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The Morning Call celebrates the Eagles with ‘Road to Victory’ special section
Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley has maintained close ties with Philadelphia since the founding of the nation. The Liberty Bell was hurried from Independence Hall and secretly housed in Allentown from September […]
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RTKL and access to records discussed at public meetings
Q: On Monday, I asked a school district for copies of records that will be discussed during its regular public meeting scheduled for Friday. They told me to file a […]
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August 21, 2025
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RTKL Response Time Calculations
Q: I submitted an RTKL request to a local agency’s RTKL officer on Monday morning via email, but didn’t get a response until Friday, when she “acknowledged receipt” of my […]
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August 14, 2025
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Chestnut Hill Local on the air
The Chestnut Hill Local was founded in 1958 to be the premier local news source for its neighborhood in Northwest Philadelphia. While the publication still borrows its name from the […]
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PNAF-provided student intern reflects on his experience at The Philadelphia Inquirer
As the PNA Foundation wraps up its inaugural internship pipeline program, which placed Pennsylvania college students in paid summer positions at PNA member newsrooms, The Philadelphia Inquirer’s intern, Jaison Nieves, shared his […]
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Comprehending Local and State Government in Pennsylvania – A Guide for Journalists
Journalism Training Certification Program Session #5 Recap Understanding local and state government was the topic of the fifth session of the yearlong PNA Foundation journalism training program held Monday. The […]
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Sunshine Act Penalties
Q: I believe the Sunshine Act may have been violated. Are there penalties for violations and if so, how do I pursue them? A: The Sunshine Act allows for the […]




