Pittsburgh City Paper to relaunch under new ownership

A deal is in place that will allow Pittsburgh City Paper to relaunch under new ownership, restoring its online presence as well as a monthly print issue, its leadership said Thursday.

“City Paper is a legacy free paper. I think alt-weeklies, even if they don’t print quite weekly, are a real gift to any city, and I’m so excited to bring it back,” said Ali Trachta, who will resume her role as executive editor.

After 34 years of operation, City Paper was closed on Dec. 31 by Block Communications Inc., the publication’s owner since 2023. BCI also owns the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, which is set to close on May 3.