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January 22, 2026
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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 […]
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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 […]
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January 15, 2026
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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 […]
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Legal Hotline: Prizes in Bingo and Small Games Ads
Q: Can bingo and small games of chance ads include specific prizes and dollar amounts of prizes? A: Pennsylvania’s Bingo Law allows prizes and dollar value of prizes to be awarded in […]
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Essential Tips for Staying Safe on the Job
Best practices for journalists On January 12, PNA hosted the eleventh session of the PNA Foundation Journalism Training Certification Program. Attendees gained safety best practices, including managing interactions with public […]
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January 8, 2026
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Legal Hotline: Organizational Meetings 2026
Q: A local borough council member told me they won’t be holding an organizational meeting in January, and they are the only borough in my area not holding one. Aren’t boroughs […]




