Derrick

Oil City, Pennsylvania, United StatesEnglish

Serving the residents of Venango County and the surrounding region, this long-standing publication provides dedicated local coverage for the communities situated within Pennsylvania’s historic oil region. It remains a vital source for regional news, obituaries, and community happenings, maintaining a legacy that spans over a century of reporting in Oil City.

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MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN PENNSYLVANIA

Dating back to the colonial era, the local press tradition in this Mid-Atlantic commonwealth is defined by large metropolitan dailies anchoring opposite ends of the state. The Lenfest Institute-owned Philadelphia Inquirer dominates eastern circulation, tracing its roots to 1829. On the western side, the Block Communications-owned Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and the conservative-leaning Tribune-Review serve the greater Pittsburgh area. Further east, Alden Global Capital operates the Morning Call for Allentown readers. Specialized publications also serve distinct communities, notably the historic African-American weekly Philadelphia Tribune and the Spanish-language news outlet Al Día. Paperboy indexes 131 Pennsylvania newspapers — browse the full directory below.