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Philly papers’ owners sue former landlord to get security deposit back

Andrew Beaujon — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 12:52:07 +0000

Philly.com
The Philadelphia Inquirer, the Daily News and Philly.com moved out of the “Tower of Truth” in July. And now they’d like their security deposit back.

Developer Bart Blatstein tried to buy the papers but was spurned by … Read more

Greg Osberg steps down as CEO of Philadelphia Media Network

Steve Myers — Fri, 11 May 2012 21:03:13 +0000

Philadelphia Inquirer | JimRomenesko.com | The New York Times
Mike Armstrong reports that Greg Osberg stepped down as CEO and publisher of Philadelphia Media Network on Friday, “less than six weeks after the media company’s purchase by a group of … Read more

Osberg remains CEO as local investors buy Philadelphia newspapers

Andrew Beaujon and Julie Moos — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 14:41:56 +0000

The news that management once sought to squelch is official: Philadelphia Media Network, which owns The Philadelphia Inquirer, the Philadelphia Daily News and Philly.com, has been sold to a group of local investors, who will keep Gregory Osberg on as … Read more

Inquirer: Philadelphia Media sale likely to be announced Monday

Andrew Beaujon — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 18:44:03 +0000

Inquirer: Philadelphia Media sale likely to be announced Monday… Read more

Morning media roundup: Philadelphia layoff plans confirmed, TV reporter triggers censorship of student paper

Andrew Beaujon — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 12:20:54 +0000

Today in Philadelphia newspapering: The Daily News’ David Gambacorta snagged a letter of intent from a group of investors hoping to buy Philadelphia Media Network, confirming a WHYY report that management plans to cut 35 more jobs. That’s in … Read more

Sale of Philadelphia papers expected by month’s end, as 45 people leave newsroom

Julie Moos — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 12:12:20 +0000

AP | Inquirer | Washington Post

The sale of Philadelphia Media Network could be a done deal by the end of this month, reports the Associated Press. The sale price for the Philadelphia Inquirer, Daily News and Philly.com is … Read more

Guild plans to fight layoffs of 19 Philadelphia journalists, after 21 take buyouts

Julie Moos — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 14:15:42 +0000

Journalists at the Philadelphia Inquirer, Daily News and Philly.com are learning this week whether or not they’ll be laid off. Twenty-one people have accepted the buyout offer, called “voluntary” but “some were under duress — as in management told … Read more

Inquirer: Rendell relinquishes lead in Philly papers purchase, as his group gets exclusive consideration

Julie Moos — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 11:52:44 +0000

Inquirer | Comic Riffs | City Paper
The group of local leaders interested in buying the Philadelphia papers is now being led by H.F. “Gerry” Lenfest, who was asked to take over by former governor Ed Rendell, reports the Philadelphia … Read more

Bids for Philadelphia papers are in, with Rendell, Perelman reportedly represented

Julie Moos — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 18:14:59 +0000

Inquirer | New York Post
According to reports, at least two bids have now been submitted to purchase Philadelphia Media Network, which owns the Philadelphia Inquirer, the Daily News and Philly.com. Former Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell acknowledged to BuzzFeed’s Ben … Read more

Ed Rendell says he’ll stop talking about Philly newspapers sale, as others speak out

Julie Moos — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 16:32:24 +0000

Inquirer | Daily News | WPHT
Former Governor Ed Rendell says he’s done talking to reporters about the possible purchase of Philadelphia’s papers by a group of newsmakers he’s leading. David Gambacorta reports:

“I’m not going to talk to anybody
… Read more