Phili News
Developer set to bid for Phili newspapers
Feb 8th
A wealthy real estate developer said Tuesday he and four partners plan to make an offer to buy the city’s two largest newspapers, whose downtown offices he already owns.
Bart Blatstein said he plans to pursue an acquisition of some or all of the assets of Philadelphia Media Network, which operates The Philadelphia Inquirer, the Philadelphia Daily News and their shared website, philly.com. The partnership, calling itself Philly Hometown Media LLC, plans to make a cash offer for the newspapers, Blatstein said.
Phili celebrates Dickens’ 200th birthday
Feb 6th
Past the glass case containing sketches for his novel “Oliver Twist,” beyond the handwritten letter to his publisher about Little Nell, and away from the first published installments of “Hard Times” sits Charles Dickens’ pet bird.
The carefully preserved and stuffed raven named Grip — later the inspiration for Edgar Allan Poe’s famous poem — is perhaps the quirkiest part of the Philadelphia public library’s valuable Dickens collection, now on display to celebrate his bicentennial.
Philadelphia Anti-Blight Group Blasts Plan For Ads
Feb 2nd
A group devoted to reducing or eliminating outdoor advertising in Philadelphia is, perhaps not surprisingly, up in arms over a City Councilwoman’s proposal to slap ads on yellow school buses in the city.
The plan introduced by councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown would have advertisements plastered on yellow school buses, something that Reynolds Brown estimates could bring in an extra $1 million a year to the cash-starved Philadelphia School District But Mary Tracey of the anti-blight group “SCRUB” says the buses should be sacrosanct.
Philadelphia trades Le Toux to Vancouver
Jan 31st
The Philadelphia Union traded forward Sebastien Le Toux to Vancouver Whitecaps FC on Tuesday in exchange for allocation money. More >
Faryd Mondragon and Philadelphia Union Part Ways
Jan 30th
Philadelphia Union and goalkeeper Faryd Mondragon today announced that they have mutually decided to part ways, allowing for Mondragon to return to his native Colombia and play for Colombian First Division side Deportivo Cali.
Mondragon spent one season in Philadelphia with the Union. He appeared in 27 matches and posted a 62 percent save percentage with seven clean sheets.
Phili Flower Show to have Hawaii theme
Jan 26th
The Philadelphia Flower show will debut a new layout, new technology and a new layout this year with its theme ‘Hawaii: Islands of Aloha.’
“This is a show that will appeal to anyone who enjoys excitement, fantastic design and a full-tile experience,” said Drew Becher, the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society President. “Whether you’re a show veteran or a first-timer, you’ve never seen a flower show like this.”
Reward offered in Philadelphia beating case
Jan 17th
A recent college graduate left a bar with his girlfriend just steps from the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia’s tourist district, yelled at a cab that wouldn’t give him a ride and was fatally beaten by men who piled out of a car, perhaps in the mistaken belief he was yelling at them, investigators said.
Police are seeking four suspects and offering a reward in the brutal beating of Kevin Kless, 23, early Saturday after he shouted at the cab while he, his girlfriend and a female friend looked for a ride, authorities said. Three men got out of a car behind the cab and started kicking and punching Kless, who fell to the sidewalk severely injured.
Phili Police Arrest Man for Rangers Fan Beating
Jan 13th
Philadelphia police have arrested a man in connection with the beating of a New York Rangers fan after the NHL’s Winter Classic. Dennis Veteri, 32, surrendered to police Thursday night after an arrest warrant was issued in his name. More >
Philadelphia man fatally shot 3 teen boys
Jan 12th
Police say a Philadelphia man killed three teenagers in an ambush sparked by a feud involving his stepsons.
Investigators say 30-year-old Axel Barreto was arrested at a suburban motel Wednesday night, around the time one of his alleged victims was taken off life support. More >
Founder’s son leaves Phili Insurance Cos
Jan 10th
The departure of the company founder’s son has led to the promotion of two longtime executives at Philadelphia Insurance Cos.
As of Jan. 1, the insurer’s board of directors approved the promotions of Sean S. Sweeney to president and chief operating officer and Robert D. O’Leary to executive vice president and chief marketing officer.
Sweeney replaces Christopher Maguire, brother of chairman and CEO Jamie Maguire and one of company founder James J. Maguire Sr.’s sons. A company spokesman said Christopher Maguire has left the company to “pursue other interests.”





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