Founded in 2018, Coal Region Canary is dedicated to providing in-depth, local news and features to the people and organizations that live in, work in, visit, and enjoy Schuylkill County. Our mission is to keep our community informed and engaged with the stories that matter most.
Our Team
Coal Region Canary is backed by a team of journalists and news media veterans who have collectively covered Schuylkill County for over 40 years. Our experienced team brings a wealth of knowledge and a passion for journalism to every story we report.
What Makes Us Unique
Coal Region Canary stands out from other local news sources by combining old-school, hard-hitting, and fearless journalism with the latest technologies and approaches to information sharing. We are committed to asking the tough questions and listening to the people answering them. Unlike legacy media in Schuylkill County, which hides its information behind a paywall, we believe in making news accessible to everyone. Our unmatched experience and skill in reporting ensure that we cover the news that matters most to our readers.
In addition to hard news, we take pride in creating features on local heroes, entrepreneurs, discoverers, creators, and other notable individuals in the anthracite coal region. These stories highlight the vibrant and resilient spirit of our community.
Our Achievements
In a short time, Coal Region Canary has broken many major news stories and established itself as a trusted news source. We often say that Coal Region Canary is the site that elected officials and other news sources read first. Our commitment to quality journalism has earned us a loyal following and a reputation for excellence.
Help Coal Region Canary Gather News to Share
Email anything you believe is news to newscanary@gmail.com.
News tips: Give us the inside scoop on politicians gone wrong. Something in your neighborhood becoming a growing issue, let us know. Is something being ignored? We’ll look into it!
Community events: Send any and all community events to our news tip hotline. Include as much information as possible about your event. Include photos.
Community news: Did your fire company recently host an important training session? Is your non-profit offering a new service?
School news: Is your school group participating or organizing a community event? Let us know.
Anything: If you think it’s news, let us know!
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