Launched just last month, the ALXnow Press Club is already building a strong community, attracting 93 founding members in its inaugural weeks. The exclusive membership program, designed for dedicated readers of ALXnow, offers enhanced access to local news and unique opportunities to connect with the team behind Alexandria’s go-to news source.
The Press Club aims to provide members with tools to “save time, learn more, and support local independent news,” offering a suite of benefits tailored to engaged Alexandrians.
“We’ve been thrilled by the immediate positive response to the Press Club,” said Ryan Belmore, Publisher of ALXnow. “Seeing 93 people join so quickly validates the idea that our readers value in-depth local reporting and want to be more connected to their community and our newsgathering process.”
Membership in the ALXnow Press Club includes several exclusive features:
- Morning Briefing: A hand-curated daily newsletter (Monday-Friday) delivering the latest essential news and information directly to members’ inboxes, ensuring they never miss a key update.
- News Alerts + Exclusive Content: Timely alerts on significant breaking news, plus members-only content like a monthly roundup of Alexandria restaurant deals and first looks at new business openings.
- Monthly Meet-Up: An exclusive virtual or in-person gathering, providing a chance for members to meet the ALXnow team, ask questions, and connect with fellow supporters of local journalism. (Launching once we hit 100 members)
Belmore emphasized the collaborative nature of producing reliable local news.
“Delivering worthwhile local news is truly a community-wide effort,” Belmore stated. “It takes a dedicated team here at ALXnow and a loyal readership working together to make it happen. We think we’re on to something special here at ALXnow, and with your help, we can continue to expand and deepen our community coverage – providing you with the news and information that you want and need.”
The Press Club serves as a vital way for readers to directly support ALXnow’s mission while gaining valuable, exclusive content and access.
“If you appreciate what we do, please consider becoming a member today!” urged Belmore.
Readers interested in joining the ALXnow Press Club and accessing these exclusive benefits can find more information and sign up on the ALXnow website.
“Thank you to everyone who has already become a Press Club member,” Belmore states. “You truly do make what we do possible”.
