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PG Post does not publish a submission form, email address, or contributor guideline on its homepage. The page evidence shows only the site's section structure and article bylines, so the reliable path is to use the sections themselves as a map: Commentary and Community are where local voices and contributed pieces appear, and the site's own pages are the place to look for current contact or editorial details. If you need a guaranteed channel today, treat the site's navigation and any linked contact page as the starting point rather than assuming a policy that isn't documented.
What the homepage tells you about how content gets in
The PG Post homepage lists these recurring sections:
- Home
- Neighbors
- Community
- Commentary
- Business
- Archives
- Tax Sales
Two of those — Commentary and Community — are the natural homes for reader-submitted opinion and local voices. The presence of a Business section also suggests that announcements from organizations and companies are part of the mix.
The homepage also carries a byline reading "By PRESS OFFICER," attached to a Melwood Enterprises story about employee Marc Lusby. That byline pattern is useful: it indicates the site runs both staff-written and contributed or organization-supplied articles, with the source credited at the top. If you are submitting on behalf of an organization, expect your piece to be attributed the same way.
Steps to submit or pitch
- Open pgpost.com and scan the top-level navigation. Look for a "Contact," "About," "Submit," or "Advertise" link. These are the standard places small local outlets park submission and editorial contact information.
- Check the Commentary and Community sections directly. Read two or three recent pieces to see the length, tone, and whether they carry an author byline or an organization credit. Matching that format makes your submission easier to place.
- Look at how existing contributed stories are credited. The Melwood article credits "PRESS OFFICER, Melwood Enterprises" — meaning the submitting organization supplied both the text and the attribution line. Prepare the equivalent for your own submission: a name, a title, and the organization.
- Send your item through whatever contact channel the site lists. If the site shows only a general contact route, use it and state clearly in the first line whether you are offering a news tip, a commentary piece, or a community announcement.
- Verify before you wait. Because no submission policy is published on the homepage, confirm the outlet is still accepting contributions before investing time in a long piece.
Matching your submission to the right section
| What you have | Where it likely belongs | What to include |
|---|---|---|
| Opinion or argument on a local issue | Commentary | Author name, affiliation, and a clear point of view |
| Neighborhood event, recognition, or local milestone | Community or Neighbors | Date, place, people involved, and a photo credit if you supply images |
| Company or nonprofit announcement | Business | Organization name, spokesperson title, and a quotable line |
| Document or tip about public spending, tax sales, or local government | News tip | Specific documents, dates, and verifiable details |
The Tax Sales section is a standing feature rather than a submissions category, so material about tax sales is better framed as a news tip than as a commentary pitch.
Common sticking points
- No published guidelines. The homepage excerpt does not include submission rules, word counts, or deadlines. Do not assume a policy exists — ask, or check the site's own pages for one.
- Attribution expectations. Contributed pieces on the site carry an organizational byline. Submitting without a clear attribution line may slow down or block publication.
- Photos. The Melwood story carries a photo credit ("Photo courtesy Melwood Enterprises"). If you send images, include the credit line and confirm you have the right to share them.
- Timing. Community and recognition stories are often tied to awareness months or events, as the Melwood piece is tied to National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Sending a timely item well before the relevant date improves the odds it runs while it still matters.
What to do if you can't find a submission route
If the site offers no visible contact or submission link, the practical fallback is to reach the outlet through the contact details published alongside its articles or in its business listings. State your purpose in one sentence, keep the pitch short, and attach only what is needed to evaluate it. Until PG Post publishes explicit contributor guidelines, any submission process is a matter of contacting the outlet directly rather than following a documented procedure.