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Proclamation congratulating the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review for being named the 2014 Best Overall Daily Newspaper by the Society of Professional Journalists Keystone Pro Chapter.
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WHEREAS, in 1970, Richard “Dick” Scaife, purchased a small market newspaper, then known as the Tribune-Review, based in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. In 1992, Mr. Scaife expanded operations of the newspaper into Pittsburgh and renamed it the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, the centerpiece of Trib Total Media, now the city’s largest source of news and information in Western Pennsylvania; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Scaife has devoted his professional life to producing a quality daily newspaper for our region; his belief that newspapers are essential to America, and to any free and prospering nation, is demonstrated by his commitment to delivering international, national and regional news 7-days a week; and
WHEREAS, on May 31, 2014 at the Pennsylvania Press Conference, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review was named the best overall daily newspaper in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in an annual competition sponsored by the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) Keystone Pro Chapter; and
WHEREAS, judges in the SPJ Spotlight Contest called the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review “a substantial, well-rounded print edition with many features relevant and important to the community.” They cited a “sophisticated and reader friendly” layout and a “great, engaging” sports section; and
WHEREAS, this Council expresses its appreciation to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review for its commitment to providing in-depth coverage of Allegheny County Council; this commitment is evidenced by a designated reporter that attends regular and committee meetings to inform the public on matters before the legislative body of county government;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Allegheny County Council does hereby congratulate the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review for earning the 2014 First Place Spotlight Award as Best Overall Daily News...
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