The Central Penn Business Journal is a business newspaper headquartered in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The print publication is circulated on a weekly basis and covers five counties in central Pennsylvania: Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, and York.
It was acquired by New Media Investment Group in 2016.
The Business Journal staff reporters:
Roger DuPuis, who covers Cumberland County, manufacturing, distribution and energy.
David O'Connor, who covers York County, nonprofits, education and workforce.
Michael Sadowski, who covers Lebanon County, banking and finance, law and technology.
Jason Scott, who covers Dauphin County, state government, real estate, construction, media and marketing.
Lenay Ruhl, who covers Lancaster County, health care and agribusiness..
Awards and recognition
In 2013, the Business Journal was recognized for the following:
Professional Keystone Awards (Pennsylvania Newspaper Association), Division VI Sweepstakes Award: CPBJ Staff (This marks the fifth year in a row the Central Penn Business Journal claimed this distinction.)
1st: Video Storytelling: Amy Spangler
1st: Graphic/Photo Illustration: Kathryn Morton and Amy Spangler
1st: Front Page Design: Kathryn Morton
1st: Niche Publication: CPBJ staff for Construction and Real Estate
1st: News Beat Reporting: Jim T. Ryan, technology
1st: Online Special Project: Hope Stephan and staff for Health Care Reform Resource Center
2nd: Distinguished Writing – Weekly: Heather Stauffer
2nd: Series: Jason Scott for Pensions
2nd: Graphic/Photo Illustration: Kathryn Morton and Amy Spangler
2nd: Niche Publication: CPBJ staff for Currents
2nd: Special Projects: Brent Burkey, Liquid Assets
Honorable Mention: Editorial: Hope Stephan
Honorable Mention: Ongoing News: Jim T. Ryan
Honorable Mention: Page Design: Kathryn Morton
SPJ Spotlight Awards (Society of Professional Journalists) 1st: Photo Story: Amy Spangler, Heather Stauffer
1st: Sports Reporting: Brent Burkey
1st: Editorial Writing: Hope Stephan
1st: Environmental Reporting: Tim Stuhldreher
1st: Web Use: Hope Stephan and staff for Health Care Reform Resource Center
2nd: Tabloid Page Design: Kathryn Morton
2nd: Sports Reporting: Jason Scott
2nd: Enterprise Reporting: Jason Scott
2nd: Headline Writing: Kathryn Morton
2nd: Business and Labor Reporting: Tim Stuhldreher
2nd: Sports Photography: Amy Spangler
2nd: Health and Medical Reporting: Heather Stauffer
3rd: Tabloid Design: Kathryn Morton, Amy Spangler
3rd: Feature Story: Jim T. Ryan
3rd: Feature Photography: Amy Spangler
3rd: Environmental Reporting: Brent Burkey
AABP Awards (Alliance of Area Business Publications) Bronze award: Best headlines: Staff
