Media
Meisha Johnson Might Already Be Philly’s Favorite TV Personality
Even before she started her job this week as CBS3’s morning traffic reporter, Meisha Johnson was a hit in Philadelphia — at least judging by […]
Newspaper Guild Files Grievance Over “Dress Code”
Last week, the Newspaper Guild ratified a two-year contract with Philadelphia Media Network and it seemed a new era of labor peace might be at […]
Meisha Johnson Arrives at CBS3 as New Traffic Reporter
There’s another new face at CBS3: Meisha Johnson. The station’s new traffic reporter comes to Philadelphia from Minnesota, where she served in the same role […]
Pat Gallen Leaving 97.5 The Fanatic for CBS3
We don’t know if the staff losses at CBS3 are over yet, but the replacements are clearly on the way: Pat Gallen, a three-year veteran […]
Chris May, Kathy Orr, Beasley Reece Out at CBS3
Chris May, Kathy Orr, and Beasley Reece are all out at CBS3, a spokeswoman confirmed to Philly Mag Tuesday evening, apparently part of a broader […]
Newspaper Strike Countdown: Scenes From Today’s Rally
Tick, tock. Hundreds of Newspaper Guild members marched during a noontime rally Thursday at the Market Street office of Philadelphia Media Network, chanting demands for […]
PMN to Journalists: Here’s How You Can Cross Picket Lines
With a possible strike by the Newspaper Guild looming, Philadelphia Media Network today sent employees a memo apparently aimed at getting them — or at […]
Clock Ticking on Newspaper Deal
Monday could be a make-or-break day in negotiations between Philadelphia Media Network — which owns the Inquirer, Daily News, and Philly.com — and the Newspaper […]
Here’s What’s at Stake in Newspaper-Union Battle Over Seniority
Who gets to be part of the future of Philadelphia’s biggest, most venerable journalistic enterprise? Young, eager newbies ready to stake their claim to the […]
Laying Off Jewish Exponent Staff a Necessary Evil
Sometimes, tough business decisions need to be made. There’s no denying that the Jewish Exponent was in serious financial trouble over the past 10 years […]
Newspaper Guild Votes to Begin Strike Preparations
The Newspaper Guild on Wednesday overwhelmingly voted to begin preparations for a strike against Philadelphia Media Network, the parent company of the Inquirer, Daily News, […]
Jewish Exponent Lays Off Editorial Staff
The Jewish Exponent laid off its editorial and production staff on Wednesday — a total of 15 people. The paper had been in serious financial […]
Internet Meets Caitlyn Jenner, Immediately Sexualizes Her
I was getting coffee when Caitlyn Jenner met the Internet. Not fancy coffee — regular drip, black, get that cinnamon-sugar shaker away from me — so we’re […]
Comcast to Buy Vox Media?
Comcast is reportedly in talks to purchase Vox Media (owners of SB Nation, Eater and The Verge). It would make Comcast a major player in […]
Could Philly Newspapers Survive a Strike?
Philadelphia’s two major daily papers — the Inquirer and Daily News, along with their online cousin Philly.com — have survived one calamity after another over […]