Study of the state’s social media content creators shows how they meet community information needs, what motivates them, and how they…

After two years of equipping residents to document public meetings and strengthen local news, Wichita Documenters will conclude its work this fall.

Recent stories from Documenters in Tulsa, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Grand Rapids, and Fresno highlight how people-powered journalism turns everyday civic participation into meaningful local impact.

Thursday’s vote marked the first rent freeze ever for two-year leases.

Now in 25 different communities across the US, City Bureau's Documenters Network equips and pays community members to attend local government meetings, distill what matters, and bring actionable infor...

First of three 2026 Engaged Journalism Exchange sessions exploring how civic media can go beyond journalism to support community-building

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The Signpost is published six times a year and mailed free of charge to all residents of East Montpelier, Vermont.

Michigan’s Open Meetings Act requires public bodies to make decisions by vote, allow public comment and make more transparency measures. Here’s what to know.

As immigration enforcement escalated during Trump's first year, New Yorkers stood ten toes down in defense of immigrant neighbors.

Kick off your year by learning from, engaging with and growing with your community.

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Two new communities are bringing fresh energy to our people-powered journalism movement. Meet the local partners and civic collaborators shaping the next chapter of Documenters.

(Nov 6, 20205) — Today, the Local News Information Consortium released its first toolkit report: The Newsroom Census/Ecosystem Mapping Toolkit. Developed by Regina Lawrence, Research Director at the U...

When the federal government pulls back, cities and states step in.

One of the most beloved characters of Vermont's music scene died on July 21. Resnik had been battling a series of health issues, including Parkinson's disease.

Press Forward, the philanthropic coalition that has vowed to grant at least $500 million to local news over five years, announced $22.7 million in grants to 22 newsroom projects on Wednesday. "We hop...

How to experiment with video formats for the Documenters program.

Alex Klaus started as a Documenter and then became a Docu-Mentor. Now, she’s bound for Milwaukee as an education reporter.

A study of journalist pay in New Jersey offers findings that will likely be familiar to journalists in other states, too. The Center for Cooperative Media at Montclair State University surveyed journ...

State funding restored for the NJ Civic Information Consortium, preserving vital investments in local journalism and civic engagement.

Remember a water bottle and don’t hold your breath for results tonight.