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.
25
Sep
Thursday, Sep. 25, 2025
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.
Does your local news coverage reflect your community? [Sponsored]
Join API for a conversation with local news leaders using source data to improve their journalism
[This is a sponsored post from ONA supporter American Press Institute, written by Director of Product Strategy Liz Worthington. API supports local and community-based media through research, programs and products … Read more.
11
Sep
Wednesday, Sep. 11, 2024
Case Study: How local newspaper iTromsø built a custom AI tool for story research and discovery
Virtual, Global
Join us for this under-the-hood session with the team behind iTromsø's Djinn, an AI-powered tool designed to streamline research and news gathering. Djinn uses custom-built ... Learn more.
ONA Weekly #522: Joyce Foundation And ONA Partner On AI Training For Local News
Piloting AI training for local newsrooms Exciting news for the AI in Journalism Initiative: We’re pleased to announce new support from the Joyce Foundation to provide training on AI uses … Read more.
ONA announces new support from Joyce Foundation, piloting in-depth AI training for local newsrooms
The Online News Association (ONA) is excited to partner with the Joyce Foundation to provide essential training on artificial intelligence for journalists and news executives in 25 local newsrooms in … Read more.
Hyperlocal News Network
Hyperlocal News Network is a collaborative and scalable network that’s helping dozens and dozens of news publishers launch successful businesses. We built a franchise model and have scaled it to … Read more.
From Statehouse to Newsroom: The Role Public Policy Can Play in Rebuilding Local News
Efforts in many states across the U.S. to advance legislation to counter the collapse of local news are on the rise. Learn about the various types of legislation being proposed … Learn about this subject.
ONA Weekly #478: AI Innovation And Local News
AI innovation and local news Just added! Check out the video recording of last Friday’s Roundtable Discussion on the Latest in AI Innovation. Microsoft’s Liz Danzico and Matt Masterson and … Read more.
First Amendment Clinic: Local News Edition
Too often, reporters and local news outlets encounter barriers as they work to access information and hold power to account. In this archived session from ONA22, experts examine the state … Learn about this subject.