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| Ed Rendell Leads Effort to Buy Philadelphia Media Network |
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 by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/04/12 9:47 am | updated: 02/04/12 9:47 am |
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| Former Gov. Ed Rendell has assembled a group that has offered to buy the owner of The Inquirer, the Philadelphia Daily News, and Philly.com The group consists of corporate and political leaders including New Jersey businessman Lewis Katz; Comcast-Spectacor chairman Edward M. Snider; William P. Hankowsky, chief executive of Liberty Property Trust; George E. Norcross III, insurance executive, New Jersey Democratic leader, and chairman of the board of Cooper Health System and Cooper University... Read More |
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| Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Draws Fire From Abortion Issue Activists |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/04/12 9:31 am | updated: 02/04/12 9:31 am |
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The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation has drawn criticism from both sides of the Pro-Life Pro-Choice debate. Komen had decided to drop support for Planned Parenthood's breast cancer screening efforts. After outrage from legions from the Pro-Choice side, Komen reversed its decision. The reversal is drawing sharp criticism from the Pro-Life antiabortion side for caving to the pressure.
As reported by Philly.com:
For 30 years, the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer... Read More |
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| Washington Nationals Launch "Forget You, Philly" Ticket Strategy |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/04/12 9:17 am | updated: 02/04/12 9:17 am |
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| Apparently the Washington Nationals would rather see empty seats than Phillies fans in the seats of their ballpark. Forget You, Philly is the new cry from the Nationals top brass. They've named the campaign, "Take Back the Park." The Nationals plan to prevent Phillies fans from buying tickets by refusing to sell tickets to anyone who doesn't have a Washington, Maryland or Virginia address attached to their credit card. So if Phillies fans want to invade Nationals Park for the opening series... Read More |
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| Ads on School Buses Suggested to Reduce Philadelphia Deficit |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/02/12 12:45 pm | updated: 02/02/12 12:45 pm |
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Here's an idea from a city councilwoman that would boost the revenues of the Philadelphia school district. Put advertising on school buses.
CBS 3 reported that City Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown introduced a plan for what she admits would be a controversial money stream.
“If we win approval from the state, this bill will allow the city of Philadelphia to place advertisements on the back of school buses.”
Not just the backs of the 1,200... Read More |
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| Brian Westbrook Back in Philadelphia as a Sportscaster |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 01/31/12 3:22 pm | updated: 01/31/12 3:22 pm |
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Former Philadelphia Eagle and Villanova Wildcat running back Brian Westbrook is about to start a career in radio broadcasting. According to 97.5, The Fanatic, the former running back will be heavily involved with the station's coverage of the NFL Draft, training camp and throughout the football season starting in September.
Westbrook played on the Eagles' 2005 Super Bowl team with another Fanatic personality, linebacker Jeremiah Trotter. Westbrook was one of the Eagles' finest... Read More |
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| Eagles Hire Todd Bowles to Coach Eagles Defensive Backs |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 01/30/12 2:18 pm | updated: 01/30/12 2:18 pm |
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The Philadelphia Eagles are bringing in former Miami Dolphins interim head coach, Todd Bowles to be the Birds defensive backs coach. Juan Castillo will remain defensive coordinator.
Bowles will be in charge of the entire secondary. Safeties coach Mike Zordich will report to under Bowles. Bowles will fill the vacancy left by Johnnie Lynn after he Eagles fired him.
The decision to keep Castillo as defensive coordinator ends weeks of uncertainty over his future.... Read More |
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| Pep Boys to be Sold for $1 Billion |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 01/30/12 12:52 pm | updated: 01/30/12 12:52 pm |
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Manny, Moe and Jack are getting new bosses. Pep Boys has agreed to be purchased by private investor, the Gores Group.
The Philadelphia-based auto parts and service retailer said the deal is for $15 per share, a 24 percent premium over Friday's closing price. The enterprise value of the deal is $1 billion, Pep Boys said.
According to a Gores Group spokesperson, “For over 90 years, Pep Boys has been the leading automotive service and retail chain and we look... Read More |
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| Pottstown School Says No to Uggs |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 01/27/12 10:32 am | updated: 01/27/12 10:32 am |
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Pottstown Middle School is banning it's students from wearing open top boots - including and especially Uggs. Uggs are a fashion craze with middle school age girls and the ban has created uproar among parents and students. The school says it is having a problem with students storing their cell phones inside their footwear.
One has to wonder, if the students start bringing cell phones to school in their pockets, will there be a ban on pants?
Parents and students... Read More |
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| Industry Optimism Prevails at the Philadelphia Auto Show |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 01/27/12 10:17 am | updated: 01/27/12 10:17 am |
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The Philadelphia International Auto Show runs through February 5th at the Convention Center and car dealers are optimistic that the strong year-end sales finish will carry over into 2012.
The Philly Auto Show will feature innovative new 2012 models and manufacturers are banking on improved consumer confidence. “Each manufacturer feels like it’s ripe for market share, so there’s an onslaught of new models, something like 13 new models. There is optimism,” said Kevin... Read More |
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| Villanova University Plans to Remake Lancaster Avenue |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 01/27/12 10:06 am | updated: 01/27/12 10:06 am |
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Villanova University is proposing a $200 million expansion to its campus along Lancaster Avenue that would add more housing and retail to space that is currently parking lots.
The Philadelphia Business Journal reports that early plans call for constructing four, four- to five-story residence halls, a performing arts center, retail space and an 1,800-vehicle parking garage on the main parking lots. The retail space would be oriented toward the students and mean relocating the... Read More |
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Tom Kelly
