On Media Archives

On Media: 9/11 anniversary offers moment to reflect on how we treat others

“I believe it was President Bush coming out and saying, ‘Don't take this out on people who don't look like us,’ or something like that. I looked around, and I'm one of those people.”

07 Sep 2021

On Media: No longer limited to print, Trib Total Media makes documentaries

“Olympic Oak” tells the story of John Woodruff, who broke racial barriers to win a gold medal -- and an oak sapling -- at the 1936 Berlin Olympics.

31 Aug 2021

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