Pittsburgh Post-Gazette facts for kids
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, often called the PG, is the biggest newspaper in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. It covers news for the whole Pittsburgh area. This newspaper has won six Pulitzer Prizes since 1938. A Pulitzer Prize is a very important award for excellent journalism. About 170,630 copies of the paper are printed and delivered every day.
The Pittsburgh Post newspaper first came out on September 10, 1842. It was called the Daily Morning Post back then. This newspaper started from three older weekly papers. These papers were the Mercury, Allegheny Democrat, and American Manufacturer. All three of these papers supported the Democratic Party, which is one of the main political parties in the United States.
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About the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette is a very old and important newspaper. It has been sharing news with people in Pittsburgh for a long time. The paper helps people stay informed about what is happening in their city and the world. It is known for its strong reporting and interesting stories.
What is a Pulitzer Prize?
The Pulitzer Prize is a special award given in the United States. It honors the best work in newspaper journalism, literature, and music. Winning a Pulitzer Prize means the newspaper has done an amazing job reporting the news. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette has won this award many times. This shows how good their journalists are.
How Many Papers Are Printed?
Every day, a huge number of Pittsburgh Post-Gazette papers are made. About 170,630 copies are printed and sent out. This means many people in the Pittsburgh area get to read the news. It takes a lot of work to print and deliver so many newspapers daily.
History of the Newspaper
The story of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette goes back many years. It started as a small daily paper and grew over time. Its beginnings were linked to other newspapers in the city.
The Daily Morning Post
The newspaper we know today started as the Daily Morning Post. It began in 1842. This was a time when many new newspapers were starting. People wanted to read about local and national events.
Joining Forces: Three Old Papers
The Daily Morning Post was created by combining three older weekly newspapers. These papers were the Mercury, the Allegheny Democrat, and the American Manufacturer. They all shared similar ideas and supported the Democratic Party. By joining together, they could create a stronger daily newspaper.
Images for kids
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The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Building in Downtown Pittsburgh, which housed the paper from 1962 to 2015.
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A timeline showing how Pittsburgh newspapers joined together.
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The distribution center where newspapers are prepared for delivery.
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The Post-Gazette building in October 2015.
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In Spanish: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette para niños
