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.
Given Pittsburgh's notable Jewish population, particularly in Squirrel Hill, this newspaper enjoys a higher circulation compared to most other local Jewish publications. The Chronicle provides in-depth coverage of local Jewish issues, city news, and international news that are relevant to the Jewish community, with a special focus on news concerning Israel.