Pennsylvania News Media Association

06/16/2026

Reporters Without Borders (RSF USA) offers new resources for : The Providing Reporters with Emergency Supplies Fund is a new grant program to help journalists obtain personal protective equipment amid a spike in threats to those reporting on the ground over the past year.

Learn more: https://rsf.org/en/usa-rsf-launches-protective-equipment-grant-program-journalists-face-mounting-risks

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has launched the Providing Reporters with Emergency Safety Supplies (PRESS) Fund, a new grant program to help journalists obtain personal protective equipment (PPE) amid a spike in threats to those reporting on the ground over the past year. The PPE program’s initia...

06/15/2026

PNA Director of Government Affairs Jan Murphy and Director of Marketing and Membership Jane Hungarter recently visited the staff of TheBurg, a free monthly print publication that also provides daily online coverage of the greater Harrisburg region.

This year, TheBurg launched a new initiative in partnership with The Foundation for Enhancing Communities to support Partners in Purpose, a community-centered program designed to elevate the stories of local nonprofits making a difference in Dauphin and Cumberland counties.

Through the program, a community-based committee selected four local nonprofits to be featured for in-depth stories published in TheBurg's print and digital editions.

Written by TheBurg staff journalists, the articles highlight the organizations’ missions, impact and contributions to the community, each reaching more than 20,000 readers across Southcentral Pennsylvania.

Read the first story here: https://theburgnews.com/sports-health/tfec-theburg-partners-in-purpose-beacon-clinic-builds-health-through-care-community-and-collaboration

The project reflects TheBurg's ongoing commitment to telling stories that inform, engage and strengthen the communities it serves.

📸 Shown at TheBurg are, from left, staff reporter Alexandra Jones, Director of Sales Lauren Maurer, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief Larry Binda and Managing Director Maddie Gittens.

06/11/2026

Do you know a journalism leader whose impact has shaped Pennsylvania's news industry for decades?

The Lifetime Achievement Award 🏆 honors a current or former Pennsylvania newspaper publisher or senior manager whose career reflects outstanding service, leadership and dedication to journalism.

Nominations are open for individuals who have spent a significant portion of their careers serving Pennsylvania newspapers and advancing the profession.

Eligible nominations may be submitted by current or former owners or employees of Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association member organizations.

https://panewsmedia.org/contests-and-awards/lifetime-achievement-award/

Award Details Location PNA Annual Dinner Email [email protected] Contact Teresa Shaak Phone 717-703-3003 The 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award is posthumously honoring G. Ogden Nutting. View the 2025 PNA Awards Press […]

06/09/2026

Twenty-one student interns from across the commonwealth and beyond will be working at various Pennsylvania newsrooms this summer. PNA is proud to announce the students participating in the PNA Foundation Summer Newsroom Internship Program! 📣

Over the past year, the internship program has seen impressive growth…

✅ 156% increase in funding including a three-year grant

✅ 77% increase in student applications

✅ 56% increase in newsroom participation

The PNA Foundation will be working this summer to create a new internship microsite at pnafoundation.org for 2027.

If you are interested in supporting this work or being a host newsroom next summer, please contact PNA Foundation Executive Director Tanya Henderson at [email protected].

06/04/2026

Celebrate the people shaping the future of journalism in Pennsylvania! Submit your PNA award nominations today.

🏆 Lifetime Achievement

🏆 Ben Franklin Award

🏆 PNA Hall of Fame

🏆 News Media Industry Executive of the Year

🏆 News Media Industry Emerging Leader of the Year

🏆 News Media Industry Innovator of the Year

https://panewsmedia.org/contests-and-awards/

Each year, the PNA and the PNA Foundation honor the exceptional work of outstanding professional and student journalists, sales professionals, and newsroom leaders across Pennsylvania. Through our contests and awards, […]

06/03/2026

Share your hometown Americana photos for National Newspaper Week! 🇺🇸 PNA is inviting members to submit Americana-themed community photos captured by your staff for possible use in this year’s National Newspaper Week print and digital advertising campaign.

Built around the message “Trusted News. Stronger Communities.” and the tagline “Local journalism is woven into the fabric of our communities,” this year’s campaign will celebrate the hometown moments that connect Pennsylvanians — from parades and county fairs to children waving flags and community celebrations.

With Memorial Day just behind us and Fourth of July celebrations approaching, now is the perfect time to capture meaningful images that reflect the spirit of local America and the important role local journalism plays in documenting community life across Pennsylvania.

Members are encouraged to begin identifying and submitting high-resolution photos for consideration.

Send them to [email protected] today.

Kenny Stahl, right, with Butler Ruritan Boy Scouts Troop 6, raises one of three American Flags at the Butler County Courthouse. (Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle)

06/01/2026

PNA Director of Marketing and Membership Jane Hungarter and Director of Government Affairs Jan Murphy recently met with PNA member Bucks County Beacon owner and publisher Emily Smith to learn more about the organization’s mission and community impact.

The Bucks County Beacon focuses on strengthening communities, increasing civic engagement and empowering residents to make informed decisions.

Through resources such as its local voter guide, the organization works to promote public awareness while also highlighting the people who live and work in the community by publishing diverse local writers and activists.

The news media organization is also participating in the Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association Foundation’s Center for Journalism Excellence student internship program, which helps connect aspiring journalists with Pennsylvania news organizations.

Learn more about the Primary Election Voter Guide here: https://buckscountybeacon.com/2026-primary-election-voter-guide/

05/27/2026

Do you know someone making an impact through powerful storytelling, innovative leadership or excellence in media sales? Now is the time to nominate them for recognition by PNA and the PNA Foundation. 🏆🌟

Submit nominations before June 30 to be considered: https://panewsmedia.org/contests-and-awards/

📸 Bridget Wingert, former editor and founder at the Bucks County Herald Newspaper, receives the 2022 Benjamin Franklin Award for Excellence. She poses alongside Joe Wingert, publisher at the Bucks County Herald.

05/26/2026

Support the future of local journalism while enjoying a day of networking, camaraderie and friendly competition at the PNA Foundation Outing on June 23 at Colonial Golf & Tennis Club in Harrisburg! ⛳🏌‍♀️

Registration and sponsorship opportunities are now open for one of the Foundation’s signature fundraising events, which supports journalism training, workforce development and programs that strengthen Pennsylvania news media.

Gather your foursome, invite clients or colleagues, or become a sponsor and join news media professionals and industry partners from across the commonwealth for a great day on the course.

The Foundation is also seeking raffle item donations to help support fundraising efforts. Gift baskets, experiences, merchandise, event tickets and other contributions are greatly appreciated.

https://panewsmedia.org/event/2026-pna-foundation-golf-outing/

05/26/2026

Today’s journalists are navigating increasing pressure, safety concerns, rapid technological change and growing public scrutiny. 🚨🔎 The PNA Foundation’s Center for Journalism Excellence virtual “Meet the Moment” training series, formerly known as the Journalism Training Certification Program, is designed to help newsroom professionals respond with confidence through practical strategies, timely conversations and real-world guidance from industry experts.

Register by May 31 to save $100 with the early bird rate.

Registration is priced per news organization — not per person — making it a cost-effective training opportunity for your entire newsroom staff.

https://panewsmedia.org/pna-foundation-center-for-journalism-excellence-training/