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Why Philly Mag’s editor is resigning after 10 years on the job
Tom McGrath hopes his replacement isn't "a middle-aged white guy."
Sakeenah Benjamin is Billy Penn’s new audience coordinator
The West Philly native has been running the street teams at WHYY.
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Facebook gives Philly media half a million dollars to focus on what’ll really save local news: You
This relief money isn’t a bailout. It’s a bet on sustainable futures.
Philly highschoolers join forces to launch new citywide student newspaper
The Bullhorn is currently available online, with print editions expected this fall.
Real estate and development blog Curbed Philly is shutting down
The local site had been around since 2012.
10 best episodes from the news podcast Philadelphians should be listening to
Go beyond the daily churn to dive deep on local issues.
Philly’s most infamous Weird Twitter star has a new TV show. Here’s what it’s like.
Airing Wednesdays on Adult Swim, TruthPoint features Dril and a cohost examining modern society in the context of the "dark web."
Somehow continuing to escape ‘cancel culture,’ Always Sunny gives a day to Sweet Dee
The season's third episode features a Philly councilmember from fictitious "District 12."
PC police, lack of ‘dong’ and Ivan Drago: ‘Always Sunny’ brings out the Thunder Guns
The season's second ep was a commentary on Hollywood's political correctness. Warning: some spoilers ahead.
What’s the future of local news in Philly? And why should people care?
Come to GREATPHL19 to discuss the Philadelphia media landscape and what it means for our community.
‘El Inquirer’: Philly’s paper of record rolls out a Spanish-language news site
Philadelphia’s growing Latinx population has a new place to turn for information.
Layla Jones is Billy Penn’s newest reporter
The Temple alum fills out the four-person local news team, now part of WHYY.
Review: Philly’s Shark Week beer is actually pretty great
Thirst for shark content isn’t new, doo doo doo doo doo doo.
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.
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.
‘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.