Philadelphia Daily News

Stigall Show Log 5.1.12

Chris has a big show on such a rainy day as he talks with Stripper Melissa BangBang Forgione, CBS3′s Ben Simmoneau on his peice about Twitter is where the Strippers are hiding, John Stossel’s visit to Philadelphia tomorrow, and Philadelphia’s Inquirer’s Business Editor Andy Maykuth.

Talk Radio 1210 WPHT–2012/05/01

Sheriff Jewell Williams, pictured center of the table, at microphone during a Philadelphia City Council budget hearing. (Credit: Mike Dunn)

Sheriff Williams Asks For Extra $3.5-Million Budget, Drops Request For New Car

Philadelphia’s new sheriff, Jewell Williams, went before City Council asking for a whopping 25 percent increase in his budget, but he’s backing off for now on his desire to get a new city-issued SUV.

2012/04/27

(Artist's rendering of the planned marquee for the new Inquirer/Daily News headquarters, in the 800 block of Market Street. Image provided by Phila. Historical Commission)

Inquirer’s New Headquarters Won’t Have ‘Daily News’ on the Marquee

The Philadelphia Historical Commission has approved the newspapers’ plans for a lighted marquee that will extend four feet over the sidewalk on the 800 block of Market Street.

2012/04/13

Developer Announces Plan To Transform Philadelphia Inquirer Building Into A Casino

Developer Bart Blatstein has announced an audacious plan for the white tower on North Broad Street that currently houses the Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News.

2012/04/12

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Chris discusses the President’s comments directed at the Supreme Court about judicial activism, a joy ride down the Atlantic City Boardwalk, and businesses pulling gift cards from New Jersey. He also talks to Dan Gross and Larry Platt about the sale of the Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News.

Talk Radio 1210 WPHT–2012/04/03

More Layoffs Likely As Value Of Philadelphia’s News Dailies Plummets

Senior managers who run the Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News envision cutting even more jobs, to cut payroll and clear the deck for potential new owners.

2012/03/27

Black Journalists Say Layoffs at Philadelphia Newspapers are Reducing Diversity

Chris Murray of the Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists says he understands that the union contract requires the last hired to be laid off first, but he thinks some adjustments are needed.

2012/03/21

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

Philadelphia Papers Moving Forward With Layoffs, 21 Take Buy-Out Offer

Philadelphia’s newspapers are going ahead with their plan to cut the staff by ten percent. The company told the newspaper guild that 21 people took the buy-out offer by yesterday’s deadline, but it still wants to lay off 19 staffers.

2012/03/15

21 Accept Buyouts at Inquirer and Daily News; 19 More Workers To Be Laid Off

Meanwhile, the union that represents workers at Philadelphia’s two major daily newspapers is challenging the layoffs.

2012/03/15

Philadelphia Newspaper Staffers Weigh Job Buyouts Ahead of Layoffs

Wednesday was the deadline for employees of Philadelphia’s two major daily newspapers to decide whether to resign in exchange for a buyout payment.

2012/03/14

Secret Bidding Under Way For Sale of Philadelphia’s Daily Newspapers

The sale is being conducted with the kind of secrecy normally reserved for a national security event.

2012/03/06

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Chris covers the story of FOX 29 not airing video on Mayor Nutter patting a woman’s buttocks while bowling and discusses the issue with Dan Gross of the Daily News. He talks to Marcus Hook Mayor James Schiliro about the status of the Sunoco refinery in Marcus Hook and to Chuck Darrow of the Daily News about the death of a casino executive in Atlantic City.

Talk Radio 1210 WPHT–2012/02/28

Layoffs Enter The Picture Amidst Turmoil At Philadelphia Papers

Amid the reports the papers are for sale again, comes word of more turmoil at the company that operates the Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News. Layoffs have entered the picture.

2012/02/15

Teamsters Protest ‘Journalistic Integrity’ At Philadelphia Papers

The Teamsters who work at Philadelphia’s two big newspapers claim management is unfairly meddling with their colleagues in the newsroom, and the potential sale of the company.

2012/02/14

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Chris agrees with Governor Chris Christies response to NJEA Executvie Director Vincent Giordano’s defense of they union’s stance against charter schools. He examines the potential cover-up at the Daily News and Inquirer over stories about potential buyers for the papers. He also talks to Jeremy Witkins, who developed a phone app allowing parents to monitor pictures and texts on their kids phones.

Talk Radio 1210 WPHT–2012/02/09