PNA President & CEO Bill Cotter speaking at the PNA office, located at 4000 Crums Mill Road, Suite 101, Harrisburg, PA 17112. | | |
PNA welcomes 15 new members strengthening the future of Pennsylvania's newsmedia
PNA is excited to announce the addition of 15 new members. This continued growth reflects the dynamic and ever-expanding landscape of Pennsylvania’s newsmedia industry. Membership with PNA provides invaluable resources to organizations across the spectrum of print, digital and educational media, helping to advance the business interests of our members and foster a strong, independent press.
| | From left, Melissa Bevan Melewsky, PNA media law counsel, Liz Wagenseller, executive director of the Pennsylvania office of Open Records, and Scott Colburn, counsel and education director for the Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors. | | |
Sunshine Week concludes, but the advocacy continues
PNA celebrated Sunshine Week 2025 with two seminars covering Pennsylvania’s open meetings law. The events, both online and in-person, drew 340 people and covered a roundup of major decisions and happenings with Pennsylvania's Right-to-Know Law and the Sunshine Act.
PNA also presented its 2025 Advocate of the Year award to two recipients for the first time, State Rep. Ryan A. Bizzarro, an Erie County Democrat, and Michael Berry, a partner in the Philadelphia office of Ballard Spahr. They were recognized for their pivotal roles in the enactment of the new Pennsylvania anti-SLAPP law, Act 72 of 2024.
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Pittsburgh City Paper launches members-only platform for local supporters
"Community support not only helps sustain our small team of 15 employees, but it also ensures that important stories and viewpoints from Pittsburgh can be read online and in print for free! We wanted to find a way to build community and connect with like-minded people through our brand-new member platform, offering more access to interactive community-building features in one safe space," said the Pittsburgh City Paper Marketing Team.
| | From left, Press Enterprise Publisher Brad Bailey and PNA President & CEO Bill Cotter. | | |
PNA visits Press Enterprise
PNA President and CEO Bill Cotter met with Press Enterprise (Bloomsburg) Publisher Brad Bailey and his executive team, including new Advertising Director Janene Hachemeis, on March 12. The advertising sales and support team shared details of their upcoming special projects and first-quarter successes.
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From the editor’s desk: Why providing context matters
By Tim Lambert, editor, Pennsylvania Capital-Star
With so much information coming at you at a rapid fire pace, it may be hard to stay engaged long enough to find the needed context so you can have a better understanding of what exactly is happening.
| | Oronde McClain, director of the Survivor Connection program at the Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting (right), with Qayona Williams, a Philly resident and gun violence survivor who underwent training to speak about her experiences with the media (left). Photo by Kimberly Paynter, WHYY. | | |
Survivor Connection: A new tool linking journalists to Philly gun violence survivors
WHYY
The Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting, an organization that focuses on transforming gun violence reporting in the media, launched a service this month to connect journalists with survivors who are willing to share their personal stories. Oronde McClain, director of the program and a gun violence survivor, said the platform will give journalists access to a directory of local gun violence survivors who are comfortable sharing their experiences.
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One week remains to nominate a Newspaper Hero or Audience Development Person of the Year
There is only one week left to nominate someone in the news industry who has gone above and beyond! Don't miss out on these two prestigious awards presented by PNA: Newspaper Hero of the Year and Audience Development Person of the Year.
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April 3: 2025 Student Keystone Media Awards Luncheon - WITF Public Media Center (Harrisburg)
Join us as we celebrate and recognize the best of student journalism in Pennsylvania. This awards luncheon includes “ask-me-anything” sessions with professional journalists, tours of WITF’s facilities for students and a networking lunch, followed by the awards presentation.
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April 14: JTCP#1 – Reporting Basics: Navigating Local Journalism - virtual
This panel discussion is session number one of 12 of the PNA Foundation Journalism Training Certification Program and will be moderated by Jan Murphy, director of government affairs. Participants will explore the core skills every journalist needs, including uncovering compelling stories, finding and cultivating reliable sources, conducting effective interviews and navigating the latest copyright laws and ethical considerations.
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May 15-16: Keystone Summit - Hilton Harrisburg
Register by March 31 to take advantage of the Early Bird discount! The two-day summit will feature key leaders from PNA and the PNA Foundation, including Bill Cotter, PNA president & CEO, Tanya Henderson, PNA Foundation executive director, and members of our legal team and board of directors. Explore the full lineup of speakers and the event agenda with the link above.
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June 24: PNA Foundation Golf Outing
Save the date and plan to join us for a day of fun in the sun at the annual PNA Foundation Golf Outing Tuesday, June 24. Details coming soon.
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"I still believe that if your aim is to change the world,
journalism is a more immediate short-term weapon."
- Tom Stoppard, Czech-born British playwright and screenwriter
Thank you for reading,
Bill Cotter
President & CEO
Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association
Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association Foundation
MANSI Media
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