Staff writer’s note: Sonja Reis gave me a chance to work in journalism after I had to take a break from the industry for years. I’m incredibly grateful that she…
Thank God it’s over | FAREWELL
At this point in the paper, you’ll be well aware that our run has come to an end. As someone who has been working for the local Gazette for almost…
Farewell to the paper that gave me my start | FAREWELL
I don’t suppose my expectations were high when I saw that ad for a part time staff writer at a strange newspaper I’d never heard of in McKees Rocks. But…
Sometimes heroes don’t wear capes, they wear tie-dye shirts | FAREWELL
In 1892, newspapers were the only media. No radio, no TV, no internet. That made newspapers essential and useful for a large segment of the populace. It was in that…
Newspapers: A walk through history | FAREWELL
Thomas Jefferson famously wrote, “Were it left to me to decide if we should have a government without newspapers, or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment…
Team Gazette 2.0 say their goodbyes | FAREWELL
To provide the Gazette 2.0 team with a chance to say farewell, we created a Question and Answer format for writers, designers and photographers. Some, including longtime reporter and former…
Around Town | FAREWELL
There is some meaning behind every photo. It's not just about taking any random photos, it's about a moment, a memory, a connection with places or people that you capture. (Photos)







