Events
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2026 PNA Advertising Conference
We are…The Future of Local Media Download the 2026 Advertising Conference brochure. The PNA Foundation Advertising Contest winners and the Newspaper Hero of the Year award winners will be honored during an awards luncheon on Thursday, Sept. 17 in conjunction with this event. Winners of the John G. Leeser, Jr. Scholarship Awards were honored at…
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PNA’s Evening of Excellence Dinner
Mark your calendars and make plans to join us as we celebrate National Newspaper Week and America 250 in a uniquely Pennsylvania way at the 2026 Journalism Excellence Convention, Wednesday, Oct. 7, through Friday, Oct. 9, at The Central Hotel & Conference Center in Harrisburg. One of the many highlights of the convention will be the…
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Keystone Media Awards Luncheon
Mark your calendars and make plans to join us as we celebrate National Newspaper Week and America 250 in a uniquely Pennsylvania way at the 2026 Journalism Excellence Convention, Wednesday, Oct. 7, through Friday, Oct. 9, at The Central Hotel & Conference Center in Harrisburg. One of the many highlights of the convention will be the…
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Data Centers and Defamation Risk: A Discussion of Pennsylvania’s Anti-SLAPP Law Protections
Join PNA for a free members-only training, “Data Centers and Defamation Risk: A Discussion of Pennsylvania’s Anti-SLAPP Law Protections.” As proposed data center projects generate increasing public interest and controversy across Pennsylvania, journalists face important legal considerations when reporting about these developments. This session will examine defamation law in Pennsylvania, provide an overview of the…
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31st Annual Media Lawyers Conference
Attention Media Lawyers: Registration now open! The Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association plans to hold the 31st PNA Media Lawyers Conference on Monday, July 20, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Ballard Spahr offices, 1735 Market St. 51st floor, Philadelphia, PA. PNA encourages and welcomes your suggestions to help make this year’s conference as informative and…
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The Sunshine Act: Public Meetings & Finding the Story – even in the Boring Stuff
The Sunshine Act requires that government bodies conduct business in public. Transparency is the foundation of accountable journalism. During this session, we will discuss the basics of Pennsylvania’s Sunshine Act, your rights under the First Amendment, and how to effectively use the Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association as a resource. Learn how to access public records, work…
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Defamation and Invasion of Privacy – Anti-SLAPP
Many defamation and privacy claims are dismissed early under Anti‑SLAPP. Courts analyze whether the speech involves a public issue and Plaintiffs must show actual malice early in the process if they are public figures. Anti‑SLAPP can deter attempts to weaponize privacy torts. We’ll discuss: The elements of defamation and defenses to defamation cases Intrusion upon…
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On Deadline in Harm’s Way – Pittsburgh May 11
This two-part session is being held at Point Park University’s Center for Media Innovation in Pittsburgh on Monday, May 11, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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The Center Square Newswire Service Webinar
Add free daily newswire content to your publication PNA members are invited to attend a webinar on Thursday, April 23, at 11:00 a.m., to learn about the free newswire service from The Center Square. Learn how to expand your state-level and national coverage with free content from a news organization that the Ad Fontes Media…