Everyone deserves access to credible, local news.
Journalism New England is a startup non-profit organization working to build and sustain local news and ensure that local news organizations are supported with the kinds of tailored problem-solving, partnerships and funding they need to succeed.
Independent media is needed more than ever.
Local news promotes transparency and accountability in our institutions and it’s being hollowed out creating and deepening divisions.
Local news is a great equalizer and tool that improves our lives.
Local journalism serves the public interest, improves trust in each other, and in institutions and increases civic engagement.
Journalism holds elected officials to account, uncovers corruption and makes government more efficient.
Local news has power.
Local news delivers a shared set of facts for discussion, disagreement and action.
Local news creates and deepens community connections by highlighting what matters to you
Local newspapers are economic engines, creating jobs in the community and helping local businesses thrive.
What do people think?
Despite eroding trust in media, the overwhelming majority of Americans say that local media is important to their community.
85% of American say that local media is important to their community
Source: Pew Research Center
Our Mission
To ensure all New Englanders have
access to credible, local news.
Our Vision
Credible, local news gives New Englanders the information they need to act and improve their lives and the lives of their neighbors. It cuts across political divides to cover meaningful community issues. From school board action to town committees — schools sports, community events and business openings, environment, economic forces, and storm damage — local news has a beat on the community and what matters most. We believe everyone in New England deserves access to credible local news.
Reporting from Journalism New England’s CareerLab Program collaboration with the Providence Eye. More information here.
Journalism New England is making a difference.
“For small publishers, it can feel like the role of the “journalism support organization” is to funnel money that might otherwise go directly to newsrooms towards well-compensated professionals who tell us what we should be doing with all the time and money we don’t have. Journalism New England is the first journalism support organization I have encountered that will actually roll up their sleeves and get to work alongside us”
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