Local government

Coconut Grove Spotlight

The Coconut Grove Spotlight is an independent nonprofit news organization that covers Coconut Grove, a historic community of approximately 20,000 residents within the City of Miami., as well as Miami City Hall, which is located in the village of Coconut Grove. The Spotlight is dedicated to providing public service journalism that serves the entire Coconut Grove community and that faithfully reflects the full diversity and interests of the community and its residents.

Cardinal News

Cardinal News is an independent, nonprofit, nonpartisan news site that serves Southwest and Southside Virginia. Our mission is to report the untold stories of Southwest and Southside Virginia, and strengthen the voices of the people in our communities who have been sidelined in the commonwealth’s political, economic and cultural conversations simply because of where they live.

The Yale Expositor

The Yale Expositor is a weekly newspaper founded in Yale, Michigan 135 years ago to provide local independent reporting in a rural community that is significantly isolated geographically and culturally from Port Huron, the county seat of St. Clair. The priority of the Yale Expositor is to ensure that the local farming community is informed on how policies at the state and federal level are affecting them, particularly in relation to environmental, zoning and public policy changes.

Mainstreet Daily News Gainesville

Mainstreet Daily News is laser-focused on local. We keep citizens informed about local news, sports and events, so they can stay safe, cast informed votes, and be a better neighbor in Gainesville and the surrounding area. We work to unify the community by reporting the facts accurately and fairly, so people can draw their own conclusions.

Michigan Chronicle

For 90 years, the Michigan Chronicle has been a trusted voice for Detroit’s Black community, amplifying stories that matter, shaping public discourse, and making sure leaders do what they say. The Chronicle is rooted in legacy yet driven by innovation. The Michigan Chronicle is more than a news organization. It is community partner celebrating progress, challenging inequity, and documenting history as it’s being made.

Mission Local

Mission Local is a non-profit newsroom rooted in our mission: ground-up reporting that is free for all and produced by reporters and editors who reflect the city's diversity. Our street reporting model often leads to investigative pieces impacting everyone in the city.

Montana Free Press/Mountain Journal/High Country News

Founded in 2016 by award-winning journalist John Adams, MTFP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, public-powered news organization dedicated to serving the information needs of all Montanans. In November 2024, Mountain Journal (est. 2017) became part of MTFP, uniting around a mission of deeply reported journalism on water, wildlife, energy, climate and land use in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. This reporter will also be contributing to the award-winning national magazine High Country News, as part of a new partnership with HCN and Mountain Journal.

NC Local

NC Local is a nonpartisan, nonprofit news organization helping people in all of North Carolina’s 100 counties understand how statewide issues and government decisions affect their communities.

Flatwater Free Press

The Flatwater Free Press is Nebraska’s first independent, nonprofit newsroom focused on investigations and feature stories that matter. We were named the 2024 Startup of the Year by the Institute for Nonprofit News. We're published by the Nebraska Journalism Trust, a public charity with a mission to uncover truth, amplify diverse voices, and enrich life in Nebraska.

New Jersey Urban News

New Jersey Urban News is a BIPOC-led digital newsroom dedicated to informing and empowering Black and Brown communities across New Jersey. We deliver culturally grounded, community-centered reporting on environmental advocacy, government, health, education, business, civic engagement, and local issues often overlooked by traditional media. Through trustworthy journalism, strong community partnerships, and a mobile-first approach, we provide residents with the information they need to make informed decisions and stay connected to the issues that shape their lives.