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Legal Hotline: Shield Law and Confidential Sources
Q: Are there any laws that protect the identity of confidential sources, and what do these laws mean for journalists in our newsroom? A: Pennsylvania’s Shield Law offers robust protection against compelled disclosure of confidential source information, and federal law offers more limited protections based on a qualified right under the First Amendment. The Pennsylvania…
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June 11, 2026
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Legal Hotline: Flag in ads
Q: An advertiser wants to use the American flag in a display ad marketing its products. Is that OK? A: Both federal and state law limit or prohibit using the flag in commercial advertising, and some readers could be offended by commercial use of the flag. Under federal law (4 U.S.C.A. §3), the American flag cannot be…
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June 08, 2026
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Group Managing Editor – Group Publisher, Towand
The group managing editor provides editorial leadership for multiple newspapers in the region, overseeing newsroom operations, content strategy, audience growth and staff development. This position is responsible for ensuring high-quality journalism across multiple publications while managing day-to-day newsroom workflows, mentoring reporters and editors, coordinating print and digital production and driving community engagement. The ideal candidate…
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Legal Hotline: Wiretap Act recording interview
Q: We encourage our reporters to record interviews for accuracy, with interviews typically recorded over the phone or internet, and sometimes in person. Are there any legal issues associated with recording interviews? A: Yes. Pennsylvania is a two-party consent state, and reporters must get permission to record interviews in order to comply with the state Wiretap Act. …
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Business & Features General Assignment Reporter – Always Lancaster
Full-time Description The Business/Features GA reporter is a master of the ability to pivot and thrives on never doing the same story twice. This reporter is expected to pitch and research a variety of topics across the Work and Play beats, including home & garden, entertainment, business trends, retail, outdoors and profile writing. Digital-first, multimedia…
