On Media: Comparing the 2 Sewickleys shows how news deserts are growing in Pittsburgh
Andy Conte delves into news deserts — places with little to no local professional journalism — starting with a look at the two Sewickleys.
21 Jul 2022
On Media: Is there a shortage of journalists in Pittsburgh?
Many Pittsburgh journalists have moved on to other jobs, and fewer young people are going into the business, leaving a hole in the market.
23 Jun 2022
On Media: Celebrate Black journalists by welcoming them into newsrooms and the city
The sold-out Salute to Pittsburgh’s Black Media Pioneers gala is part of Pittsburgh's Juneteenth celebration.
02 Jun 2022
On Media: Rather than strike against PG, Newspaper Guild relies on NLRB
The National Labor Relations Board says the Post-Gazette has been negotiating in bad faith, an assertion the company rejects.
12 May 2022
On Media: Audacy returning WAMO to its rightful place as Pittsburgh’s urban radio station
“We want to take it to another level and potentially bring it back to what it was,” says Michael Spacciapolli of Audacy Pittsburgh.
12 Apr 2022
On Media: Pittsburgh journalist Nick Childers provides firsthand accounts from Ukraine
The videographer and photographer from Polish Hill has been reporting from the city of Lviv, Ukraine, since the Russian invasion.
21 Mar 2022
On Media: The mayor’s new spokesperson is making history and blazing trails in life and work
Maria Montaño says as Mayor Ed Gainey's spokesperson she will reach out to nontraditional news outlets to share what's happening in city government.
03 Mar 2022
On Media: Virginia-based City Cast enters Pittsburgh market
Plus, the latest news on the personnel changes in local media.
23 Feb 2022
On Media: Journalist escapes Afghanistan to start a new life and career in Pittsburgh
Zubair Babakarkhail escaped from Afghanistan and found a new home in Squirrel Hill where he is continuing his work and raising his family.
26 Jan 2022
On Media: Pittsburgh Press Club’s plush history ended in bankruptcy
Dating back to 1881, the original Pittsburgh Press Club was the oldest chartered press club in the world.
29 Dec 2021