WITF and LNP | LancasterOnline Forge New Model for Local News, Community Education and Civic Engagement in Central Pennsylvania
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Wednesday, April 26, 2023
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HARRISBURG, Pa., April 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LNP Media Group, owned by Steinman Communications Inc., and WITF today announced that together the two organizations are forging a new model for local news, community education and civic engagement in Central Pennsylvania.
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- HARRISBURG, Pa., April 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LNP Media Group, owned by Steinman Communications Inc., and WITF today announced that together the two organizations are forging a new model for local news, community education and civic engagement in Central Pennsylvania.
- The boards of directors for WITF and Steinman Communications (LNP's parent corporation) have approved of the gift of LNP to WITF, which is expected to close in June.
- WITF and LNP will leverage each other's strengths to achieve their educational mission through increased early childhood education, STEM education, media literacy and civic engagement programs.
- With support from The Steinman Foundation, The Steinman Institute for Civic Engagement will advance journalism, professional development of journalists, innovation, community engagement and community-focused education initiatives.