Philadelphia Daily News

Chris Stigall 3.21.13

Chris talks liquor, latenight TV, and Twitter and how they all are effecting Philadelphia. Pennsylvania Lawmakers are voting today on the privatizing of the state liquor system. Rumors say Jimmy Fallon could be moving NBC late night to NYC if he takes over for Jay Leno. D.A. Seth Williams gets caught following interesting twitter accounts. Chris personally speaks with Bernard McCormick author celebrating Philly Mag, Evan Nappen lawyer of SJ man posting Facebook photos of his son holding a rifle, and Matt Brouillette from the commonwealth foundation joins us to discuss the bill to privatize the plcb.

Talk Radio 1210 WPHT–2013/03/21

(Gov. Tom Corbett, in 2011 file photo by Patrick Smith/ Getty Images)

Corbett Aide Denies Governor Violated Ethics By Accepting Gifts

A published report says Gov. Corbett and his wife accepted $11,000 in gifts in 2010 — the year he was elected — and 2011, his first year in office, from business executives, lobbyists, and lobbying firms.

2013/03/05

(Packing materials lay on the floor at the scene of the accident that killed Jeff Troester. Photo provided by plaintiff's attorney.)

Widow of Man Killed By Newsprint Roll Sues Philadelphia Newspaper Company

A rail car loaded with 1,500-pound rolls of newsprint is at the heart of the lawsuit filed by Sarah Troester of Claymont, Del.

2013/02/19

Delivery Drivers Approve New, Two-Year Deal at Philadelphia Inquirer, Daily News

Teamsters leader John Laigaie says the vote was 169 to 4 because his members understand the realities of a newspaper business in decline.

2013/01/28

(The former headquarters of the Inquirer and Daily News. File photo by William Thomas Cain/ Getty Images)

2012 Year in Review: Philadelphia’s Daily Newspapers Sold — Again

This year saw Philadelphia’s two daily newspapers change hands for the fourth time in five years, in a secretive deal that involved hedge funds, local political bosses, and the censoring of reporters’ stories.

2012/12/28

Philadelphia Daily Newspapers Switching To Smaller Newsprint Size

The Inquirer and Daily News will shrink by about four inches, from 48 inches wide (unfolded) to 44 inches, this fall.

2012/08/23

Bleeding Red Ink, Philadelphia Newspapers See Survival In Union Givebacks

Owners of the Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News say they expect further concessions from the unions to cut costs.

2012/08/10

Stigall Show Log 8.7.12

Chris talks to Gregg Trautmann, a New Jersey lawyer challenging a law requiring teen drivers to place decals on their license plates and to Former New Hampshire Governor John Sununu on his support for Mitt Romney.

Talk Radio 1210 WPHT–2012/08/07

Philadelphia’s Daily Newspapers Show Off Their New, Smaller Operation

The owners of the Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News held an open house in their new headquarters, on the third floor of a former department store at 8th and Market Streets.

2012/07/19

Stigall Show Log 5.31.12

Chris details the media’s obsession with Donald Trump and the birther issue. He talks to Ed Klein about his new best seller, The Amateur, Don Russell of the Daily News about Philly Beer week and Dick Morris about his new book, screwed.

Talk Radio 1210 WPHT–2012/05/31

Christie Takes Jab At ‘Daily News’ Over Atlantic City Murder Coverage

As the Jersey Shore opens the tourist season, Atlantic City has to deal with the aftermath of this week’s murders of a mother and daughter from Canada. And Governor Chris Christie is among those more than a little displeased with some of the media coverage.

2012/05/25

Former Daily News Editor Michael Days Gets His Old Job Back

Michael Days returns to the job he held until a year and a half ago, when hedge funds bought the papers in bankruptcy.

2012/05/24

(Credit: William Thomas Cain/Getty Images)

Publisher Of 2 Philadelphia Newspapers Steps Down

The publisher and CEO of Philadelphia’s two biggest newspapers is stepping down.

2012/05/11

Stigall Show Log 5.11.12

Chris goes over the latest details surrounding the President’s support of gay marriage. He celebrates the Sixers series win over the Bulls with CBS 3′s Beasley Reece, talks to Steve Cordasco about JP Morgans reported $2 Billion loss and Michael Winslow from Police Academy.

Talk Radio 1210 WPHT–2012/05/11

Nutter Apologizes To Newspaper Writer For Staffer’s Unsubstantiated Tweet

“I want to apologize to her directly, on behalf of the city government and our administration,” Mayor Nutter said of a “tweet” by press secretary Mark McDonald about a Daily News columnist.

2012/05/01