Get excited Pioneers! Tomorrow is Point Park University Day of Giving! 💚💛🖤 Consider giving to the CMI where we would use the gifts to pay students for their production work & help nonprofits and others who cannot afford to pay get out their messaging See link in bio to make your gift!

New regulations may soon change the landscape for problem bettors in the state, potentially easing restrictions for entry into casinos 🎲🃏 Read more about this from Next Generation Newsroom contributor Abigail Hakas ⬇️ nextgenerationnewsroom.com/news/state-may…

Sell the team, Bob? 🤔 Pirates fans are calling for Bob Nutting to sell the team, through a grassroots effort now visible through billboards in Pittsburgh. NGN staff writer Colleen Hammond talked to Zach King, the fan behind the billboards ⚾️ 💛🖤 Visit 🔗 in bio to learn more

Point Park Center for Media Innovation's Next Generation Newsroom reporter Colleen Hammond talks with Forest Hills resident Gabe Mazefsky about his efforts to force Pittsburgh Pirates owner Bob Nutting to sell the team. nextgenerationnewsroom.com/news/sell-the-…

How are resources for mental health and addiction being used? 🤔 Allegheny County Controller Corey O’Connor launches an audit to ensure effective support for those in need. Learn more ➡️ nextgenerationnewsroom.com/news/controlle…

"Turning waste into watts! 🌞 A former slag heap will transform into a solar power hub in 2025, marking a bold step towards renewable energy. Read about this innovative green initiative ⬇️ nextgenerationnewsroom.com/news/slag-heap…

Proposed changes to gambling rules spark concerns for problem bettors. Experts warn of potential risks 🎲 🃏 Hear more about what Jody Bechtold, gambling addictions expert and CEO of The Better Institute, had to say on these proposed changes ⬇️ nextgenerationnewsroom.com/news/just-no-a…

From all of us here at the CMI, we want to wish you and your families a Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃 We are thankful today and everyday for your support 😊

🗣 Join us on Thurs Dec. 5 for the kickoff of the 2024 Backyard Docs Film Festival! The opening event is taking place at Point Park University Center. The Center for Media Innovation is a sponsor for this event! Learn more ➡️ backyarddocs.com

Tomorrow is #DayofGiving2024 😊 We’re asking for contributions to support a collaborative storytelling fund through the Center for Media Innovation at Point Park University. More than 30 news outlets in a 10-county area of SW PA can apply for these micro-grants 🗞

On #GivingTuesday your tax-deductible donation to the CMI and our collaborative storytelling fund, comprised of micro-grants, will help news outlets report more stories they otherwise might not have the funds to do here in SW. PA! 😊 📰 To donate visit nextgenerationnewsroom.com/donate

🗞 Next Generation Newsroom is a regional news service that produces stories about pressing issues in a 10-county area of Southwestern Pennsylvania. Regional news outlets may republish these stories. Learn more about NGN’s team and stories ⬇️ nextgenerationnewsroom.com

✨ Happy Holidays, Media Pioneers! ✨ Take a moment to celebrate, recharge, and gear up for the exciting adventures ahead! Here's to an inspiring New Year filled with opportunities to create, connect, and innovate together! 🌟💪 Point Park University

From her new job at Point Park Center for Media Innovation's Next Generation Newsroom, Abigail Hakas updates her story on creative efforts to save Smithfield United Church: unionprogress.com/2025/01/16/smi… (📷 by Kalliyan Winder)

🚨 ATTN: Aspiring journalists! 🚨 The Next Generation Newsroom & Pittsburgh Media Partnership seek student journalists for Summer 2025! 💼 $15/hr | 📰 Build your portfolio | 📢 Work with top Pittsburgh media outlets 📅 Apply by Feb. 24 | More info: tinyurl.com/pmp-summer-int…

📣 The CMI is looking for a Journalism Apprentice to join the Next Generation Newsroom! This role is perfect for a recent graduate ready to dive into local news and build a career in journalism 📰 Learn more: pointpark.applicantpro.com/jobs/3653484

This story on the Pittsburgh region’s only community bail fund was reported by Bella Markovitz, a PublicSource intern & winner of the CMI’s 2024 Pittsburgh Pitch Story Challenge! 👏🏆 Read the full story here ⬇️

The Keystone News Summit is co-hosted by IEIJM, Temple University's @tukleincollege, @psubellisario, @lehighu, Point Park Center for Media Innovation, and The Lenfest Institute for Journalism. These institutions are committed to strengthening local journalism! See a full list of speakers and register today! keystonenewssummit.org

📅 Join us April 17 at the Pittsburgh Playhouse for a deep dive into The Rooney Rule with Jim Rooney & sports law expert N. Jeremi Duru! 🏈 🎟️ Get tickets now: tinyurl.com/the-rooney-rul… Moderated by Andrew Conte, Ph.D.