Scoop: Charlie Deitch in Talks to Launch New Alt-Weekly?

In follow-up to my blog post about protesting the City Paper’s ‘Best of Pittsburgh’ awards, I heard an interesting snippet: recently dismissed editor Charlie Deitch is in talks with local folks (investors) to launch a new alt-weekly in Pittsburgh.

I spoke with Charlie about this rumor and he responded

I am working closely with Rick Schweikert. And we are very seriously considering launching a 100% independent alt-weekly. We have been talking to a very diverse group of individuals about becoming involved in this. This will be a media company representative of the community that it covers.

Charlie will be on the John McIntyre show tonight on KDKA AM between 8 and 10 PM to discuss this and other current topics.

Could a second alt-weekly thrive in Pittsburgh?

I’ll explore that in more detail in a follow up blog post.

************************************************

We need your help to save the blog.

For 18+ years,  snowflakes, social justice warriors, and the politically correct have built this blog.

Follow us on Twitter @Pghlesbian24 and Instagram @Pghlesbian

We need your ongoing support to maintain this archive and continue the work. Please consider becoming a patron of this blog with a recurring monthly donation or make a one-time donation.       This post and/or others may contain affiliate links. Your purchase through these links support our work. You are under no obligation to make a purchase.