Events
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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…
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National Summit on Local News Preservation
Join us at the National Summit on Local News Preservation! Join the Internet Archive, Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE), and the Poynter Institute for The National Summit on Local News Preservation June 17, 2026, in National Harbor, Maryland (just south of Washington DC). This event will bring together the producers, preservers, and users of local…
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PFAS 101: Putting Together the Puzzle
PFAS 101: Putting Together the Puzzle is an informational webinar hosted by the Mid-Atlantic Biosolids Association in partnership with the Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association focused on emerging PFAS concerns and their impacts on wastewater treatment and biosolids management. The session will provide a high-level overview of what PFAS are, how they became widespread, and how…
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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 supervising attorney, Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, the session’s speakers included Molly Eichel, deputy managing editor for live and breaking news for The Philadelphia…
