NEXTpittsburgh, a locally-owned business, is the must-read Pittsburgh publication about the people driving change in our city and the innovative and cool things happening here.
We publish stories with impact, focused on the people, projects and places taking Pittsburgh to the next level, making it a better place for all. From news you need to know to challenges facing our region to what you can do to make a difference and get better connected.
OUR MISSION: Deliver news and ideas on what matters to the people who care about Pittsburgh in the way they want it.
OUR VISION: To be the indispensable digital media company in the Pittsburgh region by telling, in innovative ways, the authentic stories of what is happening and who is making it happen.
OUR VALUES:
- Affirming
- Inclusive
- Innovative
- Ethical
- Engaging
- Authentic
- Caring
- Curious
Got news or a news tip? Email us at: info@nextpittsburgh.com
Send us your event news: events@nextpittsburgh.com
For advertising, contact John Rhoades or Sharon Steele
Want to work at NEXTpittsburgh? Check our current job openings.
Owner & Publisher
John is a Pittsburgher, born and raised. He is grateful to work with so many incredible people and partner with so many vital organizations to the region. He lives in the Polish Hill neighborhood. He volunteers for the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and City of Bridges Community Land Trust, an affordable housing nonprofit. He really loves a great bagel, and has a habit of cycling around town. More by John Rhoades
Associate Publisher & Operations Manager
Sharon Steele left her role as director of corporate support for WQED to join NEXTpittsburgh in June 2023. In addition to her work at WQED, Steele has been a publisher of a national architectural trade magazine, and an editor-in-chief of a food industry trade publication. She received a bachelor’s degree from Allegheny College and an MBA from the University of Pittsburgh’s Katz School of Business. More by Sharon Steele
Editor
Brian brings a passion for Pittsburgh, doughnuts and ice cream to his job as editor. His more than 30 years of journalism experience have taught him the importance of community engagement and a sense of humor. More by Brian Hyslop
Digital Editor
Cristina Holtzer is NEXTpittsburgh’s Digital Editor. When she’s not laughing too hard at TikTok, Crissy can be found working on her novel or playing the Sims. Read her work in Everyday Health, The Kitchn, Pittsburgh Magazine, Inc and more. More by Cristina Holtzer
Columnist
Award-winning writer Tony Norman tells the untold stories of Pittsburgh’s Black communities in a weekly column for NEXT. The longtime columnist and editorial writer for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette was a Knight-Wallace Journalism Fellow at the University of Michigan and an adjunct journalism professor at Chatham University. He is the current chair of the International Free Expression Project. More by Tony Norman
Events & Jobs Editor
Jennifer has worked at the Mattress Factory, Brooklyn Museum of Art and Dahesh Museum of Art and is co-author of Pittsburgh Signs Project: 250 Signs of Western Pennsylvania. She also is co-coordinator of Handmade Arcade. Musically, she is in a band called The Garment District and is a founding member of Brooklyn’s The Ladybug Transistor. More by Jennifer Baron
Chief Reporter
Roman wants to hear the stories created in Pittsburgh. When not reporting, he plays difficult video games that make him upset and attempts to make delicious meals out of mismatched leftovers. More by Roman Hladio
Yinzer Backstage Pass Host
Boaz is the host of NEXTpittsburgh’s Yinzer Backstage Pass video series. He is also an author, filmmaker, advertising copywriter, teacher, experiential storyteller, talk show host, gardener, kazoo museum curator and so much more. More by Boaz Frankel
Engagement Manager
Emma Honcharski is a writer, artist and media coordinator in Pittsburgh since 2014. She is a co-director of the Pittsburgh Art Book Fair, editor for Dinner Bell Magazine, and 2023 Prospectus Curator at Brew House Arts. She is a Master of Art in Food Studies and MBA candidate at Chatham University. More by Emma Honcharski
Video Producer
Annie Perri Cole is a digital media specialist and works in television production. She’s also a cactus maker for @plantladywannabe, co-creator of @housesofpittsburgh and mom of two, living in Pittsburgh’s North Side. More by Anne Perri Cole
Contributors
Tracy is the founder and Editor at Large of NEXTpittsburgh which she started in March 2014 and sold in December 2020. She is passionate about making Pittsburgh a better place for all and connecting people to do the same. More by Tracy Certo
Annette Bassett is a freelance writer and grant writer living in Bloomfield. She likes visiting local breweries, going to concerts and walking the neighborhoods of Pittsburgh while listening to audiobooks. She prefers wired earbuds. More by Annette Bassett
Freelance Photographer
Photojournalist John Beale has been documenting life in Pittsburgh for four decades. He’s convinced that the next photo he makes will be his favorite. More by John Beale
Ann Belser is the owner of Print, a newspaper covering Pittsburgh’s East End communities. After receiving a master’s degree from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, she moved to Squirrel Hill and was a staff writer for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette for 20 years where she covered local communities, county government, courts and business. More by Ann Belser
L.E. McCullough is a Pittsburgh musician/writer/journalist with a lifelong curiosity about who, what, when, where, why and especially how. More by L.E. McCullough
CEO of Confirmed
David Radin is CEO of Confirmed (ConfirmedApp.com). For decades, he has been leveraging technology and techniques to transform the way his audiences and clients succeed. More by David Radin
David S. Rotenstein is a historian, folklorist, and award-winning freelance writer. He has a Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania and he writes about urban history, race, and the history of organized crime in Pittsburgh. More by David S. Rotenstein
Sally Quinn is a Pittsburgh-based editor and writer who writes about food, entertainment, kid stuff, pop culture, cocktails! More by Sally Quinn
Sandra Tolliver is a freelance writer, editor and public relations professional in Upper St. Clair. More by Sandra Tolliver
Environment and Health Reporter
A Pittsburgh native, Ethan is a freelance journalist interested in telling the stories of people doing great things to build community and sustainability. Ethan served as Editor-in-Chief of Allegheny College’s newspaper, The Campus. More by Ethan Woodfill
Advertising
Associate Publisher & Operations Manager
Sharon Steele left her role as director of corporate support for WQED to join NEXTpittsburgh in June 2023. In addition to her work at WQED, Steele has been a publisher of a national architectural trade magazine, and an editor-in-chief of a food industry trade publication. She received a bachelor’s degree from Allegheny College and an MBA from the University of Pittsburgh’s Katz School of Business. More by Sharon Steele
Advertising & Sponsorships
Jennifer is referred to by friends as the “Purveyor of Options.” She has her finger on the pulse of the region’s rich offerings for culture and entertainment. An avid foodie, dancer, and sun chaser, she is thrilled to engage with local businesses and organizations as a representative of NEXT. More by Jennifer Marino
Advertising & Sponsorships
Tony is a native of Scotland but a citizen of the world. He has decades of media history in Pittsburgh and beyond. He lives happily with his wife and two big dogs in Venetia. More by Tony McGrath
