Philadelphia Newspapers
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.
Newspaper Guild’s New Contract with Inquirer, Daily News Includes Pay Cuts
The Newspaper Guild was the last of the company’s 11 unions to approve a new deal, which the company said it required to remain viable.
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.
City Will Look At Increasing Ad Space On Philadelphia Newsstands
A city councilman wants to expand the amount of advertising that’s allowed on Philadelphia newsstands, with some of the extra revenue going to the city.
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.
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.
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.
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.
