Josh Mabry joins us from Facebook’s Local News Partnerships team to share an update on the Facebook Journalism Project’s work to support local news. Take an in-depth look at the … Learn about this subject.
13 universities to experiment with local news collaboration with $430,000 in funding through the Challenge Fund for Innovation in Journalism Education
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Online News Association today announced that 10 universities each won $35,000 microgrants for the fourth round of the Challenge Fund for Innovation in Journalism Education. The … Read more.
Local ONA events; a fond farewell to Jeanne Brooks; For Journalism courses
Get involved in ONA Local Meet local journalists, learn about current trends in digital journalism and share your ideas at an upcoming ONA Local event. Find an ONA Local group … Read more.
Strengthening Local News: ONA Joins the Rebuild Local News Coalition
The Online News Association (ONA) has joined the Rebuild Local News Coalition, deepening a shared commitment to ensuring communities nationwide have access to reliable, high-quality local journalism. For ONA, this … Read more.
From the Ground Up: Strengthening Communities Through Local News
Community-level news is where journalism meets people’s daily lives—and where trust and accountability are often built. This panel brings together leaders from three nonprofit news organizations who are pioneering community-centered … Learn about this subject.
Virtual Redux – From the Ground Up: Strengthening Communities Through Local News
This popular session was at capacity at ONA25 and was repeated as a live virtual session on Sept. 25. Watch the recording in ONA’s Resources … Learn more.
ONA Weekly #577: Special Honors For Journalism Impact, Community Building And Moral Courage
Special honors for journalism impact, community building and moral courage We are delighted to announced the 2025 recipients of the ONA Community Award, the James Foley Award for Conflict Reporting, the … Read more.
What Should We Say? New Research on AI Disclosures in Journalism
As generative AI tools become more integrated into journalism, transparency about how and when they’re used is essential to building trust. But what should journalists say to audiences? What kind … Learn about this subject.
ONA Weekly #567: Connecting Through Local Identity And History
Connecting through local identity and history Join us July 8, 3–4 p.m. EDT, for the next gathering of ONA’s AI Innovator Collaborative, our regular meetup for ONA members who are … Read more.


