Murders hit their highest number in Philadelphia since 1990 last year. The mayor, police commissioner, district attorney and media establishment seem more concerned with controlling the narrative than addressing the problem.
By A. Benjamin Mannes
A. Benjamin Mannes: Philly activists infiltrate Harvard to call for abolishing crime reporting
Harvard University’s Nieman Lab has called for journalists to “abolish the crime beat,” claiming that the coverage of crime is racist. Unfortunately, this latest evolution in the politicization of journalism will only serve to increase the public’s distrust in the media, including their local journalists.
By A. Benjamin Mannes
Jeff Hurvitz: Cable news at 40
Today, our country is used to having access to the news 24 hours a day. Read how 40 years ago, Ted Turner and CNN led the change to make that possible.
By Jeff Hurvitz
Stephen F. Gambescia: Could local news outlets save journalism?
The Philly soda tax debate shines a light on how good local journalism should function on important policy debates.
By Stephen F. Gambescia