Opinion

Join 130+ Alexandria neighbors supporting local journalism through the ALXnow Press Club

Since launching in March 2025, 130+ Alexandria residents have already joined the ALXnow Press Club – and we’re inviting you to be next in supporting the local coverage that matters most.

Why This Matters

While most Americans encounter paywalls daily, ALXnow.com remains free for every Alexandria resident. Over 9,200 neighbors receive our daily newsletters, and 130+ have stepped up as Press Club members in just four months.

In a city of 155,000, these community champions recognize that quality local journalism relies on local investment.

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What You Get as a Member

📨 Daily Morning Briefing – Alexandria news digest delivered Monday-Friday at 7 a.m.

⚡ Breaking News Alerts – First access to restaurant openings, city council votes, and community developments

💬 Publisher’s Circle Access – Monthly sessions with Publisher Ryan Belmore to share story ideas and feedback

✨ Newsroom Insider Access – Behind-the-scenes glimpses into our reporting process

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Join a Proven Movement

130+ Alexandria residents have already made this choice, proving that our community values independent local journalism. You’ll be part of a growing group that has gone from 0 to over 130 members in just four months.

Your support helps us expand our reporting team, pursue deeper investigations, and keep ALXnow.com free for all 155,000 Alexandria residents.

Become a Press Club Member Today

Questions about membership? Contact us at [email protected].

Thank you for reading ALXnow and for considering an investment in our community’s journalistic future.

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About the Author

  • Ryan Belmore is a journalist based in Alexandria, Virginia. He served as Publisher of ALXnow from March to October 2025. He can be reached at [email protected].