Why the Philadelphia Inquirer slashed nearly 40 jobs — but is still optimistic about its future
The newspaper says it has five years to turn things around.
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Long live print? Two new arts and culture mags hit Philly this year
The backers of Root Quarterly and Dosage are investing in glossies.
Philly mourns the loss of broadcast pioneer Lew Klein, 91
The Temple college namesake spent a lifetime making waves in media.
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‘Aggressively fair’ Philly government reporter Dave Davies retires after 37 years
Even the politicians he hounded for decades say they respect his work.
Why the Inquirer is replacing Philly.com
On the eve of its 190th birthday, the region’s largest newspaper is making a huge online change.
Journalism job cuts: Philly Inquirer plans buyouts to reduce newsroom staff
Rumor was 10% of the workforce would be slashed.
What’s it like to be homeless in Philly? This podcast takes you there
"Heard" features stories from people who've lived on the street.
This journalist will spend a year creating guidelines for America’s gun violence reporting
Jim MacMillan scored a prestigious RJI Fellowship to establish best practices for news about shootings.