With this column, I’m wrapping up more than 45 years as a working journalist. I’ve been covering various beats and serving in various editorial roles in Pittsburgh for 40 years. I won’t dwell on how much the local news landscape has changed since I first arrived in 1985.
I will stress, however, how important it is to have strong, local journalism in our community. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard someone say, “Oh, I hit the paywall, so I don’t know what’s going on.” At Pittsburgh Magazine, our web content remains free and accessible, but our print magazine is subscription-based — and every bit of support helps us continue producing exceptional journalism.
Point Park University’s Center for Media Innovation just hosted its second annual Newsapalooza, a festival celebrating local journalism that underscores the vital role it plays in building informed communities…