Gabby Pogel
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Legal Hotline: HIPAA Directory
Q: Does HIPAA prevent hospitals from releasing any and all information about patients? Does HIPAA restrict our ability to publish medical information? A: While HIPAA prohibits unauthorized release of individually identifiable health records, it permits the release of “directory information” about patients identified by name in certain circumstances, and HIPAA does not apply to the…
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Black History Month: Newspaper Coverage Across Pennsylvania
Across Pennsylvania, newspapers are marking Black History Month with special coverage that underscores the lasting impact of Black Americans on their communities, the state and the nation. PNA is highlighting two of Pennsylvania’s Black-owned newspapers and the distinctive ways they are observing the month’s significance. New Pittsburgh Courier This nearly 120-year-old publication that prides itself…
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PNA at a Glance
Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association The Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association is the official trade association representing print and digital news organizations across the commonwealth. For more than a century, PNA has worked to protect the freedom of the press, strengthen local journalism, and support the business operations of its member organizations. Visit the PNA website here. Pennsylvania NewsMedia…
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Legal Hotline: Housing for Older Persons
Q: What documentation should news media organizations get from advertisers when allowing “adult 55+,” “retirement community,” “senior housing” and similar terminology in a housing ad? A: Publishers are generally not liable for this type of wording in housing ads if they rely in good faith on the advertiser’s formal, written statement regarding its ability to…
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Ivey DeJesus receives Diversity Champion Award
Honored for nearly three decades of reporting that elevates underrepresented voices and strengthens inclusive journalism PennLive/The Patriot-News reporter Ivey DeJesus was recently honored with the Lenfest Institute Diversity Champion Award for her work covering issues affecting marginalized communities. Over nearly 30 years in journalism, DeJesus has built a reputation for elevating voices that are often…
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Legal Hotline: ‘Super Bowl’ Rules
Q: What are the rules when using terms like “Super Bowl,” “Super Sunday,” and NFL team names, logos and players in ads? * NOTE: This advice applies to commercial uses like advertising and marketing; it does not apply to news coverage. A: The terms “Super Bowl,” “Super Sunday,” as well as NFL team names and…
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Legal Hotline: Sunshine Act Quasi-Judicial Deliberation
Q: A board of supervisors heard testimony on a zoning application, took public comment, and then announced that they would “meet privately to discuss the application and public comment.” After the private discussion, the board voted publicly to approve the application. Can they do that? A: Yes, they can, but the board is not required to conduct these…
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Meet PNA and the PNA Foundation’s new Board of Directors Chairwomen: Sharon Sorg and Cate Barron
The Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association proudly welcomes Sharon Sorg as Chairwoman of the PNA Board and Cate Barron as Chairwoman of the PNA Foundation Board of Trustees. Both bring decades of leadership, vision and dedication to advancing Pennsylvania’s news industry. Sharon Sorg: PNA Board of Directors Chairwoman In the role of Chairwoman of the Pennsylvania NewsMedia…
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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 supervising attorney, Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, the session’s speakers included Molly Eichel, deputy managing editor for live and breaking news for The Philadelphia…
