A team of journalists and nonprofit practitioners announced the return of Baltimore Beat, a Black-led, Black-controlled nonprofit newspaper and online outlet.
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Read More »May 13, 2022 Comments Off on Baltimore Beat nonprofit news publication makes return to print, online
A team of journalists and nonprofit practitioners announced the return of Baltimore Beat, a Black-led, Black-controlled nonprofit newspaper and online outlet.
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Read More »May 27, 2021 Comments Off on Alden puts its stamp on Tribune, Baltimore Sun owner, with new debt and leadership
After Hedge fund Alden Global Capital closed its deal for Tribune Publishing on Monday, it wasted little time installing new leadership and saddling the newspaper chain with $278 million in debt that it took on for the acquisition, according to regulatory filings.
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Read More »May 21, 2021 Comments Off on Shareholders approve hedge fund Alden’s takeover of Tribune, owner of Baltimore Sun
Shareholders of Tribune Publishing, one of the country’s largest newspaper chains and the owner of The Baltimore Sun, approved a $630 million takeover bid by hedge fund Alden Global Capital on Friday, the company said in a brief statement.
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Read More »August 24, 2018 Comments Off on McDonough Media?
When the Republican lawmaker leaves the House of Delegates in January, could his new career involve ownership of a local paper -- perhaps even more?
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Read More »August 16, 2018 Comments Off on US newspapers to Trump: We’re not enemies of the people
NEW YORK — Newspapers from Maine to Hawaii pushed back against President Donald Trump’s attacks on “fake news” Thursday with a coordinated series of editorials speaking up for a free and vigorous press. The Boston Globe, which set the campaign ...
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Read More »August 9, 2018 Comments Off on Bitter on Twitter: Newspaper sues ex-staffer over account
The Roanoke Times is asking a judge to force former Times sports reporter Andy Bitter to give up his use of a Twitter account.
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Read More »March 7, 2018 Comments Off on After 4 months, Baltimore Beat, free alt-weekly, folds
Four months after its first issue, the Baltimore alt-weekly meant to fill the void caused by a longstanding institution's closure has itself shuttered.
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Read More »December 17, 2015 Comments Off on Adelson family confirms ownership of Las Vegas newspaper
LAS VEGAS — The family of billionaire casino mogul and GOP kingmaker Sheldon Adelson confirmed in a statement to the Las Vegas Review-Journal that they are the new owners of Nevada’s largest newspaper, ending a week of speculation and demands by staff, ...
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Read More »February 26, 2015 Comments Off on Zuckerman considers selling New York Daily News
The New York Daily News may be sold, its publisher and billionaire owner, Mort Zuckerman, said in a memo. Potential buyers contacted him a few weeks ago to gauge his interest in selling the tabloid newspaper, he said in a ...
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Read More »October 2, 2014 Comments Off on On Ocean City and public disclosure
Eastern Shore newspapers sue the town to force the release of drowning victim's name.
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