Legal Hotline

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 […]

Q: Are 911 call recordings and transcripts public records under the Right-to-Know Law? A: The Right-to-Know Law allows agencies to deny access to 911 audio recordings and transcripts, but it […]

Q: I filed a Right-to-Know request asking to inspect records. I want to look at the records to decide which are most relevant, and to reduce copy fees. The agency […]

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 […]

Q: Are police dash and body camera videos public records under the Right-to-Know Law? A:  No, these records are not subject to public access under the RTKL. Act 22 of […]

Q: A local agency is prohibiting the right to object during public meetings, requiring all objections to occur during public comment. Is that OK? A:  No. This is not consistent […]

Q: An advertiser wants to run an estate notice and only include the name of the deceased and an address for the executor. Is that enough information? A:  No, Pennsylvania […]

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 […]

“Borough Council will hold its first regular meeting of the year at 7pm Thursday, January 11, 2024, at Borough Hall, 123 Main Street.  Regular meetings for the remainder of the calendar year will occur on the second Thursday of each month at 7pm at Borough Hall.”