We sit at a critical moment of transition for the region’s media – a time when journalism has been besieged by cutbacks and withdrawal – and the Pittsburgh Media Partnership can serve as a catalyst for positive growth. The strength of the region’s media now depends on organizations working together and with local communities in support of journalistic projects that benefit Western Pennsylvania as a whole. With financial support, the Pittsburgh Media Partnership and its member outlets can seize on this momentum and create a lasting impact on local media that will help the region not only survive this period of massive industry disruption – but advance through it with stronger media outlets, resources and community storytelling than ever before.