When was The Philadelphia Inquirer founded and by whom?
The Philadelphia Inquirer was founded on the 1st of June 1829 by printer John R. Walker and former editor John Norvell.
Questions about The Philadelphia Inquirer
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What political party did The Philadelphia Inquirer support during the Civil War?
The Inquirer initially supported Union preservation but opposed emancipation until military setbacks led editors to adopt a pro-Union and pro-Republican stance.
How many Pulitzer Prizes has The Philadelphia Inquirer won between 1975 and 1990?
The Philadelphia Inquirer won seventeen Pulitzers between 1975 and 1990 including six consecutive awards within that period.
Who purchased The Philadelphia Inquirer in June 2014?
H.F. Lenfest purchased The Philadelphia Inquirer from PMN in June 2014 and appointed Terry Egger as publisher four months later.
What happened to The Philadelphia Inquirer circulation after the 2006 acquisition?
Following the 2006 acquisition by Philadelphia Media Holdings LLC, advertising revenue fell considerably while circulation continued declining leading management to cut 400 jobs between 2006 and 2009.