The Press Club

12/29/2025

Diane McNitt pays tribute to her dear friend and ours, Bette Alburger, in our latest blog.

Read it here.

https://www.thepressclubpa.org/post/in-memoriam-bette-alburger

In 2025, the Press Club bid farewell to a true lady, a gifted journalist, dear friend, and mentor: former Press Club President, Bette Alburger.“Friends for Life” is printed on a small Italian dish that Bette gifted Diane McNitt. Thankful for their endearing friendship, Diane was honored that her...

12/25/2025

12/15/2025

Penn State swag at the Press Club Raffle!

Come join us on Wednesday, December 17, at La Locanda for a chance to win these and other gifts. Hear Cathy McVey from Visit Philadelphia tell us about Philly’s part in our nation’s 250th Birthday celebration!

Still some tickets available….visit the website.

12/12/2025

For Press Club writers and friends, Temple Klein College offers essentials for your journalistic quest. Tote bag with journal, Cross pen, ceramic mug, key ring, and thermal travel cup. Available at the Press Club Raffle on December 17. Tickets at our website!

12/12/2025

Temple Sports Fans! Here’s a great bag of swag! Clear backpack, T-shirt, baseball cap, rally towel, lip balm, and ear buds. Available at the Press Club Raffle on December 17! Tickets at our website.

12/10/2025

Next Wednesday is our annual Holiday Luncheon and Basket Raffle! Did you get your tickets yet?

You won't want to miss our special guest, Cathy McVey, from Visit Philadelphia, or your chance to win a beautiful holiday basket!

McVey will tell us about Visit Philadelphia's Civic Pride marketing campaign and how they are promoting the city leading up to America's 250th.

Raffle/silent auction items include a shore getaway, round of golf, Eagles’ championship hat, a psychic medium party, a "Wicked" basket, gifts from Italy, music, art, sports memorabilia, Christmas decor, handmade treasures, college swag, jewelry, and more!

Proceeds from the raffle are dedicated to funding The Barbara Ormsby Award in Communications Excellence. The award is made annually to a full-time student in a Communications major at a Delaware County university.

Press Club events are open to the public so get your tickets TODAY and celebrate the holidays with us!

https://www.thepressclubpa.org/event-details/holiday-luncheon-and-basket-raffle-with-visit-philadelphias-cathy-mcvey

11/15/2025

Members Make Our Holiday Basket Raffle a Success!

Our Holiday Luncheon at La Locanda on December 17th will feature our annual Holiday Gift Basket and Bag Raffle, our only major fundraiser!

The Club is depending on member participation to make it a success. Please add your support with a donation of your own to this year’s raffle!

Proceeds benefit our Barbara Ormsby Award for Communications Excellence presented to a full-time student enrolled at a Delaware County institution of higher education.

Please reply to [email protected] with your expected donation TODAY!

Completed baskets or bags due by December 1, 2025.

Thank you!

11/14/2025

Did you get your tickets to A Taste of Delco yet?

If not, what are you waiting for!

Our participating restaurants are some of THE BEST in Delco!

Margaret Kuo's is a repeat Best of the Main Line winner

Romano's Stromboli is the birthplace of the stromboli and a winner of the Herr's Flavored by Philly contest

CRISP Chik'n is a Best of Philly and Best of the Main Line winner

Hunnypie is a Reader's Choice in Delco Mag's Delco's Favorites

Jane Baked It features petite desserts made from scratch recipes

Yum Cha Bubble Tea uses the freshest and highest quality ingredients in their drinks and snacks

Avalon Island Vodka is a premium vodka tea beverage

Give your taste buds a treat and explore the The Italian Cultural Center of the Delaware Valley!

The event is open to the public so spread the word and get YOUR tickets TODAY!

https://www.thepressclubpa.org/event-details/the-press-club-presents-a-taste-of-delco

Margaret Kuo's Restaurants Romano's Stromboli ’n Jane Baked It