Member News

Club archives tour scheduled for Nov. 22 is sold out

November 15, 2024

The members-only tour of the National Press Club Archives on Oct. 18 was so popular it reached capacity. Now the second scheduled tour for Friday, Nov. 22, is also at capacity. But watch The Wire for updates on when another tour will be scheduled, probably in 2025. The members-only tours include…

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Club offers pet insurance as new member benefit

November 14, 2024

NPC members with cats, dogs and other pets will be able to take advantage of the Club's latest benefit. Kanguro Pet Insurance has been added to our growing list of member benefits. Kanguro covers accidents and illnesses (excluding pre-existing conditions), offers a wellness/preventive care option,…

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Holiday shopping made easier with Club swag at online store

November 14, 2024

Looking for holiday gifts? The National Press Club’s online store has a lineup of exclusive merchandise. The list includes sweatshirts, baseball caps, mugs, and golf ball markers with the NPC seal.  Tales From The National Press Club by Gil Klein is  $15, down from $21.99, and the classic NPC…

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Club member's new book explores immigration issues

November 13, 2024

Immigration,  a hot-button issue in the presidential election that President-elect Donald Trump said would be a priority in his second term, is the focus of National Press Club member Margaret (Peggy Sands) Orchowski’s new primer, "The 5 Basics Everyone Should Know About Immigration." "I wrote the…

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Journalism experience in Japan shapes Club member’s historical novel

November 13, 2024

Natalie Jacobsen's journalism career began at age 13 writing Harry Potter book reviews for local newspapers. A fascination with Japan in college led to an opportunity to work in the country as a photographer and then a journalist.  Natalie Jacobsen In the latest edition of Update-1, Jacobsen, a…

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Did you know? You can book your holiday party at the Club

November 8, 2024

The festive season is just around the corner, and there's no better place to celebrate than the iconic National Press Club. Imagine hosting your holiday party in a venue steeped in history, with incomparable elegance and charm. Elegant Spaces: Select from our beautiful event rooms, perfect for…

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Library of Congress folklife specialist to address History and Heritage Team lunch, Today

November 8, 2024

Nancy Groce, senior folklife specialist at the Library of Congress, will speak at the next meeting of the National Press Club’s History and Heritage Team at noon Wednesday, Nov. 13, in the Cosgove Lounge. Groce produces and hosts “America Works,” a podcast that explores the work lives of average…

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Friendsgiving buffet in the Reliable Source is calling you. Can you make it there tonight?

November 8, 2024

Celebrate Thanksgiving early at the National Press Club with a Friendsgiving dinner at the Reliable Source beginning at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20.   The Friendsgiving dinner, which is open to Club members and their guests, features a buffet of traditional Thanksgiving fare -- turkey, ham, sweet…

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Island nation of St. Kitts and Nevis seeks complete sustainability, ambassador tells Club Members

November 7, 2024

The island country of St. Kitts and Nevis has set a goal of becoming entirely sustainable, Ambassador Jacinth Henry-Martin told more than two dozen members of the National Press Club International Correspondents Committee who attended the group's latest Embassy Night on Oct. 24.  “We are happy to…

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Newspapers, magazines available in Eric Friedheim National Journalism Library

October 31, 2024

Starting Monday, Nov. 4, physical copies of the newspapers and magazines available through your National Press Club membership can be found in the Eric Friedheim National Journalism Library. Periodicals will no longer be distributed on the Club's14th floor.  Managed by the National Press Club…

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