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Community

NY Times editorial page editor resigns amid fury over op-ed

The paper announced Sunday that James Bennet had resigned, effective immediately.

5 years ago

Buildings Matter, Too column in the Philadelphia Inquirer
Community

Philadelphia Inquirer editor resigns over ‘Buildings Matter’ headline

The Inquirer had apologized for a “horribly wrong” decision to use the headline, “Buildings Matter, Too,” on a column about looting and vandalism amid ongoing protests.

5 years ago

The Philadelphia Inquirer newsroom at 801 Market St. (Mark Henninger/Imagic Digital)
Community

Inquirer journalists of color refuse to work Thursday, demand newsroom changes

A headline suggested equivalence between property destruction and violence against Black Americans. But staffers’ protest is about more than the headline.

5 years ago

Protesters march down Interstate 676 in Philadelphia, Monday, June 1, 2020 in the aftermath of protest and unrest in reaction to the death of George Floyd. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Radio Times
Politics & Policy

Race, protest and media coverage

We talk about how the media's coverage of the protests, the images and the language that is used, and how it shapes the narrative and influences public opinion and policy.

Air Date: June 3, 2020 10:00 am

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Police arrest a protester next to Independence Mall on Sunday afternoon. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Community

WHYY reporter arrested while covering Philadelphia protest

WHYY education reporter Avi Wolfman-Arent said he identified himself to police as a journalist, but was arrested anyway and cited for failure to disperse.

5 years ago

This April 26, 2017, file photo shows the Twitter app icon on a mobile phone in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
NPR
Politics & Policy

Twitter points users to fact checks of Trump tweets for the first time

The link was added to a tweet in which the president claims without evidence that mail-in ballots are fraudulent.

5 years ago

Facebook's Local News Membership Accelerators
Community
Billy Penn

Facebook just gave Philly media $465k to focus on what’ll really save local news: you

This relief money isn’t a bailout. It’s a bet on sustainable futures.

5 years ago

Justina Miles /TIKTOK/PHILLYQT12
Community
Billy Penn

Deaf Philly teen’s TikTok dance challenge goes viral, posted by Lil’ Kim

Justina Miles signed the whole video in ASL.

5 years ago

Philadelphia legend Suzanne Roberts died on Monday at the age of 98. Mrs. Roberts was the widow of Comcast founder Ralph Roberts but also a trailblazer in her own right. She spent a lifetime in public and community service and was also an award-winning actress, director, producer and host of the popular television show, “Seeking Solutions With Suzanne.” (Screenshot)
Arts & Entertainment

Philadelphia icon Suzanne Roberts dies at 98

Suzanne Roberts spent a lifetime in public and community service and was also an award-winning actress, director, producer and television host.

5 years ago

Facebook says it has removed
NPR
Health

Did you fall for a coronavirus hoax? Facebook will let you know

The social network is expanding efforts to curb the spread of harmful misinformation about COVID-19 after pressure from an activist group.

5 years ago

Producing top-quality radio during a pandemic is no joke COURTESY WHYY STAFF
Community
Billy Penn

How ‘Fresh Air,’ ‘Radio Times’ and other WHYY shows are keeping sound tight during the pandemic

So far, barking dogs have only caused an interruption once.

5 years ago

(VadimGuzhva/BigStock)
Community

Comcast reports more than 30% spike in peak web traffic during coronavirus pandemic

Coronavirus stay-at-home orders have led to a more than 30% spike in peak traffic, Comcast says. But the company says it’s able to keep up with demand.

5 years ago

Comedian and media mogul Byron Allen, in Los Angeles. (Chris Carlson/AP Photo)
Courts & Law

Justices toss decision in media mogul’s discrimination case

The Supreme Court on Monday threw out a lower court ruling in favor of a black media mogul and comedian who’s suing cable giant Comcast alleging racial discrimination.

5 years ago

The Manhattan bridge is seen in the background of a flashing sign urging commuters to avoid gatherings, reduce crowding and to wash hands in the Brooklyn borough of New York.  (Wong Maye-E/AP Photo, file)
Community

Virus outbreak means (mis)information overload: How to cope

The coronavirus pandemic is leading to information overload for many people, often making it difficult to separate fact from fiction.

5 years ago

A renewed local focus is obvious on recent covers COURTESY METRO PHILLY / BILLY PENN ILLUSTRATION
Money
Billy Penn

Metro Philly is hiring, rebooting Philadelphia newsroom under new family owners

The expansion bucks the downward trend in local news.

5 years ago

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