The Harrisonburg Citizen

https://hburgcitizen.com
Screenshot of the The Harrisonburg Citizen website
The Harrisonburg Citizen is an independent nonprofit news organization based in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Established in 2018, the newsroom was created to strengthen local journalism through public-interest reporting and community engagement. Its coverage focuses on city government, Rockingham County, education, housing, transportation, elections, and other issues affecting local residents. Rather than prioritizing breaking news alone, the publication often provides explanatory reporting that adds context to public policy and civic decisions. The newsroom also hosts public events and collaborates with community organizations to better understand local information needs. Its journalism is supported through grants, donations, and reader contributions rather than traditional commercial ownership. The organization aims to help residents make informed decisions by producing accurate, independent, and accessible local reporting.

Source: SembraMedia

Last updated date: September 2026

Location:
Harrisonburg, United States
Year the organization
started publishing:
2018
Languages:
English
Type of coverage:
Local
Area of coverage:
Harrisonburg, VA

Content

Type of content produced by theme:
Science
Politics
Sports
Journalism genres:
Interviews and reporting
Opinion
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Crowdsourcing
Engaged, community-driven or participatory journalism
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Website
Newsletter

Management and team

Founders

Female:
0
Male:
2
Founders:
Andrew Jenner and Ryan Alessi
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:
Advertising
Audience support / reader revenue
Local advertising sold by own team
Individual donations
The primary source of revenue reported by media leaders:
Audience support / reader revenue

Why is this profile included?

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