Gabby Pogel
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Learning the ins and outs of the RTKL
Journalists learned how to best utilize Pennsylvania’s Right-to Know Law from four well-regarded media law attorneys during Monday’s PNA Foundation Journalism Training Certification Program. This seventh installment of the yearlong monthly sessions featured Terry Mutchler, chair of the transparency practice for Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel and former executive director for the state Office of Open Records; Joy Ramsingh,…
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The Bedford Gazette’s winning streak continues with online contests
The Bedford Gazette is proving that local engagement and creative promotions can go hand in hand. With a growing lineup of popular online contests, the publication has seen tremendous success connecting readers and advertisers in fresh, interactive ways. “Everyone loves a chance to win something,” said Sherri Growden, associate publisher of the Bedford Gazette. “We…
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Roeder publishes ‘Firefighting Standing: Stories From a Volunteer’ in time for National Fire Prevention and National Newspaper Weeks
October 5-11, 2025 is National Newspaper Week, a celebration of the news media industry and its vital role in our society. It is also National Fire Prevention week. Both commemorations have special meaning to Larry Roeder, publisher of Town and Country newspaper in Pennsburg. Roeder has been with the weekly newspaper in Upper Perkiomen Valley…
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PNA advertising conference returns to State College with strong attendance and engaging sessions
PNA members were excited to return to State College for this year’s advertising conference and advertising awards luncheon. More than 60 members attended the three-day event, held Sept. 24-26 at the Graduate Hotel. The conference, themed Happy Valley Welcomes Innovators, Revenue Drivers and Inspirers, featured a range of informative sessions, including Lead with Hospitality, Leveraging AI…
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The Philadelphia Inquirer launches The Inquirer Food Festival
The Philadelphia Inquirer is taking a major leap forward in its live journalism this fall with the inaugural Inquirer Food Festival coming to The Fillmore on Nov. 15. The full day of programming — a celebration of Philly’s bold flavors, live music and culinary culture — includes exclusive dishes from top restaurants and chefs, hands-on…
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Bucks County Herald hosts sold-out Fall Fundraiser
On Wednesday, Sept. 10, several hundred supporters of the Bucks County Herald gathered at the Michener Art Museum for “Happy to Be Here,” the Herald Foundation’s annual anniversary party. Now in its fourth year, the event has become a cornerstone celebration of community journalism in Bucks County and the river towns. A highlight of the…
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Legal Hotline: RTKL 911 Time Response Logs
Q: I’d like to review emergency time response logs from our county dispatch center related to fire, police and EMS. When I asked for access, the dispatch chief said 911 and other emergency response records are exempt under the Right-to-Know Law. Is that right? A: No, the RTKL expressly requires public access to emergency dispatch…
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PNA welcomes The Lenfest Institute for Journalism as its newest affiliate member
Founded in 2016 by H.F. “Gerry” Lenfest, the Institute was created to advance sustainable solutions for local journalism. Lenfest, a cable television entrepreneur and former owner of The Philadelphia Inquirer, donated his ownership of the paper and provided an initial $20 million endowment to launch the Institute. With additional support from donors, the Institute has…
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Journalism Training Certification Program Session #6 Recap
Participants in this month’s session of the PNA Foundation Journalism Training Certification Program received a wealth of knowledge about Pennsylvania’s Sunshine Act and journalists’ rights under the First Amendment. Leading the discussion were: Melissa Bevan Melewsky, media law counsel for Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association, and Paula Knudsen Burke, senior supervising attorney for the Reporters Committee for…
