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Pittsburgh community to lose longstanding news source amid shutdown
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The Pittsburgh community is set to lose one of its long-standing news outlets, as the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette is set to cease operations in May 2026.
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette has announced it will publish its final edition and cease operations on May 3, 2026.
"Over the past 20 years, Block Communications has lost more than $350 million in cash operating the Post-Gazette," the company stated in a release. "Despite those efforts, the realities facing local journalism make continued cash losses at this scale no longer sustainable."
What is causing the shutdown
The paper's owner, Block Communications Inc., made the announcement on Wednesday, citing recent court decisions that would require the newspaper to operate under a 2014 labor contract.
"We deeply regret the impact this decision will have on Pittsburgh and the surrounding region," the statement reads. "The Block family is proud of the service the Post-Gazette has provided to Pittsburgh for nearly a century and will exit with their dignity intact."
Post-Gazette employees had begun returning to work in November after a three-year strike over contract disputes, but the labor issues ultimately contributed to the decision to close.
Why this shutdown is a significant loss
The shutdown marks a significant loss for the Pittsburgh community, which will soon be without one of its long-standing news outlets.
The Post-Gazette has been a major source of local news and information for decades, including in-depth coverage of the Pittsburgh Penguins, making it a trusted source for hockey fans.
Many readers have relied on the paper not only for breaking news but also for detailed reporting on the team's games, players, and developments.
This closure follows a similar move by the Pittsburgh City Paper, which announced last week that it will cease operations in the new year after 34 years.
City Paper was owned by BCI subsidiary Cars Holding Inc., marking another blow to Pittsburgh's local journalism landscape.
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JANVIER 7 | 72 ANSWERS Pittsburgh community to lose longstanding news source amid shutdown Will you miss The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette? | ||
| Yes | 43 | 59.7 % |
| No | 29 | 40.3 % |
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