Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Founded in 1786, Ceases Operations After Nearly 240 Years
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The Onion Staff
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Summary
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, one of America's oldest newspapers founded in 1786, is ceasing all operations after nearly 240 years due to years of financial losses and labor disputes. The closure represents a significant loss for local journalism and leaves a major void in Pittsburgh's news ecosystem, highlighting the ongoing crisis in local newspaper sustainability.
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The closure leaving a major local news void
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