Events
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EPA’s Draft Risk Assessment of PFOA/PFOS in Biosolids
Risk Assessment Process and Background, Information & Risk Communications This session is brought to you by the Mid Atlantic Biosolids Association. A panel of experts discusses the EPA’s draft risk assessment of PFOA/PFOS in Biosolids; from the risk assessment process, the publication of the draft risk assessment for PFAS in biosolids, and how to communicate…
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Sunshine Week: Getting to Know PA’s Transparency Law
In honor of Sunshine Week 2025, join us in-person or virtually for a round-up of the major decisions and happenings with Pennsylvania’s Right-to-Know Law and the Sunshine Act. Paula Knudsen Burke, the Pennsylvania-based attorney for the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, will moderate a panel that includes: Liz Wagenseller, Executive Director of OOR;…
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How to Navigate the Current Political Climate in the Newsroom
A forum for PNA member Editors, Media Leaders, and Senior Journalists Join us on Monday, August 25, at noon to participate in this one-hour, off-the-record, open forum to learn how to navigate the current political climate in the newsroom during these challenging times. We’ll talk about your own experiences and help come up with solutions together.…
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How to Navigate the Current Political Climate in the Newsroom
A forum for PNA member Editors, Media Leaders, and Senior Journalists Join us on Monday, April 28, at 1 p.m. to participate in this one-hour, off-the-record, open forum to learn how to navigate the current political climate in the newsroom during these challenging times. We’ll talk about your own experiences and help come up with solutions…
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How to Navigate the Current Political Climate in the Newsroom
A forum for PNA member Editors, Media Leaders, and Senior Journalists Join us on Monday, February 10, at 1 p.m. to participate in this one-hour, off-the-record, open forum to learn how to navigate the current political climate in the newsroom during these challenging times. We’ll talk about your own experiences and help come up with solutions…
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The Sunshine Act: Pennsylvania’s Open Meetings Law
There’s no better time than Sunshine Week to take a closer look at the open meetings law and its impact on your local coverage. This session reviews PA’s Sunshine Act with a focus on frequently asked questions and common issues. Melissa Melewsky, PNA’s Media Law Counsel, explains Pennsylvania’s Open Meetings Law, including reporters’ most common…
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PA’s Right to Know Law: Best Practices for Access
During this jam-packed session, we’ll not only review the basics of the Right-to-Know Law but also explain how to minimize delays and maximize access. Topics to be covered include tips for drafting a successful RTKL request, navigating the administrative appeal process, benefits of mediation and how to enforce grants of access. We’ll also review important…
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Advertising Laws: The Top Ten (and more) Legal Issues You Should Know
Melissa Melewsky, PNA’s Media Law Counsel, offers valuable information about laws that govern advertising. She’ll highlight some of the most common questions from the PNA Legal Hotline and offer advice on fair housing and fair employment laws as well as laws governing medical marijuana, CBD, tobacco and vaping products, beer and liquor, contests and gambling,…
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Fundraising Events for 2025
Are you looking to increase your fundraising and philanthropy efforts for 2025? Then this is the webinar for you! On Tuesday, Jan. 21, at 2 p.m., you will hear from experts at The Post and Courier (SC) about their successful end-of-year giving and other philanthropy events. The Post and Courier raised over $150,000 at its…