PITTSBURGH \u2014 The nonprofit media group set to acquire the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette this week has announced who will lead the 240-year-old newspaper.<\/p>\n
The Venetoulis Institute for Local Journalism<\/a> will acquire the Post-Gazette on May 4, a day after it would\u2019ve published its final edition<\/a>, according to current owner Block Communications Inc.<\/p>\n On Thursday, Venetoulis revealed that Tracey DeAngelo will serve as president of the Post-Gazette, while Stan Wischnowski will be the executive editor.<\/p>\n DeAngelo has been with the Post-Gazette for nearly 30 years, most recently as the president. Wischnowski has 25 years of experience in senior newsroom leadership roles at the Post-Gazette and Philadelphia Inquirer.<\/p>\n \u201cWe are extraordinarily lucky to have Tracey and Stan lead the operation as we build a new Post-Gazette to serve communities in western Pennsylvania,\u201d Venetoulis Institute CEO Bob Cohn said. \u201cThey bring invaluable experience running great newspapers along with a deep love for and knowledge of Pittsburgh and its people. With their leadership, we will ensure that trusted, independent journalism remains vibrant across the region.\u201d<\/p>\n Venetoulis Institute also announced these additions: Rob Weber, vice president of operations; Rob Anders, vice president of advertising, and Florence Shaulis, senior director of product and print revenue optimization.<\/p>\n PREVIOUS COVERAGE >>> Who is the Venetoulis Institute, the soon-to-be new owner of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette?<\/a><\/p>\n The institute, which founded and operates the Baltimore Banner, announced its agreement to acquire the Post-Gazette from Block Communications Inc. on April 14.<\/p>\n Under the agreement, the Post-Gazette\u2019s newsroom and local business leadership will be based in Pittsburgh, while Venetoulis teams handle technology and business operations. <\/p>\n Download the FREE WPXI News app<\/a> for breaking news alerts.<\/p>\n Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook<\/a> and Twitter<\/a>. | Watch WPXI NOW<\/a><\/p>\n TOP STORIES FROM CHANNEL 11 NEWS <\/p>\n \u00a92026 Cox Media Group<\/p>\n