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December 27, 2019

Have you noticed Comcast’s Christmas gift to itself?

It’s that time of year again. No. I take that back. A few weeks ago, it was that time of year again. Regular and…

January 15, 2019

Reports: Nexstar says no to WPIX-NY, WSFL-Miami

If you want to do something well, watch someone else do it. That’s the way to improve in most skills in life. That’s one…

January 7, 2019

Odds, ends and new beginnings

It’s always good to be remembered, and hopefully being your last new year’s message of the year will keep some of my thoughts on…

January 2, 2019

Banned from Facebook pages twice in 2 days!

Sometimes, interesting things happen when you read friends’ Facebook pages. I’m not talking about going to look on purpose, which I’ve done before. I’m…

September 14, 2018

Eric Trump and his shekels

I try not to go more than a week without posting something. Unfortunately, it has been 11 days dues to holidays that won’t be…

September 3, 2018

Labor Day weekend leftovers

I don’t know, but I’m pretty sure you’ve had a busy week, between getting used to having your kids in school or planning what…

August 9, 2018

Tribune to Sinclair: Judge’s gavel instead of merger’s handshake

It’s a great day in broadcasting, or as great as things can get in this day and age. There will be no merger between…

July 25, 2018

Big merger, big problem, big surprise!

This was starting to get a little hard to keep track of, and I wrote most of this last night. Good thing I waited…

July 13, 2018

The FCC’s war on American children, adults

The Federal Communications Commission has a very important mission, but it’s not being fulfilled.In fact, the opposite has been happening over the past few…

May 9, 2018

BREAKING NEWS: Fox buying Miami station

The negotiation spat between Fox and Sinclair is apparently over, and Sinclair’s proposed $3.9 billion merger with Tribune will have one less hurdle. …

May 4, 2018

Media mega-merger may be moving closer, impacting Miami

I’ve avoided writing much about Sinclair Broadcast Group trying to buy Tribune Media because I’ve been busy and I don’t want to jinx any…

April 25, 2018

Who says everything I write is negative (but correct)?

This is my 90th blog post and like most journalists, I identify mistakes all over and somehow — often through publicity — try to…

April 3, 2018

Villanova Victory, Volume III

They did it again! Villanova University’s men’s basketball team is celebrating its second national championship in three years. According to the schoolâ€™s president, Rev….

March 29, 2018

Who Trump hates more, Facebook or Amazon? Oh, and Stormy Daniels’ motion to make him speak!

OK. Let’s get this right. Lawmakers and many Americans are angry about Facebook and how it handled 50 million users’ people’s data, but President…

March 23, 2018

The Weather Channel’s new owner, a real controversial person

There are two big changes in weather:Â The snow has stopped and The Weather Channel is being sold. Also, you can say the owner is…

March 13, 2018

Fox News: Really â€˜Real News. Real Honest Opinionâ€™?

They havenâ€™t been â€œFair and Balancedâ€ in a while but stating Monday, Fox News will be marketing itself as â€œReal News. Real Honest Opinion.â€…

March 7, 2018

Flakes and facts, lots on my mind

Gotta love a snow day if you donâ€™t have anywhere to be. Yes, I have a busy week ahead and things to prepare, but…

March 1, 2018

WSVN without Fox? It’s possible if….

Surprisingly, I haven’t seen this reported at all by South Florida media. Yes, they’re still consumed and reeling from the massacre at Marjory Stoneman…

February 28, 2018

Sinclair, Tribune TV stations combined: Why it’s not a done deal yet

Let’s start by updating my latest post on television. Last Thursday, in discussing Fox Sports paying a fortune for Thursday Night Football, I brought…

February 22, 2018

Got cable, satellite? You’ll foot the bill for Fox’s Thursday Night Football

How many of you watched the Super Bowl this year? Of course, in Philadelphia, that’s a loaded question with the underdog Eagles in the…

February 12, 2018

Football, even the Super Bowl, may be hazardous to your health

The Super Bowl is over, the Eagles won and in a moment, I’ll show you why the old phrase in the title — “may…

January 23, 2018

Don't post your content on Facebook if you don't want readers getting it for free!

Time for the obvious, yet again. News organizations post their news on Facebook and other social media sites. Those articles, videos, slideshows, etc….

January 11, 2018

Follow-up, fewer watching TV news, future president?

First, I have to thank everybody who looked at Monday’s blog post. The analytics were incredible, the best ever (and that’s all that counts, right? 🙂)….

December 27, 2017

Rules? NFL throws out ratings book for holiday weekend finale

There’s always a lot at stake at an NFL football game but this year, the league decided to break its own rules to avoid…

December 20, 2017

Today, Merry Christmas to Comcast! You’re welcome!

No waiting until Christmas on Monday. Comcast, you obviously consider yourself too powerful. Today, your hard-earned rate hikes take effect. Santa says you’ve been…

November 29, 2017

Hey, you accused! Would Mom say, wait until your father gets home?

Today, it was Matt Lauer. Some of you want the newest, shocking details. The Miami Herald called the accusations against him â€œcrude misconduct.â€ Less…

October 4, 2017

Disgraceful daughter

Every situation is different, but death always seems to be a hard topic. We could be talking about a close relative, an acquaintance from…

September 5, 2017

No more newscasts, but what a farewell!

I’ve mentioned the sad state of the U.S. broadcasting industry these days, with big companies eating up smaller ones like never before. There are…

February 3, 2017

The media: Certainly imperfect, definitely necessary and trying

ThisÂ is my first blog in several months, and only my second since arriving back in Philadelphia. The first was shortly after my return, so…

November 1, 2015

A great 'day' in Lenny's 'life'

When you’ve watched a daily TV show on and off for 20 years, even very rarely recently because work gets in the way, it…

May 17, 2015

Odds & ends from 3 weeks

I haven’t posted anything in about 3 weeks. (I also havenâ€™t heard from you asking for a post. Unbelievable! Whatâ€™s up with that?) I…

March 28, 2015

Taking things a lot too seriously?

I’m noticing a trend, that a lot of my blogs have to do with work. That’s not surprising because most of my waking hours…

February 25, 2015

I got a job — and I’m moving!

Yes! You read right! It finally happened! I’m going to be the next digital manager at WCYB-Channel 5 in the Tri-Cities, TN/VA (one letter…

February 10, 2015

The news about Brian Williams, according to me

Breaking news! Literally! Sound the alarm! Roll the animation! Shine the blue lights! Right now, as I’m writing this planned blog post, NBC News…

Which wine wins with you, Burgundy or Bordeaux? April 8, 2020
Also, go online and prepare for a virtual wine tasting Two weeks ago, we wrote about the joy of drinking the red wines from... The post Which wine wins with you, Burgundy or Bordeaux? appeared first on The Philly Files.
4 tips to train your pet April 7, 2020
Training a pet can be a rewarding process. It takes some time and patience, but it can also be a way to bond with... The post 4 tips to train your pet appeared first on The Philly Files.
Social distancing: 7 ways to protect your energy and mental health April 6, 2020
As a result of national social distancing efforts, spaces we usually turn to for in-person connections — schools, churches, gyms, cafes, restaurants — have... The post Social distancing: 7 ways to protect your energy and mental health appeared first on The Philly Files.
Stuck at home: 6 ways to keep kids happy and healthy April 5, 2020
Due to the spread of COVID-19, school and daycare closures are keeping families around the world stuck at home together in unprecedented numbers. You,... The post Stuck at home: 6 ways to keep kids happy and healthy appeared first on The Philly Files.
5 tips for talking to your children about COVID-19 April 4, 2020
Schools are closing, family vacations are being postponed and sports games are being canceled. While this viral pandemic may feel overwhelming as an adult,... The post 5 tips for talking to your children about COVID-19 appeared first on The Philly Files.
4 steps to better health with black foods April 3, 2020
Get your antioxidants from black foods Remember those sayings you grew up hearing: once you go black … the darker the berry …? When it... The post 4 steps to better health with black foods appeared first on The Philly Files.
Seasonal home supplies for spring April 2, 2020
Between spring cleaning and spending additional time outdoors (or both), the spring season can bring a lot of changes to your home. From insect... The post Seasonal home supplies for spring appeared first on The Philly Files.
Wine, memories and making plans April 1, 2020
As we write this column, most people are confined largely to their homes as the Coronavirus continues to spread across the country. Like you,... The post Wine, memories and making plans appeared first on The Philly Files.
Coronavirus: Should you be worried? March 31, 2020
So far, according to official World Health Organisation reports as of March 29, the Wuhan novel coronavirus, called 2019-nCoV, has sickened 638,146 people and led to... The post Coronavirus: Should you be worried? appeared first on The Philly Files.
7 ways to boost immunity March 30, 2020
As coronavirus runs roughshod across the country, having an immune system functioning at its peak is critically important. Vitamins and supplements may promise to... The post 7 ways to boost immunity appeared first on The Philly Files.

April Fools' DayApril 1, 2020

April Fools' Day is an annual custom on April 1 consisting of practical jokes and hoaxes. Jokesters often expose their actions by shouting "April fools" at the recipient. There are many disputed origins between April 1 and foolishness, but playing harmless pranks upon one's neighbor has been relatively common in the world, historically. It’s only a public holiday in Odessa, Ukraine. People there observe "Humorina" by dressing up in costumes and fooling around, while pranking others passing by.