Media
Koch Brothers Could Soon Become Philly Media Players
Buried in the recent news that the arch-conservative mega-powerful Koch Brothers were considering buying the Chicago-based Tribune Co., were a couple of potential Philly implications. The […]
Chuck Peruto Not Welcome At Girlfriend’s Funeral
It sounds like Julia Law’s death over the weekend has all the elements needed to become a high-profile Nancy Grace tabloid machine for weeks and […]
New York Times Says Philly Story “Not Made Up”
Remember that time when a Denver-bound flight was diverted to Philadelphia because of landing gear problems, circled the airport for two hours, and landed with […]
What if Philly.com Isn’t a Joke Anymore?
So here’s a question I never expected to ask, ever: What if Philly.com isn’t a joke anymore? I ask because on Tuesday night, Police Commissioner […]
Brandywine Valley Craft Brewers Festival Is This Saturday
Iron Hill Brewery will be hosting the Brandywine Valley Craft Brewers Festival this Saturday, May 18, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Iron Hill’s […]
Your Saturdays Just Got Inkier
For the first time since October, 2011, copies of the Saturday Inquirer will be available on newsstands, the paper announced to its staff yesterday. From a […]
Anti-MSNBC Organizers Hope for 60,000 Protesters at Comcast Shareholders Meeting
Via Fox News, the Hollywood Reporter lets us know that a tea party group is trying to mobilize 60,000 protesters to rally against MSNBC’s liberal […]
Philly.com’s Racist Commenters Take Aim At Lurie’s New Wife
It’s hard to say when the racism of Philly.com commenters crosses a line into actually being news, but Philly.com’s own blogger, John Featherman—otherwise known as […]
Steelers’ Ryan Clark “Interning” With ESPN
If only ever ESPN intern got to appear on camera. Outspoken Steelers Safety Ryan Clark, whose career may be nearing its end, is currently some […]
Philly Education Reporter Leaves For National Gig
Benjamin Herold, who has doggedly covered the Philadelphia education beat for The Notebook and NewsWorks, announced today he’s leaving local coverage and taking a national […]
The Guardian Is Wrong: News Is Good For You
It’s probably no surprise that one of the most popular things on the Internet last week—in a week full of Boston bombings, Texas explosions, attempted […]
Tax Day Is Now Dick Morris Day as Failed Fox Pundit Makes WPHT Debut
Today, dearly departing for satellite radio Michael Smerconish has officially been succeeded by Dick Morris, the fired Fox News pundit who should be forever remembered […]
Inky Settles Grievance Over Reporter Reassignments
One of the last remaining battles—for now—has been settled between the company that owns Philly’s two major daily newspapers and the union representing its journalists: […]
Here Are Some Farm Videos Pennsylvania Legislators Don’t Want You To See
Ever seen this video? PETA made it a few years back to document the conditions faced by animals being caged and harvested for their fur. […]
WPHT Fills Its Afternoons With Dick
Consider this: Dick Morris—the man who will replace Michael Smerconish as WPHT’s weekday afternoon host—is such a huge hack and has so little regard for […]