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A new lease on life at the Indiana Gazette It’s fair to say, at some point in our lives, we have all been afforded a second chance of some kind. Maybe it’s happened on a professional level or in a personal relationship. Maybe it’s a reconciliation with one’s own self. It can derive from a…

Publication is a guide to Cambria County The Tribune-Democrat (Johnstown) produces a glossy monthly publication, Johnstown Magazine, for residents of and visitors to Cambria County. Since its debut in 2005, the lifestyle magazine has included pieces on food and dining, fashion, history, entertainment and interesting people. Each month, a special feature focuses on topics ranging from senior…

Working the trades works wonders for Wilkes-Barre One of the most effective ways newspapers can reach a niche audience in their markets is with special sections. These supplements take on a theme near and dear to a reader’s heart, such as holidays, weddings, health care or football. They offer advertisers the opportunity to target their…

Community engagement event at brewpub helps journalists connect with audiences A fundamental tenet guiding local and regional news organizations is to provide valued, trusted coverage to the communities they serve. Thus, it is essential for these organizations to build and foster a strong rapport with the public. To do this, many media companies formulate community…

Local newspapers give back to the community It is no secret local newspapers are an invaluable resource to the communities they serve. They deliver local, national and international news to keep readers informed, raise public awareness about issues affecting the community, promote small businesses with advertising and cover local events that bring people together. However…

Series illuminates global adventures In Hummelstown, Hershey and Palmyra, nestled in Dauphin and Lebanon counties, The Sun has been a steadfast source of local news for over 150 years. Rooted in its commitment to community journalism, this weekly newspaper has embarked on a new journey that transcends its small-town origins. The Sun’s “Fun in the…

Taking a multimedia approach to high school sports coverage Venture into a mid-to-small-size Pennsylvania market and pick up the local newspaper. Don’t be surprised if high school sports reign supreme. Case in point, a newspaper in Altoona is taking the initiative to grow its high school sports coverage to new heights. By utilizing a multimedia…

Celebrating Black excellence Established in 1907 by Edward Harleston, a guard in the H.J. Heinz food-packing plant, the New Pittsburgh Courier stands as one of the nation’s foremost platforms for celebrating and recognizing outstanding achievements within the African American community. At the core of the paper’s commitment to celebrating Black excellence are its annual FAB…

Reporter shares story of love, loss and family For four years, Trib Total Media reporter JoAnne Klimovich Harrop visited her mother, Evelyn, in a Pittsburgh nursing home daily, sometimes staying overnight. In March 2020, during one of those visits, she learned the nursing home would close for two weeks due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The…