Gabby Pogel
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Journalism training focuses on keeping journalists safe in hostile environments
This month’s session of the PNA Foundation Journalism Training Certification Program provided practical advice for journalists working in high-risk environments such as protests and other volatile situations. Moderated by Paula Knudsen Burke, senior […]
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Legal Hotline: Prizes in Bingo and Small Games Ads
Q: Can bingo and small games of chance ads include specific prizes and dollar amounts of prizes? A: Pennsylvania’s Bingo Law allows prizes and dollar value of prizes to be awarded in […]
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Essential Tips for Staying Safe on the Job
Best practices for journalists On January 12, PNA hosted the eleventh session of the PNA Foundation Journalism Training Certification Program. Attendees gained safety best practices, including managing interactions with public […]
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Legal Hotline: Organizational Meetings 2026
Q: A local borough council member told me they won’t be holding an organizational meeting in January, and they are the only borough in my area not holding one. Aren’t boroughs […]
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Sunshine Act Regular Meeting Notice
Q: Does the Sunshine Act require agencies to provide a general meeting notice at the beginning of the year, and if so, what are the requirements? A: Yes. The Sunshine Act […]
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Herald-Standard’s Give-A-Christmas campaign raises funds for local Salvation Army programs
For 40 years, The Herald-Standard (Uniontown) has conducted its annual Give-A-Christmas campaign to support Salvation Army service centers in Fayette County. The campaign’s goal this year is to raise $10,000, […]
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Wayne Lowman is the new publisher at the Gettysburg Times
Wayne Lowman was named publisher of the Gettysburg Times in August, officially taking the reins in September. Lowman spent the previous seven years as the general manager for the Daily […]
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Times Old Newsies carry forward an 86-year holiday tradition of giving
Each December, a familiar burst of festive spirit returns to Erie County as the Times Old Newsies embark on their annual holiday fundraiser. Known publicly as the Times Old Newsies, […]
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Legal Hotline: Proposed budget copies and inspection
Q: A borough in our coverage area discussed and approved a proposed budget at its last public meeting. They also published public notice of the proposed budget’s approval. When I asked […]
