The Northside Chronicle

Founded in 1985 by residents as a local initiative, The Northside Chronicle has remained deeply rooted in its mission to serve the people and neighborhoods of Pittsburgh’s Northside. For four decades, it has stood as the only newspaper dedicated exclusively to the Northside’s 18 neighborhoods.

“While in the world of newspapers, 40 years can seem very young, it has meant the world to us to reach this milestone,” said Sean P. Ray, managing editor. “We could not have done it without the continuing support of the Northside community, whom we try to serve the best we can by providing free, high-quality journalism every month.”

Since its inception, The Chronicle has provided its physical edition free of charge, with no paywall on articles published on its website. Only the e-edition is gated.

Last year, the paper took a significant step forward by officially becoming a nonprofit, further cementing its commitment to public-service journalism.

The Chronicle is an active member of several journalism organizations, including the Pittsburgh Media Partnership, the Local Media Association, and the Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association. It also maintains strong relationships with fellow hyperlocal outlets such as Print and The Hazelwood Homepage.

“As a smaller operation, I personally hand deliver many of our papers and I have seen firsthand the excitement people have about receiving the latest Northside Chronicle,” Ray continued. “Seeing that has been such a strong motivating factor for us and a true sign that the community appreciates and supports what we do.”

To celebrate its 40th anniversary, The Northside Chronicle is hosting a special fundraiser party July 31. Community members and supporters are encouraged to register here.

As a free publication, subscriptions remain vital to The Chronicle’s sustainability. Both local and national readers can support the paper by subscribing to its print edition or by accessing the e-edition through a digital subscription.

Learn more about subscription options here, and visit the About Us page for more on the publication’s legacy and mission.

“We want to thank all our readers over these past four decades for helping The Chronicle to continue its mission of serving a region of Pittsburgh that often does not get the attention it is due,” Ray added in closing.