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Free webinar for following SuperPAC spending
August 6, 2012
Journalists tracking SuperPAC money and other outside spending have the opportunity for some free online training Wednesday from The Sunlight Foundation. Foundation Editorial Director Bill Allison will lead a webinar demonstrating tools such as ″ and ″.″ The session also includes a preview of the…
Read MoreSrodes to discuss Roosevelt-era progressives at Aug. 16 book rap
August 6, 2012
James Srodes, a National Press Club Silver Owl who launched his career working for news organizations in the National Press Building, discusses his latest biography, “On Dupont Circle: Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt and the Progressives Who Shaped Our World” at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 16, in the…
Read MorePrice departs with a smile; fete celebrates 45-year Club career
August 5, 2012
The First Amendment Lounge erupted in cheers and clapping when Andrew Price walked in on Friday, Aug. 3, for his retirement party. Appearing relaxed in a short-sleeved purple plaid shirt, gray slacks and holding his cap in hand, he flashed the familiar endearing smile. Many things have changed at…
Read MoreMember's short film to screen at B.B.King Museum
August 1, 2012
True Delta, a blues-inspired short film based on an original concept by CBS News writer/reporter and Club Member Erickson Blakney will be shown at the B.B. King Museum in Indianola, Miss., on Aug. 10. The film explores the colorful world of Mississippi Delta Blues and its impact on the cultural,…
Read MoreMembers' Exhibit photos due Aug. 6-17
August 1, 2012
It's time for National Press Club members to submit their photos for the 13th Annual NPC Members' Photography Exhibition. Photo entries are due by Friday, Aug. 17, and may be submitted beginning Monday, Aug. 6, to the Club membership office. There will be a sign-in sheet. You will need to…
Read MoreWexler publishes first book on journalism in crisis
July 30, 2012
National Press Club Member Celia Wexler has published her first book, "Out of the News: Former Journalists Discuss a Profession in Crisis." The book has many NPC ties, including a mention of the Reliable Source, where she spent many hours interviewing her subjects, Wexler said. The 11 journalists…
Read MoreTalk travel writing with Freelance Committee at July 31 breakfast
July 30, 2012
Join the National Press Club's freelance journalists to talk about travel writing on Tuesday, July 31 breakfast. Please note that the date has been changed from Thursday due to Columnist Bill Raspberry’s memorial. The group meets at 8:45 a.m. in the McClendon room on the 14th floor and will discuss…
Read MoreHaver carries on family tradition of culinary, customer service excellence at Fourth Estate
July 29, 2012
Olivia Haver, the new manager of the Fourth Estate Restaurant at the National Press Club, grew up in and around restaurants. The daughter of a chef, she absorbed her father's passion for food and customer customer service and lived in a home where excellence in food preparation was the norm. Her…
Read MoreGet your bid in by July 27 for President's Suite at U.S. Open tennis tournament
July 26, 2012
Bidding for two tickets in the United States Tennis Association President’s Suite at the 2012 U.S. Open closes at 5 p.m. Friday, July 27. The winning bid will also include lunch and a behind-the-scenes tour of Arthur Ashe Stadium. Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience…
Read MoreRSVP today for July 27 Olympics kick off viewing; new link available
July 26, 2012
Join the National Press Club in waving the USA flag as the London 2012 Olympic Games kick off Friday, July 27, with an exciting Opening Ceremony that is scheduled to include a Paul McCartney performance. The Club will be airing NBC's coverage starting at 7:30 p.m. In honor of the host nation, the…
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