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February 6, 2026
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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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January 29, 2026
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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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Advertising Sales Representative- The News-Item
Do you enjoy getting involved in your community and helping localbusinesses succeed? We’re looking for a friendly, motivated AdvertisingSales Representative to join our hometown newspaper team!This role is all about building relationships—working directly with localbusinesses to help them understand how our print and digital advertisingoptions can support their goals and grow their customer base. You’ll…
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Advertising Sales Representative- The Standard-Journal
Do you enjoy getting involved in your community and helping localbusinesses succeed? We’re looking for a friendly, motivated AdvertisingSales Representative to join our hometown newspaper team!This role is all about building relationships—working directly with localbusinesses to help them understand how our print and digital advertisingoptions can support their goals and grow their customer base. You’ll…
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General Assignment Reporter- The Standard-Journal
Our local hometown newspaper is seeking a General AssignmentReporter with a strong interest in community journalism and storytelling.This position covers a wide range of local news, including feature stories,courthouse beats, school boards, and municipal meetings. The idealcandidate is curious, dependable, and committed to producing accurate,engaging coverage that matters to our readers. Responsibilities include: Qualifications: This…
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General Manager- The News-Item
Our locally owned hometown newspaper is seeking anexperienced and motivated General Manager to help lead ouroperation and support continued growth.The General Manager will oversee the planning and executionof the advertising sales department, working closely with thePublisher to implement effective ad sales strategies across printand digital platforms. This position also assists the Publisher witha variety of…
