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The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s closure will not destroy journalism in Pittsburgh

Written By Carson Folio, Editor-in-Chief • January 28, 2026

The unexpected closure of the Pittsburgh City Paper was already a serious blow to journalism in western Pennsylvania, but what’s upcoming for the Post-Gazette (PG) is also upsetting.

Globe’s Point: We aren’t going away even if you don’t like us

Written By The Globe Editorial Staff • January 28, 2026

While lamenting the potential closure of a large media outlet in the Pittsburgh region, the staff of The Globe want to remind our readers we do not plan on closing, slowing down our print schedule or stopping print production entirely at all.

How it feels to watch yet another pillar of journalism crack

Written By Carson Folio, Editor-in-Chief • October 29, 2025

While Pittsburgh City Paper, the city’s alternative news publication which has existed since 1990, isn’t dead, the decision to switch from a free weekly printed issue to a quarterly issue is worrying.