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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette To Shut Down, Ending One Of Oldest News Publications In U.S.

January 7, 2026

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, one of the oldest newspapers in the U. S., will cease operations on May 3, 2026, due to over $350 million in losses over the past two decades and legal challenges regarding labor contracts. Block Communications, the newspaper's owner, announced the closure, highlighting the unsustainable financial realities facing local journalism.

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, One Of Oldest News Outlets In U.S., To Close

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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will shut down on May 3, 2026.
The newspaper has incurred over $350 million in losses in the last 20 years.
The decision follows a legal ruling that affects its labor contract.
The Post-Gazette has been in operation since 1786.
Block Communications, based in Toledo, Ohio, owns the publication.

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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette To Shut Down, Ending One Of Oldest News Publications In U.S.

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