How to Read Pennsylvania Public Notices on the PNA Website

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The Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association (PNA) website, panewsmedia.org, provides a direct entry point to Pennsylvania public notices. On the homepage, look for the "Public Notices" section and select the View PA Public Notices link. That link takes you to the public notices resource, where the site's stated purpose is to help you "stay informed, speak up, shape your community" and "know what is happening" in Pennsylvania.

What public notices are

Public notices are announcements that government bodies or other entities are required to publish publicly. They typically cover official actions and proceedings that residents may need or want to know about. The PNA frames reading them as a way to follow what is happening locally and to participate in community matters.

How to get there

  1. Go to panewsmedia.org.
  2. Find the Public Notices section on the homepage. It appears with the heading "Stay informed with Public Notices."
  3. Select the View PA Public Notices link.
  4. Read the notices available through that resource.

The homepage presents the same call to action more than once — both in the main Public Notices block and again in the events and notices listing — so if you don't see it immediately, scan further down the page.

What else the site offers

The PNA describes itself as the official trade association for print and digital news outlets in Pennsylvania. Its stated mission is to advance the business interests of Pennsylvania news media organizations and to promote a free and independent press. Beyond public notices, the site organizes resources for people working in management, editorial, advertising, production, or circulation, including:

  • Legislative Affairs – advocacy on public policy affecting local news media
  • Legal Hotline – free unlimited counseling for PNA members, available year-round
  • Training & Events – virtual and in-person educational sessions
  • Advertising & Marketing – sales flyers, research information, and statewide ad campaigns
  • Editorial Resources – press passes/hang tags, complimentary articles, and a subscription-based editorial cartoon service
  • Contests & Awards – programs recognizing news media personnel, student journalists, and company leaders
  • Headlines & Deadlines – a member e-newsletter covering association, industry, legal, and legislative topics
  • For Students – resources from the PNA Foundation for high school and college students, teachers, and advisers

Key points to keep in mind

  • The public notices link is the starting point; the PNA homepage does not itself display the notices inline.
  • Some PNA services, such as the Legal Hotline, are described as member benefits, so access may depend on membership.
  • The site also promotes dated events, including the Journalism Excellence Convention, National Newspaper Week (Oct. 4–10), and the PNA General Membership Meeting (Oct. 9, with registration by Oct. 2). These dates come from the page as published and may change, so confirm current details on the site.