What your support funds

What reader support made possible in 2026:

• Continued to offer content with no paywall and no subscription required
• Redesigned and improved our newsletter so you get the news you care about the most, at a time that is convenient for you
• Moved our website to a more reliable server with little to no downtime
• Created AFP accounts and dedicated more time to developing social media content on platforms including BlueSky, YouTube, TikTok, Facebook and Instagram.
• Integrated Google News into the site, content published on Google News and Newsbreak
• Partnered with Instaread to add a “listen to” feature on articles
• Invested in technology to produce more video content in less time
• Spearheaded by AFP, continued emphasis on mental wellness through community-driven initiative titled Project Mental Health
• Dedicated time and personnel to participate in a state cohort led by Blue Engine Collaborative and Virginia Local News Project addressing sustainability including building stronger relationships with audiences, growing and diversifying revenue and improving user experience

Your contribution today will help us:

• Expand our team
• Explore app development to put AFP on your smartphone
• Add other “sticky” content to the site including weather, horoscopes, puzzles or games
• Offer additional newsletters for people who want a weekly roundup (in addition to and/or instead of a daily digest); offer a sports only newsletter
• Explore and develop a presence on platforms including Next Door, Reddit and WhatsApp
• Get certified to accept legal notices