The Pittsburgh Tomorrow Intersection: The Future of Pittsburgh Journalism

​With the shuttering of the 239-year-old Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and the weekly alternative Pittsburgh City Paper, the future of local journalism in the region is at a critical inflection point. This moment raises urgent questions not only about the survival of local news, but about its role in accountability, civic life, and democracy itself. As Nieman Lab asked: “Will Pittsburgh become America’s most important city without a newspaper?” This is a local crisis with national implications—and one that demands public engagement.

​Pittsburgh Tomorrow, a nonprofit organization dedicated to catalyzing regional growth and founded by veteran Pittsburgh journalist Doug Heuck, will convene leaders from the region’s major publications for a special edition of The Pittsburgh Tomorrow Intersection. Panelists will examine what has been lost, what options remain, and what it will take to build a sustainable future for local journalism—and for Pittsburgh. Hear from:

• ​Evan Rosenberg, Publisher and Market President, Pittsburgh Business Times

• ​Luis Fabregas, Executive Editor, Trib Total Media

• ​Rod Doss, Editor and Publisher, New Pittsburgh Courier

• ​Jim Busis, CEO and Publisher of The Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle

• ​Terry O'Reilly, President and CEO, Pittsburgh Community Broadcasting Corporation

• ​Halle Stockton, Editor-In-Chief of Pittsburgh's Public Source

• ​Megan Harris, Host of City Cast Pittsburgh

• ​Andrew Conte, Managing Director, Center for Media Innovation at Point Park University 

• ​Moderated by Doug Heuck, CEO of Pittsburgh Tomorrow & Pittsburgh Quarterly Publisher
  

​The conversation will continue at a reception following the panel, convening leaders from across Pittsburgh’s civic, business, community, arts, and technology sectors. Food and beverage will be provided by The Fluted Mushroom.

​Event Program:

​5:00 Doors open
5:30 Panel begins
7:15 Reception begins
8:30 Event concludes

​This event is presented in partnership with the Senator John Heinz History Center and the United States Steel Corporation.