Gabby Pogel
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The Circus Comes Home
Jimmy Bashline’s hand-carved circus finds new life at the Butler Eagle Step into the Butler Eagle office and you’ll find more than just bustling newsrooms and the scent of fresh ink. A miniature big top steals the spotlight. Horses rear, a parade of elephants marches, and circus wagons roll, all hand-carved by a man whose…
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Legal Hotline: Public Access to Search and Arrest Warrants
Q: Which rules govern public access to arrest and search warrants and their supporting documentation, like complaints and affidavits of probable cause? A: Public access to arrest and search warrants is governed by the Pennsylvania Rules of Criminal Procedure, which must be applied consistently with the constitutional and common law presumption of access that attaches…
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Legal Hotline: Law Enforcement Audio Video
Q: Are police dash and body camera videos public records under the Right-to-Know Law? A: No, these records are not subject to public access under the RTKL. Act 22 of 2017 removed law enforcement audio and video recordings from the RTKL and instituted a parallel, more restrictive access framework that has resulted in significant barriers…
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Tips from the Second PNA Foundation Journalism Training Program
The second session of PNA Foundation’s Journalism Training Program covered topics related to the writing process. Speaking on the subject were PennLive/The Patriot-News Managing Producer and Enterprise Editor Amy Worden, Associated Press reporter Mark Scolforo and Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Assistant Managing Editor Mike Wereschagin. Here are writing tips shared during the session: Training on the writing…
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High School sports media days get athletes and fans ready for the season
The York Daily Record and the Evening Sun in Hanover bring high school athletes together for a fun day of interviews, photo-ops and games in preparation of a new sports season. As a new sports season approaches, excitement builds to a fever pitch, a rush of adrenaline in its own right. No matter what happened…
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Legal Hotline: PNA Election Access Guide
PNA Election Guide: Access to Polling Places, Vote Computation, and Records Q: With the primary quickly approaching, what should our reporters know about access to polling places, voter information and election records? A: Election practices vary by county, but all counties must adhere to Title 25 of the Pennsylvania Statutes, the Pennsylvania Election Code, which…
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How Trib Total Media is leading with impact and innovation
Trib Total Media, a member of the Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association, is one of the state’s most decorated and dynamic news organizations, recognized nationally and regionally for its journalism across platforms. With a forward-thinking approach to digital storytelling and a legacy grounded in community service, the Tribune-Review newsroom continues to lead with impact, innovation and integrity.…
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The Chesapeake Bay Journal covers an entire ecosystem of the Mid-Atlantic region
Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association members encompass a wide variety of styles and formats, always providing important editorial content that keeps their audiences informed. In most instances, those audiences represent local communities or metro areas.The Chesapeake Bay Journal covers an entire ecosystem of the Mid-Atlantic region. For more than 30 years, the Bay Journal has reported on…
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Made in PGH reveals how newspapers are evolving to reach new audiences
As today’s media landscape continues to evolve, traditional media outlets like newspapers are adapting strategies to retain and attract readers. Incorporating a multimedia approach utilizing digital, print, e-mail and video options gives publications the flexibility they need to maintain readership while connecting to a new, tech-savvy audience. Many newspapers that offer a multifaceted approach have…
