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Previously millions strong, the river herring have nearly gone belly-up. But not all hope is lost. by Wes Melker As he watched the British bombarding Fort McHenry from a truce ship on the Patapsco River, inspiration struck Francis Scott Key. When the Amer... See more

The Fund for Investigative Journalism is now accepting applications for Alicia Patterson Fellowships, which pay $40,000 for 12 months of in-depth reporting or $20,000 for six months. Proposals are due by October 1 for fellowships to begin in January 2027.... See more

HomeRise, one of San Francisco’s largest providers of permanent supportive housing, turned a blind eye for years as tenants and staff filed repeated complaints alleging sexual misconduct by a case manager entrusted with residents’ care, an investigation b... See more

WASHINGTON, DC; July 15, 2026 – The Fund for Investigative Journalism announced today that it is awarding 67 new grants to journalists to do groundbreaking stories in more than 25 U.S. states. The grants cover the expenses of specific investigative storie... See more

Please join us Wednesday, June 24, at noon Eastern for a free webinar with tips and resources on how to negotiate FOIA fees. Click here to register for this webinar. Reporters often face prohibitively high fees to obtain local, state and federal records —... See more