PITTSBURGH \u2014 The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will no longer cease publishing in May because it is being acquired by a nonprofit media group. <\/p>\n
On Tuesday, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette announced that Block Communications Inc., the current owner of the paper, is selling it to the Venetoulis Institute for Local Journalism, publisher of the Pulitzer Prize-winning Baltimore Banner.<\/p>\n
The sale goes into effect May 4, the day after the paper was supposed to publish its final edition. <\/p>\n
\u201cFor nearly a century, the Block family has been dedicated to public service in Pittsburgh,\u201d said Stewart Bainum Jr., founder of the Venetoulis Institute. \u201cWe are honored that they trust us to continue this work.\u201d<\/p>\n
Block Communications has operated the publication since 1927, but announced back in January that the 240-year-old newspaper would cease operations on May 3.<\/a> <\/p>\n \u201cThe Block family has worked to find the best possible source for responsible local journalism for the Pittsburgh region and we believe we have succeeded,\u201d said Karen Johnese, Chairperson of Block Communications, Inc. \u201cWe are excited to hand our treasured paper over to such a committed and creative organization. We trust in their integrity and care for our community.\u201d<\/p>\n The Post-Gazette will be the second news organization operated by Venetoulis, which founded the Baltimore Banner in 2022. <\/p>\n \u201cWe are committed to working with exceptional journalists,\u00a0 along with civic and business leaders across the region, to build a new future for local journalism in Western Pennsylvania,\u201d said Bob Cohn, CEO of the Venetoulis Institute. \u201cWe are clear-eyed about the task ahead. We have learned in Maryland that this work takes time, discipline, and investment.\u201d<\/p>\n Newsroom and local business leadership will remain in Pittsburgh, while other functions will be combined with Venetoulis Institute. The Post-Gazette name will also remain unchanged. <\/p>\n Download the FREE WPXI News app<\/a> for breaking news alerts.<\/p>\n Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook<\/a> and Twitter<\/a>. | Watch WPXI NOW<\/a><\/p>\n TOP STORIES FROM CHANNEL 11 NEWS <\/p>\n \u00a92026 Cox Media Group<\/p>\n