Updates

The budget includes a $1-million investment in the Civic Information Consortium, a groundbreaking program that fosters more informed communities.

With fewer outlets and fewer reporters, increasing numbers of Coloradans have to find other sources to fill the gap.

As North Carolina faces a dire local-news crisis, there are doubts about the future of two powerful papers.

These grants will support quality local journalism in the midst of a local-news crisis that has left communities in the dark and led to rampant disinformation.

High school students from across Newark met virtually to brainstorm ways to help young people get back on track.

A recent News Voices: Colorado discussion explored the impact of harmful local-news coverage on Latinx communities.

Free Press, WHYY and Reclaim Philadelphia convened community leaders on the frontlines of the gun-violence crisis to explore what works and what doesn’t.

Afrotaino talks to Free Press’ Vanessa Maria Graber, a longtime movement journalist and community organizer.

A year into a global pandemic and after a chaotic presidential election, we’re all seeking trustworthy sources of information.

The New Jersey Civic Info Consortium will provide funding to support local journalism, promising media startups and other efforts to better inform people.