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How's Gun Control Workin' Out for Ya?

Jim Sleeper | Posted 04.03.2013 | Politics
Read More: Michael Bloomberg, Daniel J.H. Greenwood, Joe Nocera, Nra, Philadelphia Inquirer, Atlantic Online, Politics News
Jim Sleeper

As Congress dithers and mayhem goads certain state legislatures into meaningful action, it has become quite clear that only a national reckoning as wrenching as the one that eventually ended legal segregation can drive reasonable and effective legal curbs on gun abuse.

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MORE PAYWALLS COMING

Poynter. | Posted 02.09.2013 | Media
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The Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News will split from Philly.com in early 2013, Meg Heckman reports. Philly.com general manager Steve Alessi tells ...

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Newspaper Endorsements Should Stick to Local Races and Stop Endorsing Presidential Candidates

Larry Atkins | Posted 12.03.2012 | Media
Read More: Politics, Newspapers, Editorial Board, Media, Endorsements, Editorials, Newspaper Industry, Philadelphia Inquirer, Media News
Larry Atkins

In the next few weeks, newspapers around the country will continue their tradition of endorsing political candidates. But should newspapers continue to endorse presidential candidates? It's a longstanding tradition, but is it outdated?

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Mirror Awards 2012

Alberto Ibargüen | Posted 08.13.2012 | Media
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Alberto Ibargüen

This is not work for the faint of heart. We accept the challenge. And when we see others take it on, as Newhouse has with the digital Times-Picayune in New Orleans, we pay attention to their work with interest, optimism and high expectations.

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Man Fatally Crushed At Newsprint Plant

AP | Posted 07.18.2012 | Crime
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KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa. — A railroad engineer near Philadelphia has been killed by a roll of newsprint that fell out of a boxcar and crushed him. ...

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Top Editor Returns To Philly Inquirer

AP | Posted 06.04.2012 | Media
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Former Philadelphia Inquirer editor William Marimow is returning to run the newspaper again under new management a year and a ha...

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Philly Papers Sold

AP | KATHY MATHESON | Posted 06.02.2012 | Media
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A group of powerful local business leaders announced Monday that it had bought Philadelphia's two largest newspapers from hedge ...

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Philadelphia Papers Nearing Sale

AP | MARYCLAIRE DALE | Posted 05.30.2012 | Media
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia's two largest newspapers could trade hands Monday for the fifth time in six years. Several powerful ...

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Philly Newspapers Cutting More Jobs, Drawing Protests Over Censorship Claims

AP | Posted 04.17.2012 | Media
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PHILADELPHIA -- Philadelphia's two largest newspapers are shedding another 37 newsroom jobs by next month. Philadelphia Media Network operates The Ph...

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No More New Year's Resolutions for Me

Dr. Sharon Ufberg | Posted 02.29.2012 | Women
Read More: New Year's Resolutions, Inspiration, 2012, Philadelphia Inquirer, New Year's Eve, Lisa Scottoline, 2011, My Nest Isn't Empty It Just Has More Closet Space, Women News
Dr. Sharon Ufberg

This year I am not making any New Year's resolutions. Instead, I am going to focus on all the fabulous things I have done, want to keep doing, love to do and want to do more of in 2012.

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Philadelphia Papers Moving To Old Department Store

AP | Posted 01.14.2012 | Media
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PHILADELPHIA — The company that owns The Philadelphia Inquirer and Philadelphia Daily News is moving the newspapers to a former department store...

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WATCH: 4 Disabled Adults Found Locked In Philly Basement (UPDATE)

AP | By RON TODT | Posted 12.16.2011 | Impact
Read More: Disabled, Video, Malnutrition, Disabled Adults, Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia, Disabled Abuse, Impact News

UPDATED: Oct. 17, 2011 Philadelphia police have arrested three suspects who allegedly held four mentally challenged people captive in a 10-by-10 ...

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Philly Papers Find New Way To Lure Subscribers

The Huffington Post | Katherine Fung | Posted 11.13.2011 | Media
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Philadelphia newspapers are trying something new to lure subscribers to its online editions. The Philadelphia Media Network, which publishes the P...

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Student In Custody For Allegedly Helping This Woman With A Terrorist Plot

AP | By MARYCLAIRE DALE | Posted 10.27.2011 | Home
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PHILADELPHIA -- A Maryland teenager from Pakistan is being held in U.S. custody on terrorism charges, accused of soliciting funds and recruits to help...

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Plan Your Work and Work Your Plan

John Thompson | Posted 08.24.2011 | Home
Read More: Philadelphia Inquirer, School Violence, Home News
John Thompson

The first step in turning around our toughest neighborhood schools must be the recognition that we have a problem

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The Faces of School Violence

John Thompson | Posted 08.15.2011 | Home
Read More: Philadelphia Inquirer, Arlene Ackerman, School Violence, Home News
John Thompson

According to teachers, there is constant pressure from administrators to hold down disciplinary numbers.

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In Defense of Napping Air Traffic Controllers

Danny Groner | Posted 06.21.2011 | Travel
Read More: Faa, Safety, Airplanes, Kansas City Star, Ray Lahood, Ray Lahood Department of Transportation, Napping, Boston Globe, Oregonian, FAA Safety, Philadelphia Inquirer, Chicago Tribune, Sleep Deprivation, Naps, Flying, Department of Transportation, Sleep, Travel News
Danny Groner

The Department of Transportation, led by Ray LaHood, announced new rules this week that will force controllers to have more time off between shifts and to be accompanied by a partner.

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Wild Card Losses: Four Cities' Newspapers React

Danny Groner | Posted 05.25.2011 | Sports
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Danny Groner

The NFL playoffs kicked off this past weekend, and some perennial favorites have already headed home. Here's what they're saying in Philadelphia, New Orleans, Indianapolis, and Kansas City.

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Philadelphia Inquirer Names New Editor

nytimes.com | JEREMY W. PETERS | Posted 05.25.2011 | Media
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The Philadelphia Inquirer, under new management and fresh from a Chapter 11 bankruptcy restructuring, has a new editor. Stan Wischnowski, who overs...

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New Owners Oust Philadelphia Inquirer Editor

AP | MARYCLAIRE DALE | Posted 05.25.2011 | Media
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PHILADELPHIA — The editor of The Philadelphia Inquirer has stepped down on the eve of a bankruptcy court's $139 million sale of the newspaper compan...

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West Chester Univ. 'White Student Union' Flier A Fake, But Raises Real Controversy

Posted 05.25.2011 | College
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A flier advertising a meeting for an all-white student union at West Chester University in Pennsylvania has been revealed as a hoax -- and a futile at...

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Eighty Students Needed to Cover College Football Losses

Joe The Nerd Ferraro | Posted 05.25.2011 | College
Read More: Lacrosse, Joe the Nerd, Education Costs, Moravian, NCAA Footbal, Villanova, College Tuition, Philadelphia Inquirer, Concussion, Temple, College News
Joe The Nerd Ferraro

It is taking the tuition of eighty kids to field a football team that loses money. Maybe some people need to look into a good business school. Wait, tuition is $92,000? Maybe not.

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Disabled Students In The Spotlight Thanks To Theater Program

The Philadelphia Inquirer | Kathy Boccella | Posted 05.25.2011 | Home
Read More: Philadelphia Inquirer, Volunteering, Arts Education, Acting Without Boundaries, Disabled Students, Home News

When her elementary school staged her favorite musical, Grease, Chloe Kirkland hoped for a big part. But she made only the ensemble, despite knowing a...

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New Era As Philly Newspaper Now Owned By Lenders

AP | Posted 05.25.2011 | Media
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PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News are starting a new era under the control of their former creditors. The lenders include...

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93-Year-Old Philanthropist Mounts Solo Bid For Philly Newspapers

AP | MARYCLAIRE DALE | Posted 05.25.2011 | Media
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PHILADELPHIA — Philanthropist Raymond Perelman has mounted a solo bid of at least $50 million as he fights creditors for control of Philadelphia...

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