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More out in Allentown?

Discussion in 'Journalism topics only' started by Keystone, Feb 10, 2009.

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  1. Drip

    Drip Active Member

    Which is very surprising because the powers that be took a lot of pride in their desk operation.
     
    Drip, May 3, 2009
    #13
  2. playthrough

    playthrough Moderator Staff Member

    Sent to me via PM:

    Word from Allentown is long-time sports desk full-timers Ben Reese and Mark Perner were among terminations. Also, Tom Housenick, who went there in the last year-plus from Sunbury Daily Item SE position. They had been working on the universal desk that was formed during the last year. Tom's wife, Amanda Housenick, remains on as Phillies beat writer.
    Here's link to a blog about the layoff: www.bettycauler.com ... Note the error on the Housenicks.
     
    playthrough, May 6, 2009
    #14
  3. write then drink

    write then drink Guest

    horrifying

    one guy gets the call on his honeymoon

    some very talented, very dedicated people on that list

    another once-great paper - and it really was terrific - throws in the towel
     
    write then drink, May 6, 2009
    #15
  4. Andy Dufresne

    Andy Dufresne Member

    I thought Steve Miller was The Call's Phillies beat writer.
     
    Andy Dufresne, May 6, 2009
    #16
  5. Notepad

    Notepad Member

    .....and Andre Williams still has a gig.

    ridiculous.
     
    Notepad, May 6, 2009
    #17
  6. mocheeks10

    mocheeks10 Member

    Steve switched off the Phils beat this year, after his son was born. Good writer, good guy.
     
    mocheeks10, May 6, 2009
    #18
  7. steveu

    steveu Well-Known Member

    This is still quite a good paper for it being a Trib-run organization. What sucks is all the good bylines and behind the scenes staff that have been cut over the last year.

    Is it worth it, Zell?
     
    steveu, May 6, 2009
    #19
  8. Andy Dufresne

    Andy Dufresne Member

    Thanks Mo. I know Mandy was angling for that beat for a while. I was hoping Steve wasn't one of the casualties. Good for him for having enough sense to step back and enjoy his newborn. A pro baseball beat can be life-sucking.
     
    Andy Dufresne, May 6, 2009
    #20
  9. Drip

    Drip Active Member

    Don't knock Andre. He's a good guy with a good heart. He may not have the most talent but he busts his ass as much as anyone on that staff, maybe more. He brings something to the plate.
     
    Drip, May 7, 2009
    #21
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