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.
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.
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.
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%).
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.
Since its launch in March, the ALXnow Press Club has been steadily growing, offering readers a unique way to deepen their connection with their community and the news that shapes it. Now, ALXnow is inviting all its readers to consider joining this vital initiative, which bolsters the local journalism that keeps Alexandrians informed and engaged.
At the heart of the ALXnow mission is a core belief: local, independent journalism should be accessible to everyone. That’s why all our daily reporting, from breaking news to in-depth community features, remains free for all to read, without a paywall in sight. The Press Club is designed to uphold and strengthen this commitment.
In an era where reliable local news is more crucial than ever, ALXnow is thrilled to offer readers an enhanced way to stay informed, save time, and directly contribute to the journalism that serves Alexandria. We invite you to become a founding member of the ALXnow Press Club, an exclusive membership designed to bring you closer to the news you care about while championing independent local reporting.
For those who value being in the know and want to ensure the continued vitality of community-focused news, the ALXnow Press Club offers a suite of benefits designed with you in mind:
The ALXnow Press Club, which kicked off in March, is seeing a surge in membership and offering more ways for people to get involved.
Nearly 100 founding members have already joined, allowing Alexandria residents to back independent journalism while getting special perks and content.
