Every city has its own unique culture, and Pittsburgh is no exception.
Behind the Byline
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If you haven’t gotten a chance to check out our Behind the Byline series, don’t sweat it. We’re highlighting a trio of recent interviews that offer valuable perspectives from local journalists here in Pittsburgh:
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The way you design your home tells a story – it can convey your interests, values and what excites you.
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It’s often hard to follow what’s going on in other parts of the world without getting biased, incomplete snapshots that serve to stir up more confusion or even misinformation.
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Many Pittsburghers are aware of the constant developments taking place in and around the city – new housing, businesses moving and city officials deciding which projects are worth prioritizing.
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When it comes to uplifting the voices and accomplishments of our community members, it’s critical that individuals of all identities get a seat at the table to share their experiences.
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It’s easy to generalize about Pittsburgh families – what they need, their daily challenges and the resources that would best serve them.
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Katie Green, the Neighborhood News Network editor for Trib Total Media, discusses her passion for helping local news sources thrive.
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Meet Gretchen McKay, a wife, mother, runner, cyclist and Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s food editor.
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Lynne Hayes-Freeland is one of Pittsburgh’s most beloved media personalities, and now I know why.
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Rob Taylor was publishing stories before the internet existed — or he could drive.
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It wasn’t Charlie Deitch’s decision to leave Pittsburgh City Paper, but in hindsight, without that change, he may have never been impelled to produce his own publication.
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Alex Trebek, Jesse Owens, Henry Mancini, Hank Aaron.
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Andrew Stockey was the first reporter I ever met.
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Nationally and close to home, the news media continues to undergo upheaval, from shrinking newsrooms to reduced publication schedules.
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You might recognize the name Sean Collier in more than one way.
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Meet Eric Heyl, a veteran local journalist and field editor for Patch. During our discussion, Eric and I talked a lot about what’s happening in the news industry these days and what it’s like to be a reporter.
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In almost all of our interviews, we’ve heard many of our local reporters say they’ve dreamed of becoming a journalist since they were a child.
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From radio to print to stage, Paul has certainly kept busy in his journalism and acting career.
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Interviewing local reporters has been fascinating.
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In my interview with managing editor Halle Stockton, she shares the nonprofit news organization’s earnest mission — delivering a public service by investigating stories that help make Pittsburgh a better community.
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I had the honor of meeting Mike Holden at Kennywood’s Steel Curtain media day last July. He’s relatable, always smiling and “loves a story that is heartfelt and real.”
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This week’s Behind the Byline features Amanda Waltz, a senior writer at the Pittsburgh City Paper.
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Every weekday morning (except Wednesday), wake up to The Incline’s newsletter from Rossilynne Culgan.
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Welcome to our newest feature, Behind the Byline. Each issue, we’ll feature the people bringing us the news – from reporters to producers and podcasters.