Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will continue publishing after asset sale to nonprofit

By Kyra McCague, Assistant News Editor • April 15, 2026

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette announced Tuesday morning that it was acquired by a nonprofit, and will no longer shut down in May.

Opinion | Keep written journalism alive

By Abby Breidenbach, Senior staff columnist • April 10, 2026

Senior staff columnist Abby Breidenbach discusses the importance of keeping journalism alive.

Pittsburgh City Paper relaunch signals hope for local journalism amid uncertainty

By Delaney Pipon, Senior Staff Writer • March 31, 2026

On March 19, Pittsburgh City Paper announced it had been acquired by LocalMatters, a newly formed nonprofit, and would return to publication less than three months after its abrupt shutdown in December.

Journalists launch grassroots newspaper alliance after Post-Gazette announces closure

By Jamese Platt and Amber Medved • February 10, 2026

After the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette announced its intended closure for May, journalists are envisioning an alternative that highlights underrepresented local communities.

Editorial | The death of local news is a warning we must heed

January 12, 2026

The Pitt News Editorial Board argues that, in the wake of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s closing, we must recognize the power of the consumer and resist the wealthy few in charge.

Editorial | Trump is a danger to the First Amendment

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • March 18, 2025

Trump, though he has dubbed himself and his protégé Elon Musk as the last line of defense against freedom of speech, is the greatest threat to our First Amendment rights. 

Brett Murphy, Katelyn Polantz talk court ethics and judicial journalism at Pitt Law School

By Spencer Levering, Assistant News Editor • September 13, 2024

On Thursday afternoon, ProPublica reporter Brett Murphy and CNN reporter Katelyn Polantz discussed their experiences reporting on high-profile legal stories and issues regarding court ethics. The talk was moderated by chancellor emeritus Mark Nordenberg.

Satire | A better use for editorial space

By Anna Ehlers, Contributing Editor • April 17, 2024

While I am already impressed by how The Pitt News has taken advantage of ad opportunities, with many ads featured both on the website and in the print edition, I believe it would be to The Pitt News’ advantage to take your advertisement goals even further and replace editorial material with these helpful advertisements. 

Editorial | Respect press freedoms

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • April 4, 2024

In order to maintain the sanctity of freedom of press and create a global society where journalists and citizens can speak freely, we must seek to respect press freedoms at all times.

Opinion | Journalism is not a crime

By Sofia Uriagereka-Herburger, Senior Staff Columnist • February 2, 2024

Killing journalists is a war crime. There is not a single government or military in the world that is unaware of this fact. Press and media employees are meant to have immunity during military attacks, even in the extremely rare case that they are producing propaganda.