There were big winners and losers this week, but perhaps the most important victory goes to the alternative media outlets who do not succumb to being the mouthpiece for a particular political party. Even the mainstream media outlets are acknowledging they have a problem. Brian Stetler of CNN wrote the […]
Thom Nickels: Remembering Josh Kruger
The life of a passionate advocate and journalist tragically cut short.
By Thom Nickels
The Editors: Inquirer’s editorial goes overboard with hasty, hyperbolic judgment against Central Bucks schools
The editorial from the paper of record is little more than a press release from one side in a complaint that is not a lawsuit.
By The Editors
Christine Flowers: On the demise of a once-great newspaper
Begrudging open-mindedness has given way to stifling groupthink.
By Christine Flowers
Terry Tracy: Why Broad + Liberty is investing in investigative journalism
With so much going on at Broad + Liberty, we have our most exciting update for you yet.
By Terry Tracy
Ben Mannes: How to get away with murder in Philadelphia
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 Ben Mannes
Ben 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 Ben 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