Member News
Get acquainted with the Club, other new members at a New Member Welcome Reception, Jan. 15
December 14, 2025
UPDATE on 12/17/25: The Membership Staff has postponed this event and rescheduled it for Thursday, Feb. 12, at 6 p.m. in the First Amendment Lounge. New members of the National Press Club are invited to a reception on Thursday, Jan. 15, at 6 p.m. in the Fourth Estate Room. Register here to attend…
Read MoreJoin a Meet the Media conversation about covering finance and the economy, Jan. 13
December 12, 2025
Join a Meet the Media conversation with Club President-elect Mark Schoeff Jr. and Stephanie Dhue, two journalists experienced in covering the economy and financial policy, on Tuesday, Jan. 13, at 6 p.m. Our featured speakers bring insights on reporting on markets, economic policy and the forces…
Read MorePhoto Team holiday party and show-and-tell, Dec. 17
December 4, 2025
The National Press Club's Photography Team will host its annual holiday party at noon Wednesday, Dec. 17, in the Cosgrove Lounge. The holiday celebration is open to all Club members and free for in-person and remote participants, but RSVPs are required. Register online. As we've done the past few…
Read MoreMember Author Team cancels Holiday Reception
December 2, 2025
Due to unforeseen scheduling conflicts, the National Press Club’s Member Authors Team is canceling its Holiday Reception scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 11, at 5: 30 p.m. in the Reliable Source’s Truman Lounge. The team’s leadership, Natalie Jacobsen and Heather Forsgren Weaver wish all members of the…
Read MoreDecember in Club history: Harding, Pyle, Pearl Harbor
December 2, 2025
Dip down anywhere in the National Press Club’s 117-year history and we find remarkable stories about events at our Club that contributed to American, world and social history. The Club’s History and Heritage Team is highlighting just a few each month so our members can appreciate the role the Club…
Read MoreCommunicators host holiday reception, Dec. 17
December 1, 2025
The Communicators will gather for a holiday reception at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17, in the Cosgrove Lounge. Grab a drink at the Reliable Source and head over to the Cosgrove Lounge to mingle over hors d'oeuvres. To join the Communicators Team or any other Club team, fill out the form here. Please…
Read MoreBountiful Reliable Source Holiday Buffet features fabulous food, jazz band, Dec. 11
November 23, 2025
One of the Reliable Source’s most anticipated events – its annual Holiday Buffet – will combine with Jazz Night for an evening of seasonal merriment at the Club Thursday, Dec. 11. The buffet, featuring traditional holiday dishes, will begin at 5:30 p.m. The Greater U Street Collective, which…
Read MoreThanksgiving break: Club to close tomorrow and Friday, adopt modified schedule today
November 21, 2025
The National Press Club will close tomorrow and Friday for the Thanksgiving holiday and shift to a modified schedule today. The Club will open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. today. The Reliable Source Restaurant will open for breakfast and lunch and take last dinner and drink orders at 6 p.m. The…
Read MoreBroadcast-Podcast Team holiday social, Tuesday
November 19, 2025
The Broadcast-Podcast Team will hold a holiday reception on Tuesday, Dec. 2, at 6 p.m. in the Cosgrove Lounge. Grab a drink at the Reliable Source and head over to the Cosgrove Lounge to mingle over hors d'oeuvres. Please submit your reservation via our online "Book a Reservation" form (please…
Read MoreYoung Members holiday reception, Friday
November 19, 2025
Raise a glass and join fellow Club members for an evening of lively conversation and great company at our Young Members Social at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 5, in the Cosgrove Lounge. This event is open on to members age 35 and under—an opportunity to connect, unwind and celebrate the spirit of the…
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