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. 
