Mahoning Matters/The Compass Experiment

https://mahoningmatters.com
Mahoning Matters is a nonprofit digital newsroom serving Mahoning County in northeastern Ohio. The publication was established to strengthen local journalism by providing independent reporting on issues affecting residents throughout the county. Its coverage includes local government, education, healthcare, economic development, housing, and community organizations. The newsroom also highlights neighborhood initiatives, nonprofit work, and stories about people shaping the region. Supported through philanthropy and community partnerships, Mahoning Matters operates with a public-service journalism mission. Its reporting is published online and made freely available to local audiences.

Source: SembraMedia

Last updated date: September 2026

Location:
Youngstown, United States
Year the organization
started publishing:
2019
Languages:
English
Type of coverage:
Local
Area of coverage:
Mahoning Valley

Content

Type of content produced by theme:
Education
Politics
Sports
Health and well-being
Society and human rights
Economy and finance
Journalism genres:
Reviews
Interviews and reporting
Information services
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Engaged, community-driven or participatory journalism
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Website
Social media platforms
Facebook

Management and team

Founders

Female:
0
Male:
0
Founders:
McClatchy and the Google News Initiative's Local Experiments Project
Directors:

Team

Full-time employees:
0
Part-time employees:
0
Freelancers or consultants:
0
Volunteers:
0

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
For-profit
All revenue sources reported by media leaders:
Grants
Grants from Google
The primary source of revenue reported by media leaders:
Grants

Why is this profile included?

This media outlet is part of our directory because it meets SembraMedia’s inclusion criteria: it produces original content, serves the public interest, and works with independence and transparency. This profile was developed using information provided directly by the media outlet, through surveys or interviews. We aim to keep the information current, but SembraMedia does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness, and recommends verifying any key details with the media organization.

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