newsrooms grow. Ensuring transparency, oversight and political independence will guard its future. June 4, 2025 Lori Henson
Opinion | Oregon has a rare chance to rebuild trust in local news A new bill and a three-sector collaboration could create the civic information infrastructure Oregon needs May 19, 2025 Andrew DeVigal
