Because Pittsburgh has a relatively large population of Jews, especially in Squirrel Hill, the publication has a higher circulation than most other local Jewish newspapers. The Chronicle reports on news occurring in the local Jewish community and city as a whole as well as national and global news that is of Jewish interest, especially news related to Israel.
As a result of Pittsburgh's significant Jewish demographic, especially in Squirrel Hill, this newspaper has a larger readership than most other local Jewish publications. The Chronicle provides comprehensive coverage of local Jewish issues, city news, and international news with a focus on its relevance to the Jewish community, particularly concerning Israel.