What kind of programming does PCN carry?
PCN is primarily a public affairs network carrying unedited live and same-day coverage of Pennsylvania Senate and House floor proceedings. The network also televises committee hearings, press conferences, speeches and other public forums and events where the business of the state is debated, discussed, and decided.

The network also carries programming on topics and culture that interest Pennsylvania residents. Among these special events include exclusive coverage of the PA State Farm Show, Groundhog Day, PIAA high school sporting championships, Gettysburg National Military Park Walking Tours, and three original weekly series.

“PA Books” is a weekly hour-long discussion highlighting an author or editor of a book spotlighting Pennsylvania history, events, industry, people, and culture.

“PCN Tours” features video visits to museums and manufacturing facilities throughout the state. All tours are led by a representative of the facility and are televised with a minimum of edits. Suggestions for tours are always welcome – PCN does not charge (nor does it receive payment) for producing a tour.

PCN showcases full-length interviews with prominent Pennsylvanians each week on “PCN Profiles.” The program is less issue-oriented than other public affairs offerings on PCN, tending toward life and career decisions made by the featured guest that shaped their personal development.

On Monday and Thursday evenings, PCN televises the live “PCN Call-in” program” giving state residents an opportunity to speak directly to government officials and newsmakers by calling toll-free at 866-PCN-LIVE.

Other regular programs include “Homework Help on PCN,” “Journalists Roundtable,” “PCN Game of the Week,” and “PA Press Club.”

How is PCN funded?
PCN receives no federal or state funding. The network is supported through a monthly per-subscriber fee paid by participating cable companies that carry PCN on their channel lineup.

What channel is PCN on my television?
PCN is voluntarily carried on nearly 150 cable systems in the Commonwealth. To see a list of PCN-participating cable companies and channel designations, click here.

Instead of cable, I have a satellite dish. Can I still watch PCN?
PCN is available through local cable television companies. PCN is also available via streaming video on the network website at www.pcntv.com. Visitors should select the “Watch PCN Online” link in the upper left-hand section of the home page.

Does PCN just carry news from the Harrisburg area?
PCN is a statewide network with bureaus in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. Network camera crews and producers consistently travel throughout the state to provide coverage of timely and informative events of interest to all Pennsylvania residents.

How can I find out what is on PCN every day?
PCN’s daily program schedule is developed each weekday evening and is posted on the network web page. Viewers interested in receiving the free schedule listing by email should send a request to pcntv@pcntv.com. Please include your email address, hometown, and cable system. (This information will not be released to any outside organization and will only be used to deliver PCN-related programming and network information.)

What books, tours and profiles have appeared on PCN?
Please check the network’s web page links for complete listings of “PCN Tours,” “PA Books,” and “PCN Profiles.”

How can I suggest a tour for PCN Tours?
PCN is always looking for fresh ideas. Before contacting the network with your ideas, please be sure that the facility you are recommending is located in Pennsylvania. Viewer suggested should nclude the company name, address, and contact name of phone number.

How can I get a copy of PCN Tours: A Companion to the Popular Television Series?
PCN Tours: A Companion to the Popular Television Series, edited by PCN President and CEO Brian Lockman, is a print version of 28 of the network’s most popular tours. The book was published in the fall of 2002 and is available from PCN.

What kind of special events does PCN carry?
PCN annually carries events from the Pennsylvania Farm Show, Groundhog Day festivities in Punxsutawney, Gettysburg National Military Park Walking tours, PIAA high school sports and championships, and other special events throughout the year.

Why does PCN carry these events?
Special events like these are part of Pennsylvania culture. As part of PCN’s commitment to providing a diversity of network programming and serving state residents, events such as the PA State Farm Show, James Buchanan’s birthday celebration, Groundhog Day, and the anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg have become some of the most popular and requested programming.

What is PCN’s connection to high school sports?
Through an agreement with the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA), PCN has exclusive statewide telecasting rights to high school championships in soccer, field hockey, volleyball, cross country, football, team and individual wrestling, swimming and diving, basketball, track and field, baseball, and softball. Most state finals are carried live and replayed at least once on our statewide service.

I am a teacher. Can I use PCN programming in my classroom?
PCN encourages educators to use network programming in the classroom. Educators are welcome to videotape PCN programming for use in their curricula. PCN offers “PCN in the Classroom” – an award-winning program designed to complement classroom study with lesson plans and a video lending library available for teachers.

What is Deutsche Welle?
Deutsche Welle is international news coverage that alternates in German an English every hour. As part of a celebration of Pennsylvania heritage, PCN offers Deutsche Welle programming during the overnight hours.

How do I get PCN?
PCN is available on participating cable systems throughout Pennsylvania. For a listing of these systems and their channel designations, click here. If your cable system does not carry PCN, please contact the cable company office to express your interest in receiving the network in your area.

How can I be a part of PCN?
PCN is one of the fastest growing organizations in the state. For information on employment and internship opportunities, visit the network’s Current Employment/Internship Opportunities page here.

How can I contact PCN?
Viewers can contact PCN through mail, phone, or email. The network’s address is 401 Fallowfield Road, Camp Hill, PA 17011. Phone and email are 717-730-6000 and pcntv@pcntv.com.