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Venetoulis Institute Acquires Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Averting Closure

Venetoulis Institute Acquires Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Averting Closure

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, a historic newspaper with roots dating back to 1786, was on the brink of closure due to financial difficulties and labor disputes. However, the Venetoulis Institute for Local Journalism, the parent company of the Baltimore Banner non-profit news website, has stepped in to acquire the paper for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition is seen as a lifeline for the Post-Gazette, which was set to cease operations next month. The decision by Block Communications, the previous owner, to close the paper was influenced by significant financial losses and a prolonged strike by employees over unfair labor practices. The acquisition aims to revitalize local journalism in western Pennsylvania, with plans to rehire many of the laid-off employees. The transaction is set to take effect on May 4, just a day after the paper was scheduled to close.
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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette announces it has found a buyer to keep the newspaper open

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette announces it has found a buyer to keep the newspaper open

Owners of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette said they have found a buyer who had agreed to keep the newspaper open, less than a month before it was due to shut down
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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Secures New Ownership to Prevent Closure

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Secures New Ownership to Prevent Closure

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, a historic newspaper with roots dating back to 1786, has been saved from closure by a last-minute acquisition by the Venetoulis Institute for Local Journalism. The nonprofit organization, known for publishing the digital Baltimore Banner, has agreed to purchase the assets of the Post-Gazette from its current owners, Block Communications. This acquisition comes just weeks before the newspaper was scheduled to shut down on May 3, 2026. The Venetoulis Institute plans to continue the publication of the newspaper on Thursdays and Sundays, while maintaining a digital presence on other days. The financial details of the transaction have not been disclosed. The move is seen as a significant step in preserving local journalism in Pittsburgh, which would have become the largest U.S. city without a city-based newspaper had the Post-Gazette closed.
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Banner Parent Company Acquires Pittsburgh Post-Gazette to Prevent Closure

Banner Parent Company Acquires Pittsburgh Post-Gazette to Prevent Closure

Banner Parent Company Acquires Pittsburgh Post-Gazette to Prevent Closure
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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Saved from Shutdown by Acquisition from Baltimore Banner Publisher

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Saved from Shutdown by Acquisition from Baltimore Banner Publisher

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Saved from Shutdown by Acquisition from Baltimore Banner Publisher
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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Acquired by Nonprofit Media Organization, Ensuring Continued Publication

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Acquired by Nonprofit Media Organization, Ensuring Continued Publication

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Acquired by Nonprofit Media Organization, Ensuring Continued Publication
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Maryland Legislative Session Concludes with Community Trust Act Awaiting Governor's Signature

Maryland Legislative Session Concludes with Community Trust Act Awaiting Governor's Signature

The Maryland legislative session has concluded with the passage of the Community Trust Act, a bill designed to limit the cooperation between local law enforcement and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The act, which aims to protect immigrant communities by restricting the extent to which local police can engage with ICE, now awaits the signature of Governor Wes Moore. The bill's passage marks a significant step in Maryland's legislative efforts to address immigration enforcement at the state level. The act faces a critical deadline, as it must be signed by midnight to become law.
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Senator Chris Van Hollen Discusses U.S. Blockade of Iranian Ports

Senator Chris Van Hollen Discusses U.S. Blockade of Iranian Ports

Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, has discussed the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports in an interview with NPR's A Martinez. The blockade is part of broader U.S. efforts to exert pressure on Iran regarding its nuclear program and regional activities. The discussion highlights the strategic and diplomatic considerations involved in the U.S. approach to Iran, as well as the potential implications for international trade and regional stability.
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The Orioles may have built the league’s deepest bullpen

The Orioles may have built the league’s deepest bullpen

Building a bullpen isn’t an exact science, and there is plenty of volatility to come, but through two weeks of the season, it seems like the Orioles nailed it.
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Why some workers are embracing AI while others won't use it, according to a new Gallup poll

Why some workers are embracing AI while others won't use it, according to a new Gallup poll

A new Gallup poll finds that more American workers are experimenting with artificial intelligence in their jobs, but there is a cohort of employees who remain skeptical
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As AI use increases at work, many employees still choose not to use it: Gallup poll

As AI use increases at work, many employees still choose not to use it: Gallup poll

A new Gallup poll finds that more American workers are experimenting with artificial intelligence in their jobs, but there is a cohort of employees who remain skeptical
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Giants unable to close out at-bats, innings, or series

Giants unable to close out at-bats, innings, or series

Another 6-2 loss