When was the Pittsburgh Gazette first published?
The Pittsburgh Gazette first appeared on newsstands on the 29th of July 1786. Hugh Henry Brackenridge encouraged its creation as the first newspaper published west of the Allegheny Mountains.
Questions about Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who founded the original Pittsburgh Gazette in 1786?
Joseph Hall and John Scull published the paper to cover the start of the nation. The four-page weekly included major articles such as the newly adopted Constitution of the United States.
How did the Post-Gazette get its name from earlier papers?
Paul Block combined the morning Post and evening Sun after swapping the Sun for Hearst's Gazette Times. Both new papers debuted on the 2nd of August 1927 under the unified name Post-Gazette.
What happened during the 2025 strike against the Post-Gazette?
The strike ended on the 24th of November 2025 as the striking workers returned to work after striking for three years. The Third Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the finding that PG Publishing violated federal labor law by negotiating in bad faith.
When will the final edition of the Post-Gazette be published?
Block Communications announced that the PG will publish its final edition and cease operations on the 3rd of May 2026. Copies are sold for $4 daily on Thursdays and $6 on Sundays or Thanksgiving Day in-state.