Pennsylvania News Media Association

Pennsylvania News Media Association Our mission is to advance the business interests of Pennsylvania news media organizations and to promote a free and independent press.
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Apply for the 2026 Professional Keystone Media Awards Contest and the A-Mark Prize for Investigative Journalism before F...
02/24/2026

Apply for the 2026 Professional Keystone Media Awards Contest and the A-Mark Prize for Investigative Journalism before Friday, Feb. 27!

Winners will be announced in June and celebrated at the Keystone Media Awards Luncheon on Oct. 8 during the PNA Annual National Newspaper Week Convention in Harrisburg.

Learn more and apply today: https://panewsmedia.org/contests-and-awards/keystone-media-awards-professional/

https://panewsmedia.org/contests-and-awards/a-mark-prize-for-investigative-journalism-in-pennsylvania/

📸 Briana White, New Pittsburgh Courier, with her first place award at the 2025 Keystone Media Awards.

PNA members can take simple, strategic steps to make public notices more prominent. Shine a light on public notices with...
02/23/2026

PNA members can take simple, strategic steps to make public notices more prominent. Shine a light on public notices with this helpful flyer.

Public notice ads are essential for participatory government, and they inform taxpayers about government proposals that affect their lives and wallets before decisions are made. Making notices easy to find is critical.

Download this flyer to learn how you can help: https://panewsmedia.org/legislative-affairs/pennsylvania-public-notices/

Across the commonwealth, newspapers are marking Black History Month with special coverage that underscores the lasting i...
02/23/2026

Across the commonwealth, newspapers are marking Black History Month with special coverage that underscores the lasting impact of Black Americans on their communities, the state and the nation.

PNA is highlighting two of Pennsylvania’s Black-owned newspapers, the New Pittsburgh Courier and The Spirit Newspaper, and the distinctive ways they are observing the month’s significance.

Read more in our recent Member Spotlight: https://panewsmedia.org/black-history-month-newspaper-coverage-across-pennsylvania/

📸 Ashley Johnson, sales director, shown here at one of the New Pittsburgh Courier’s award ceremonies in 2025. Photo courtesy of the New Pittsburgh Courier

📸 Delaware County Council Chairman Richard Womack, Jr. (left) and SPIRIT Publisher Paul A. Bennett

📸 New Pittsburgh Courier Editor and Publisher Rod Doss

Gain a high-level understanding of what PFAS are, how they became widespread, and how they enter wastewater systems duri...
02/22/2026

Gain a high-level understanding of what PFAS are, how they became widespread, and how they enter wastewater systems during the Feb. 25 virtual session, "PFAS 101: Putting Together the Puzzle."

Drawing from both small and large utility perspectives, the discussion will address testing realities, regulatory developments, operational considerations, and community impacts as utilities navigate this evolving issue while continuing to protect public health.

Hosted by the Mid-Atlantic Biosolids Association in partnership with the Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association.

Don't miss this insightful webinar on emerging PFAS concerns and their impacts on wastewater treatment, biosolids management, and public health. You'll learn about testing realities, regulatory developments, operational considerations, and community impacts.

Register now ⤵️
https://panewsmedia.org/event/pfas-101-putting-together-the-puzzle/
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Registration is open for the 2026 Keystone News Summit! Join us April 15–17 at Hershey Lodge in Hershey, PA, for a state...
02/18/2026

Registration is open for the 2026 Keystone News Summit! Join us April 15–17 at Hershey Lodge in Hershey, PA, for a statewide conversation focused on strengthening local news. Early-bird rates available for a limited time.

https://keystonenewssummit.org/

Entries due Feb. 27! ⏰🏆 The 2026 Professional Keystone Media Awards honor excellence in journalism and the values of the...
02/17/2026

Entries due Feb. 27! ⏰🏆

The 2026 Professional Keystone Media Awards honor excellence in journalism and the values of the First Amendment.

Winners will be announced in June and celebrated Oct. 8 at the Keystone Media Awards Luncheon during the Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association Annual Convention in Harrisburg.

Submit your best work and be recognized: https://panewsmedia.org/contests-and-awards/keystone-media-awards-professional/

Award Details The Keystone Media Awards – formerly called the Keystone Press Awards before merging with the PAPME Media Awards in 2020 – reinforce excellence by individuals in the news media […]

The new PNA at a glance flyer provides members with a quick, easy-to-reference overview of PNA, the PNA Foundation and M...
02/16/2026

The new PNA at a glance flyer provides members with a quick, easy-to-reference overview of PNA, the PNA Foundation and MANSI Media. View it today to gain a better understanding of how the three organizations work together to deliver programs, services and support for Pennsylvania’s news media community.

https://panewsmedia.org/pna-at-a-glance/

Apply for the A-Mark Prize for Investigative Journalism by Feb. 27 and win cash awards! 💰🏆PNA is partnering with The A-M...
02/13/2026

Apply for the A-Mark Prize for Investigative Journalism by Feb. 27 and win cash awards! 💰🏆

PNA is partnering with The A-Mark Foundation to present the A-Mark Prize for Investigative Journalism in Pennsylvania, offering cash awards totaling up to $15,000.

The competition supports investigative reporting by providing resources for Pennsylvania reporters and their newsrooms.

The prize is included in the Professional Keystone Media Awards Contest and must be submitted through the online contest system.

Apply today: https://panewsmedia.org/contests-and-awards/a-mark-prize-for-investigative-journalism-in-pennsylvania/

Investigative reporters are trained to follow the money, but it takes resources to follow the money. That’s why the PNA Foundation and the A-Mark Foundation have created a new competition […]

Attract young readers to your publication with KidsPage, a high-quality, educational feature available at no cost to PNA...
02/11/2026

Attract young readers to your publication with KidsPage, a high-quality, educational feature available at no cost to PNA members.

Designed for children ages 6–14, each edition includes science topics, puzzles, fun facts and colorful illustrations—and is fully produced and ready to publish.

KidsPage can run as a single-page broadsheet or four-page tabloid on a weekly, biweekly or monthly schedule, making it easy to fit your newsroom’s needs while strengthening connections with families, classrooms and community partners.

New editions are available every Thursday via our dedicated FTP site. Learn more here: https://panewsmedia.org/editorial/free-weekly-childrens-content-for-members/

Reminder: 2026 Professional Keystone Media Award entries are due by Friday, Feb. 27! 🏆 🗞️ The annual Professional Keysto...
02/10/2026

Reminder: 2026 Professional Keystone Media Award entries are due by Friday, Feb. 27! 🏆 🗞️

The annual Professional Keystone Media Awards spotlight the best in journalism, challenging news professionals to elevate their craft, champion excellence and defend the rights and responsibilities of the First Amendment.

Winners will be announced in June and celebrated at the Keystone Media Awards Luncheon on Oct. 8 during the PNA Annual National Newspaper Week Convention in Harrisburg.

Apply today: https://panewsmedia.org/contests-and-awards/keystone-media-awards-professional/

Award Details The Keystone Media Awards – formerly called the Keystone Press Awards before merging with the PAPME Media Awards in 2020 – reinforce excellence by individuals in the news media […]

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4000 Crums Mill Road, Suite 101
Harrisburg, PA
17112

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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(717)7033000

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