When a local newspaper closes, fewer people vote and get involved in local politics, and corruption and polarization increase.
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, one of the nation’s oldest newspapers, will cease all operations on May 3, 2026.
Experts note the closure is part of a broader national trend of declining local newspapers due to a collapsed advertising business model.
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Source: Erie Times-News | Published: 2026-01-21T10:02:58Z
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