Publisher & editor-in-chief

Trif Alatzas

Trif Alatzas was named Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of Baltimore Sun Media in March 2016. A 33-year veteran journalist, Trif oversees business operations and the newsrooms for Baltimore Sun Media’s web sites, newspapers and magazines. Trif led Baltimore Sun Media to two Pulitzer Prizes in 2019 and 2020 and six finalist nominations since 2015.

This marks the ninth year for The Baltimore Sun's Business and Civic Hall of Fame, which highlights individuals across our region who have helped to make Baltimore and Maryland better over long careers.

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Sun publisher: Congratulations to the 2024 Hall of Fame class

June 7, 2024 at 6:16 a.m.

This marks the ninth year for The Baltimore Sun's Business and Civic Hall of Fame, which highlights individuals across our region who have helped to make Baltimore and Maryland better...

Letter from Baltimore Sun Media Publisher/Editor Trif Alatzas: Congratulations to the 2023 Hall of Fame class

June 9, 2023 at 9:00 a.m.

The Baltimore Sun's Business and Civic Hall of Fame enters its eighth year by adding 14 leaders who have made significant contributions to improving Baltimore and Maryland. Since its inception...

Letter from Baltimore Sun Media Publisher/Editor Trif Alatzas: Congratulations to the 2022 Hall of Fame class

June 3, 2022 at 9:30 a.m.

We are pleased to introduce the 13 leaders who will join our 2022 Baltimore Sun Business and Civic Hall of Fame. These individuals have focused their efforts in the Baltimore...

A note from The Baltimore Sun’s publisher and editor-in-chief

February 18, 2022 at 12:36 p.m.

In an editorial today, we chronicle The Baltimore Sun's history in covering the Black community. We also apologize for The Sun's failures in that coverage. Too often, The Sun did...

To our readers

December 27, 2020 at 4:44 p.m.

2020 has been a historic year and one we will not soon forget. Baltimore Sun Media's journalists have worked hard to cover stories destined to be talked about decades from...

Editor’s note: What to expect on Election Day, and beyond

November 3, 2020 at 2:00 p.m.

A newsroom has a special vibe on Election Day. We plan a lot, mobilize staff, prep for multiple scenarios of winners and losers, and still encounter twists, turns and mad...

Thank you for your support in 2019

December 30, 2019 at 3:52 p.m.

To our readers: I didn't want the year to end without thanking you, our valued subscribers, for supporting our journalism. Our mission to inform, investigate, celebrate and give voice to...

Letter from Baltimore Sun publisher/editor Trif Alatzas: 2018 Business and Civic Hall of Fame

June 1, 2019 at 9:39 p.m.

Welcome to the third edition of our annual Baltimore Sun Business and Civic Hall of Fame. The Sun’s Hall of Fame recognizes career achievements of selected Maryland leaders. Our editorial...

A letter to readers from The Sun’s publisher and editor-in-chief

May 31, 2019 at 8:58 a.m.

Our year wouldn’t be complete without thanking you for making The Baltimore Sun the place you trust for local news. We are proud that The Sun stands out as the...

180 Years of Serving You

June 5, 2018 at 2:16 a.m.

To our readers: This Wednesday, The Baltimore Sun celebrates 180 years in business, and we want to thank you, our readers, for our continued success. For generations, you have opened...

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