Local Journalism
Coverage of Local Journalism in the Nexus archive.
- California lawmakers want to cut funds for local news at exactly the wrong time
California lawmakers have omitted funding for the California Local News Fellowship and Propel Initiative from the proposed budget, risking a successful program that has placed over 110 journalists in newsrooms and produced more than 10,000 stories. The article argues this decision undermines efforts to combat misinformation and support local journalism during critical times of economic and societal change.
- Pittsburgh Post-Gazette saved from closure by Maryland non-profit
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, a historic newspaper dating back to 1786, was saved from closure after being acquired by the Venetoulis Institute for Local Journalism, the parent company of the Baltimore Banner. The acquisition, for an undisclosed sum, prevents the closure of the paper, which was set to happen next month.