During a critical June membership drive, ALXnow is aiming to reach 200 total members in its new Press Club by the end of the month to sustain its recent expansion of in-depth local news coverage. ALXnow is seeking the community’s help to bridge a gap created by a challenging economic climate and a decline in advertising revenue.
Over the past three months, our team has produced more than 730 stories—the vast majority of which are original, in-depth reports you won’t find anywhere else. We are digging deep into city government and budgets, providing regular updates on Alexandria City Public Schools, and diligently covering key beats such as criminal justice and local business. By attending nearly every notable local meeting and reporting on daily events, we ensure you stay connected to what’s happening across Alexandria.
This level of hyperlocal coverage is rare for a community like Alexandria today, and it’s not easy to maintain. Unfortunately, the current economic uncertainty is contributing to a meaningful downturn in our primary source of revenue: advertising by local businesses and organizations.
To ensure our work continues to grow and serve the community, we launched the ALXnow Press Club in March. We are thrilled that, thanks to the support of readers like you, we have already welcomed 106 members. To build on this momentum and weather a sustained economic downturn, we are setting a new goal: to reach 200 Press Club members by the end of June.
If you value what we do and have been considering joining, now is the perfect time to help us reach this critical milestone.
Your support is not just altruism — you’ll also get some great features that Press Club members already love, including:
- Morning Briefing: A hand-curated newsletter with all the latest news and information you need to start your day. With this newsletter, you’ll never miss a thing! Delivered Monday through Friday at 7 a.m. (See a sample of the newsletter here).
- News Alerts + Exclusive Content: Be the first to learn about important breaking news, new restaurant and business openings, special deals, and more.
- Virtual Feedback & Ideas Hour: These exclusive sessions, held a couple of times per month, provide a direct line to Publisher Ryan Belmore. Press Club members can drop in anytime during the hour via Google Meet to share story ideas, provide feedback on reporting, discuss what’s important in the community, and even submit questions for upcoming stories and interviews.
- And More! We’re always looking for new ways to connect with our community and supporters.
If you believe in the importance of daily, independent local news that is free for everyone to read, your support makes a direct impact. It ensures our reporters can stay focused on what matters most to Alexandria.
Click here to join the ALXnow Press Club today.
Of course, if you own a business, you can also support our efforts by advertising with us. Our advertising opportunities are effective and affordable!
Thank you for reading and for your support of local news in Alexandria.
