Philadelphia Inquirer
What Makes A Good Teacher?
Occupational rankings don’t put teachers at the top; maybe they should be. During Teacher Appreciation Week many adults recall teachers who made a significant difference in their lives.
Publisher Of 2 Philadelphia Newspapers Steps Down
The publisher and CEO of Philadelphia’s two biggest newspapers is stepping down.
Play Works
A new rigorous study from Mathematica and Stanford University looked at outcomes when schools used Playworks, a national nonprofit currently providing healthy recess and safe playtime in 23 cities nationwide.
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Chris recounts his experience at the Mitt Romney/Tea Party event last night at the Franklin Institute. He details Newt Gingrich’s visit to the St. Louis Zoo and the end of Blue Dog Democrats. He also talks to Secretary of the Commonwealth, Carol Aichele, about the new Voter ID Law.
Philadelphia Inquirer Wins Public Service Pulitzer Prize For ‘Assault On Learning’ Series
Champagne corks are popping at the Philadelphia Inquirer, at word the paper has won journalism’s most prestigious honor.
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.
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.
Papers’ New Owners Welcome Familiar Face Back To Inquirer
Two-time Pulitzer Prize-winner Bill Marimow was unceremoniously yanked as executive editor when hedge funds took control of the papers a year and a half ago, but two days after local investors bought the paper, Marimow was rehired for his old job.
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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.
Local Investors Buy Philadelphia Newspapers For $55M
A group of powerful business leaders announced Monday they have closed a deal to purchase Philadelphia’s two largest newspapers from hedge funds for approximately $55 million, a fraction of what investors paid for them in 2006.
Papers’ Sale Expected To Be Announced Today
An announcement is expected, today, in the sale of the Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News. A controversial group of local businessmen is likely to be the new owners.
Philadelphia Newspapers May Trade Hands Monday
Philadelphia’s two largest newspapers could trade hands Monday for the fifth time in six years.
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.
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.
Another Start For Bryzgalov As Flyers Host Florida
The Flyers will go for a season sweep of the Florida Panthers tonight as the two teams skate at the Center.
