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November 28, 2019

To Thanksgiving, and the best TV episode ever dedicated to it

This year, I reposted a Facebook memory from all the way back in 2018. It contrasts my good feelings about the holiday growing up…

October 29, 2019

Florida is for other people, who may not know…

Most of you know how I feel about Florida. Knowing I moved out says much of it, but there are a lot of reasons…

July 20, 2019

Larger Than Life Personality: Remembering Mitch Petrus — Austin Kellerman

I’ve never reblogged before. Only heard of it. But heat stroke is deadly, and a serious threat this weekend. A few days ago, it…

July 11, 2019

Netroots Nation’s national conference in town, and how I heard of it

Lots of people interested in politics and next year’s Democratic presidential nomination will have their eyes focused on the Pennsylvania Convention Center through Saturday….

June 13, 2019

Adding my own few points to Nexstar’s ‘Digital First’ strategy

The phrase “Digital First” is nothing new. Managers in TV station news departments have been saying it for years, but they really hadn’t practiced…

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…

November 21, 2018

The end of an era, and beginning of this one (Part A of this one)

It was 20 years ago tonight. Not exactly. It was actually four days off, on Nov. 25, but what really matters is it was…

October 20, 2018

Thinking about teacher’s child porn trouble and my old school’s website

Today, I found out some news about someone who went to school with me, pretty much since kindergarten. In fact, I think he lived…

October 10, 2018

The case against us all paying for private schools

Several times a year, before elections, a man in Florida emails me about who to support in elections down there. The goal is to…

September 26, 2018

Stupid, stupid, stupid!

Sometimes I see or hear something so stupid, I lose control and have to call it out right away. That’s especially true when it…

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 wonâ€™t be…

July 30, 2018

Allegiant Airlines: Worst flight of my life

I didn’t plan to be writing this blog right now. I should have already landed in Allentown, got in my car, and been on my way home to Philadelphia. Instead, I made the mistake of flying Allegiant Airlines. Please keep in mind I’m reading this on my tablet. Never done that before. They were an […]

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 17, 2018

Forget Laurel and Yanny. Did Cecily call Adam a moron?

I donâ€™t know about you but yesterday, I couldnâ€™t stop â€œhearingâ€ about what the people who listened to a certain audio file heard. Most…

May 13, 2018

In defense: The good Facebook can do when used by the right people

First, happy Mother’s Day to everyone to whom that applies. I hope you’re having a great day! Second, today is also the celebration of…

April 17, 2018

Comey comes alive with tough talk against Trump

I didnâ€™t know much about James Comey until about two years ago. Since then, I thought pretty highly of the guy and that really…

April 4, 2018

My urge: Follow your conscience, despite the cost

Listen to this. Ever heard anything so absurd? Itâ€™s not â€œFollow the Leaderâ€ because there is no leader. There are local TV news anchors….

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 20, 2018

Be nicer to Mike Jerrick, and other thoughts on what’s making news

People who know me can never, ever say Iâ€™m not loyal to people I like and respect. Youâ€™ll see that in a moment, along…

March 11, 2018

Call to action: Help stop Sinclair from taking over Tribune

First, I want to go thank and apologize to everyone who read my last post. It was way too long. Yes, it contained what…

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…

February 15, 2018

Killing kids and desecrating the name of Marjory Stoneman Douglas

I didnâ€™t plan on writing two blogs in two days completely from scratch, but the news calls for it. Yesterday, around this time, I…

February 8, 2018

School out, Eagles’ championship parade on!

I really didn’t know what to make of school districts cancelling classes for a parade and celebration for Super Bowl LII champions, the Philadelphia…

January 8, 2018

The news where I used to work: Unbelievable!

Most of you know I was a web producer for the Fox station in Philadelphia, but fewer of you know I haven’t worked there…

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 27, 2017

Special streets, signs in the City of Brotherly Love (and Sisterly Affection)

Philadelphia street signs are different than in much of the country.For example, there’s no downtown. Locals call that part Center City. If you’re driving,…

October 6, 2017

Update: Storing the car on the mean streets

This blog post I found was written in mid-May, 2016, but never published. It was part of a series on the difficulties I had…

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…

August 24, 2017

Hurricane Andrew, after a quarter century

25 years ago today, this was nothing. Itâ€™s hard to believe so much time has passed, not that I ever forgot a Hurricane Andrew…

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…

May 16, 2016

Not exactly a warm welcome

I got to Philadelphia and it rained. For a week. And it was much colder than normal for late April. And I saw my…

January 30, 2016

A better bedroom (and bigger blog)

I have to start off by saying this blog post is late. I warned you when I was finishing the last one. It wasn’t…

January 30, 2016

We got snow!

Took long enough, until the second half of January, but it finally came. Took long enough, but Iâ€™m actually writing about it! Remember, in…

January 6, 2016

Getting into the season

It took way too long for Mother Nature, the holiday seasonÂ and me, but it finally started feeling like winter. Monday, Jan. 4, was the…

June 9, 2015

Lots of Lenny on the Web

I had a long and hard day, and accomplished a lot… including my second blog in 2 days! But don’t expect a daily dose…

June 8, 2015

From the Tri-Cities to the Tri-States

It’s me again. I have to write more often. It doesn’t have to be a book. Saving stuff up is too time-consuming, anyway. Iâ€™d…

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…

April 26, 2015

Lots of updates in a few short months

This is my 22nd blog. I hope youâ€™ve enjoyed them as much as Iâ€™ve enjoyed writing them. I didnâ€™t think I could come up…

January 23, 2015

Deflate-Gate or Battle over the Balls?

Yes, I’m going to venture into sports, but not exactly the play-by-play. I really didn’t care much about this year’s Super Bowl and I…

A spring cleaning to-do list March 29, 2020
Spring cleaning often lands in a perfect spot on the calendar to serve as an annual reminder of your regular home maintenance to-do list... The post A spring cleaning to-do list appeared first on The Philly Files.
Navigating pollen season amid Coronavirus fears March 28, 2020
Spring brings warmer temperatures, blooming flowers and, for millions of Americans, the arrival of pollen season. It also coincides this year with the arrival... The post Navigating pollen season amid Coronavirus fears appeared first on The Philly Files.
Video: Reimagine spring home upgrades March 26, 2020
Spring is an ideal time to reimagine your home and make upgrades to help create a fresh, welcoming vibe. Freshen up your space with... The post Video: Reimagine spring home upgrades appeared first on The Philly Files.
Vintage Bordeaux, without paying big bucks March 25, 2020
With temperatures somewhat chilly as the winter season comes to an agonizingly slow end, there’s still time to haul out some of the older... The post Vintage Bordeaux, without paying big bucks appeared first on The Philly Files.
Why black men are most at risk of kidney disease March 23, 2020
African Americans are less likely to have life-threatening complication under control, new study finds Among people diagnosed with kidney disease and high blood pressure,... The post Why black men are most at risk of kidney disease appeared first on The Philly Files.
5 tips for better home safety this spring March 22, 2020
As people become more active during the warmer months, keeping home safety top of mind can sometimes go by the wayside. However, when it... The post 5 tips for better home safety this spring appeared first on The Philly Files.
Supplement meals with a nutritious addition March 20, 2020
Adding nutrition to meals is all about the ingredients you include. The next time you’re looking to add nutrients to your recipes, consider adding... The post Supplement meals with a nutritious addition appeared first on The Philly Files.
Energy-efficient ideas to upgrade your home March 19, 2020
Energy bills are likely among the largest expenses for homeowners, but you can take action to lower those costs. During a remodel, a certified contractor... The post Energy-efficient ideas to upgrade your home appeared first on The Philly Files.
Princess of pinot noir bringing Burgundy to California’s La Crema March 18, 2020
If you’ve been to Burgundy, you know the euphoria you feel standing outside an iconic grand cru vineyard like La Tache or Romanee-Conti. You... The post Princess of pinot noir bringing Burgundy to California’s La Crema appeared first on The Philly Files.
Video: A sweet St. Patrick’s Day March 17, 2020
Even if you’re not Irish, a green treat like this Luck o’ the Irish Mint Pie can get you and your guests into the... The post Video: A sweet St. Patrick’s Day appeared first on The Philly Files.