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Newsapalooza 2026: Day 1

Thursday, November 12 · 4:30-6:30 p.m. · West Penn Hall

4:30-6:30 p.m.
When
  • Thursday, November 12 · 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Where
West Penn Hall210 Wood Street · Pittsburgh, PA · 15222

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Two days, one big theme: Local News Lives Here

Join us for the third annual Newsapalooza at Point Park University!

As always, at this two-day festival celebrating the future of local journalism, you’ll learn from and connect with the next generation of journalists, national and local industry experts, creators, and community members and leaders.

And this year, we’ll celebrate a decade of innovation, as the Center for Media Innovation turns 10 years old!

Day 1 : Celebrate local journalism at a kickoff reception

Gather with us at the Center for Media Innovation to:

• Showcase the next generation of journalists with the Pittsburgh Pitch

• Recognize outstanding local journalism

• Celebrate the Center for Media Innovation’s 10-year anniversary

• Enjoy light bites, drinks, and participate in activities

• Meet and mingle with people who love local journalism, too!

When: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12

Where: The Center for Media Innovation

West Penn Building, 14 Wood St., Pittsburgh, Pa. 15222

Day 1 r egistration includes hors d’oeuvres and one drink ticket .

Get tickets here.

Listed by Point Park University (Localist), gathered by the Pittsburgh events calendar.