Pittsburgh's News Landscape Takes a Hit

Pittsburgh is about to lose a major part of its news scene. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the city's biggest newspaper, is shutting down in May. The Block family, who own the paper, say they've lost over $350 million in the last 20 years. They regret the impact but say they're leaving with their heads held high. This isn't just about money, though. The paper's staff has been on strike for over three years. The union and the company have been fighting over a contract. The courts said the company had to honor an old agreement. But instead of doing that, the owners chose to close the paper.The union says the company could have paid for the contract. They even asked if money was the issue. The company said no. So, why close the paper? It's a big question. This isn't the only paper the Block family is shutting down. Last week, they closed the Pittsburgh City Paper. Local leaders are worried. They say this leaves a big hole in the news world. They're trying to figure out what's next. Some people are angry. They say the Block family could have done things differently. They could have worked with the union. They could have found a way to keep the paper alive. But now, Pittsburgh is left wondering what happens next.