The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will publish its last edition on May 3, 2026, after serving the city for 240 years. The paper’s closure comes on the heels of a three-year strike.  On Saturday morning, Jan. 10, I spoke with independent journalist Natalie Bencivenga, a former reporter for the Post-Gazette. I worked with her at Healthcare for […]

Allegheny Independent Media is now affiliated with Nonprofit Partners. It is a subsidiary of the Community Foundation for the Alleghenies. Thru the site you can donate to the website. It is essential to allow us to provide coverage to the critical issues facing the Alleghenies. You may donate to our site here. On November 21, 2025, Lyrical Capo […]

Yesterday I spoke with Point Park University graduate student Nick Tommarello on the upcoming Newsapalooza event in Pittsburgh. It is an event celebrating local journalism from September 26-28. The Facebook event page states that it is: A series of interactive events featuring local newsmakers, journalists, and esteemed public figures, Newsapalooza will celebrate the value of […]