We’re incredibly grateful that you’re part of the ALXnow community. Now, we invite you to take your connection with local news to the next level by joining the ALXnow Press Club.
Why Local News Needs Your Support
New research from the Pew Research Center reveals a stark reality about how Americans consume news. While 74% of Americans regularly encounter paywalls when searching for news online, only 17% actually pay for journalism. When people encounter a paywall, only 1% pay for access; most either look elsewhere for free content (53%) or give up (32%).
Here in Alexandria, we believe our community deserves better. ALXnow.com is free to read today and always will be. We rely on advertisers and readers like you to help us maintain this approach.
What Your Support Makes Possible
When you become a Press Club member, you’re joining a vital community that makes in-depth Alexandria coverage possible. Your membership helps us:
- Fund our growing newsroom so we can cover more stories that matter to you
- Invest in deeper reporting on local government, schools, businesses, and community issues
- Keep ALXnow.com free for everyone in our community, forever
Exclusive Member Benefits
Press Club members receive:
Morning Briefing Newsletter – Hand-curated daily updates with everything you need to know about Alexandria, delivered Monday through Friday at 7 a.m.
Breaking News Alerts + Exclusive Content – Be the first to know about new restaurants, business openings, city council decisions, and community developments.
Virtual Feedback & Ideas Hour – Direct access to Publisher Ryan Belmore through exclusive Google Meet sessions. Share story ideas, provide feedback, and help shape our coverage.
Behind-the-Scenes Access – Get insights into how we report stories and upcoming coverage plans.
Be Part of the Solution
Local journalism is truly a community-wide effort. With your support, we can continue to expand our coverage, hire more reporters, and keep ALXnow.com free for everyone in Alexandria.
You’d be joining a vital group that includes college graduates, older Americans, and those who recognize that quality journalism relies on community support.
Ready to join the 17% who support independent local news?
Questions about membership? Contact us at [email protected].
Thank you for reading, for caring about our community, and for considering a donation to support ALXnow’s mission to keep Alexandria informed.
