On Media: Publisher charts path for local journalism
It turns out that the future of local journalism might just be rooted in its past.
26 Jul 2021
On Media: Susan McFarland went from intern to executive editor at the Trib. What’s next?
Sue McFarland plans to retire on September 15 but took time to share some insights from her 42 years in the business.
19 Jul 2021
On Media: Newspaper Davids take on tech industry Goliaths with antitrust lawsuit
Even if the tech companies agree to pay newspapers a large settlement, it will not mean much unless they also agree to structural changes.
29 Jun 2021
On Media: Carnegie Library kicks off speaker series with focus on journalism
Bofta Yimam, a former WTAE news anchor, and Brian Cook, president of the Pittsburgh Black Media Federation, are kicking off the series.
15 Jun 2021
On Media: How WTAE’s Kelly Sasso got her big break
"It can be a really rewarding career, and I would encourage young people who are interested to vet it out. But know what you’re walking into."
03 Jun 2021
On Media: As the ‘Sam Donaldson of Pittsburgh’ prepares to retire, he offers insights about the future of local news
KDKA's Paul Martino reflects on the changes he has seen in journalism over his career.
19 May 2021
On Media: Top journalists at KDKA, PG, Trib and others make career moves
Blogger and author Damon Young is leaving Very Smart Brothas.
12 May 2021
On Media: Pittsburgh Current founder launches journalism nonprofit
Journalists are not turning to nonprofit models to justify making less money -- but so they can change the public's mindset and develop more funding sources.
15 Apr 2021
On Media: Local journalism must be of the people, and not just for the people
The newspaper not only provides journalism to the places it serves, but it allows the residents there to take an active role in telling their own story.
16 Mar 2021
On Media: Why newspaper owners aren’t to blame and what’s new around town
We all have a role to play in the decline of daily newspapers.
08 Mar 2021