Pittsburgh City Paper

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United StatesEnglish

Serving as Pittsburgh’s primary alternative newsweekly, this publication provides in-depth investigative reporting, arts and culture coverage, and bold political commentary for an engaged urban audience. It is notable for its progressive editorial voice and its long-standing role as a vital resource for uncovering local stories that often fall outside the scope of mainstream daily journalism.

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MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN PITTSBURGH

Operating historically as a fiercely competitive two-newspaper town, this local media market is shaped by shifting print frequencies and digital transitions. The Block Communications-owned Pittsburgh Post-Gazette stands as the historic major daily, maintaining a long-standing rivalry with the Tribune-Review, which recently moved its city edition to an online-first format. Beyond these principal newsrooms, the alternative weekly Pittsburgh City Paper covers local arts, while the New Pittsburgh Courier continues its legacy as an influential publication serving the African American community. Paperboy lists 8 newspapers in Pittsburgh.