Philadelphia Tribune e-edition to debut next month
The Philadelphia Tribune, the nation's oldest and the Philadelphia region's largest newspaper serving the African-American community, reached an agreement in principle with Virtual Paper, a business of Montreal-based Tree Technologies, to provide an electronically transmitted digital replica edition of the Tribune by early February.

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Some Beaver County Times employees laid off
The Beaver County Times in Bridgewater has laid off 10 full-time and 11 part-time employees as part of an effort to eliminate duplication of duties and to streamline production.

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It's not too late to tap into the power of the 'Pay It Forward' challenge

Time is ticking away and the last “Pay It Forward” focus group will be held on Jan. 22 in Harrisburg. If your newspaper has not already confirmed its attendance at this key meeting, sign up today! Just e-mail payitforward@pa-news.org.

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Centre Daily Times: Time for real reform
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Mercury: Newly seated boards may want to learn open-meetings law
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For more open records editorials, visit: passopenrecords.org

From the Legal Hotline:
A local church wants to advertise a New Year’s Eve fundraising event and advertise beer and mixed drinks for sale. The church does not have a liquor license. Can an organization that doesn’t have a liquor license sell alcohol?

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A bar wants to advertise “$2.00 beers and $1.50 well drinks” for its daily happy hour. Can we print drink prices in our newspaper?

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Use this link to visit the PNA Legal Department's archive of "From the Legal Hotline" columns.  

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'Press' parking sticker: Your opinion counts!
In past years, PNA has distributed "Press" parking stickers. This year we'd like to hear your opinion about these stickers. Please e-mail communications@pa-news.org with your response to the following:

• Does your newspaper currently use the "Press" parking sticker? If yes, is the sticker helpful?
• Would a "Press" parking hang tag be a better option?

Government Affairs Conference
Jan. 30-31
The Hilton Harrisburg & Towers, Harrisburg
It’s an election year and we’re getting excited – come to the Government Affairs Conference and rev up your thinking about elections and issues!

Publishers, editors and Capitol reporters should attend. Full-time registration is an economical $149. Part-time options are also available, starting at just $39.

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America East Newspaper Operations and Technology Conference
March 10-12
The Hershey Lodge and Convention Center
Hershey, Pa.
"The entire content industry needs to focus on online strategy – NOW!" "Small to medium-size newspapers are most at risk. The market is theirs to lose."

Statements like these are the stock-in-trade of Michael Rogers, keynote speaker at America East. Rogers is a futurist-in-residence at The New York Times Company and author of the "Practical Futurist" column for MSNBC.

America East is bringing Rogers to you on March 11 for a sure-to-amaze, not-to-be-missed keynote presentation. He will address major technology issues, audience trends and the use of content devices like e-paper and advanced mobile. He will discuss audience engagement, including new ways of storytelling and community involvement -- plus other significant challenges that content companies can expect over the next five years and that you cannot afford to ignore!

For more information on Michael Rogers' keynote and other America East sessions and vendors:

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Networking reception: Create new partnerships, seize new opportunities
Please join us for a mixer to bring together Pennsylvania newspaper professionals and journalism students and advisers for an evening of networking hosted by the PNA Foundation and selected Pennsylvania college newspapers. Here are four networking opportunities:

Thursday, Feb. 28
PNA headquarters, Harrisburg
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Tuesday, April 1
Saint Joseph's University, Philadelphia
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Wednesday, April 9
Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana
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Thursday, April 10
Mansfield University of Pennsylvania, Mansfield
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Newspaper Excellence in Cyberspace Awards
Deadline to enter: Jan. 18
Find out how your newspaper's Web site stacks up against its competitors. This national competition recognizes outstanding newspaper Web sites in multiple categories. Each entrant will also receive back a brief assessment of how well the Web site measures up.

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Foundation Update: NIE and the 2008 election
Perfect timing for the primaries and election of 2008! Start planning now to ensure your teachers take advantage of this important event with great NIE educational materials.

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March 27: Online Streetfighter Workshop
Hey, ad reps! Learn how to maximize your online ad revenue from Mike Blinder, a worldwide online sales guru.

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April 10: PSNE Weekly Renewal Workshop
Weeklies aren't dailies, so why report the same way? Celebrate the differences and make your weekly shine.

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Sunshine Week launches free ads in its elections-oriented 'Sunshine Campaign'
The Sunshine Campaign, intended to spur discussion of open government issues in the election year, rolled out new Web and print ads that can be used free of charge by participants.

The ads, in English and Spanish, are available on the Sunshine Week Web site, http://www.sunshineweek.org.

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