Punxsutawney Spirit
Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, United StatesEnglishServing the community of Punxsutawney and surrounding Jefferson County, this publication provides local news coverage with a legacy dating back to its founding in 1873. It is most widely recognized for its annual front-page reporting on the town’s world-famous Groundhog Day tradition and its role as the primary chronicler of regional events.
MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN PENNSYLVANIA
Dating back to the colonial era, the local press tradition in this Mid-Atlantic commonwealth is defined by large metropolitan dailies anchoring opposite ends of the state. The Lenfest Institute-owned Philadelphia Inquirer dominates eastern circulation, tracing its roots to 1829. On the western side, the Block Communications-owned Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and the conservative-leaning Tribune-Review serve the greater Pittsburgh area. Further east, Alden Global Capital operates the Morning Call for Allentown readers. Specialized publications also serve distinct communities, notably the historic African-American weekly Philadelphia Tribune and the Spanish-language news outlet Al Día. Paperboy indexes 131 Pennsylvania newspapers — browse the full directory below.
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