Block Communications is back in headlines as Pittsburgh papers pivot to nonprofit status and a major paper shutters—Blade-sized owner facing upheaval. Founded 1900; Toledo HQ, private media holding. Short and sharp.
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette has been sold to a nonprofit, ensuring its future amid industry decline. The sale follows the revival of the Pittsburgh City Paper, which returned under new ownership. These moves reflect ongoing efforts to sustain local journalism facing financial challenges.