This is a difficult week for journalism in Pittsburgh. Our thoughts are with our colleagues at the Post-Gazette — talented journalists and dedicated staff who have served this city with distinction for generations. We recognize the profound legacy of their work and the impact they have had on the fabric of our community. When a pillar of local media changes, it is felt by everyone who cares about the health of our city.
During this time of transition, I want to offer a word of reassurance to our readers, our neighbors, and our partners: TribLive is here, just as we have been for more than 30 years.
Our mission remains a constant. We began covering the city of Pittsburgh in 1992, and in 2016, we made a deliberate, strategic decision to focus our resources on a digital-first model for the Pittsburgh market. We didn’t make that change to step back; we did it to move forward — to be faster, more accessible, and more connected to the pulse of this city 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Our commitment to this region is rooted in the 80+ dedicated journalists in our newsroom — reporters, photographers, and editors who live in your neighborhoods and share your concerns. Because of their tireless work, we are honored to be the region’s most-read news source, with 3.5 million unique monthly readers already turning to TribLive.com for the information they trust.
We understand that when familiar institutions change, it can feel like a loss for the community. But our message today is one of continuity. Through our award-winning website and our network of community weeklies and monthlies, we remain deeply embedded in Western Pennsylvania.
We aren’t just “ready” to serve Pittsburgh; we have been serving Pittsburgh for decades. We are proud of our history, we are grateful for your trust, and we remain steadfast in our dedication to the future of local journalism.
We have always been here for you. We aren’t going anywhere.
— Jennifer Bertetto
President and CEO, TribLive
