SF1964 63 Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 Well with all the recent departures at WFMZ, we should also be mentioning a new addition, sort of. Congratulations to morning anchor Eve Russo and her husband, Nolan, on the birth of their daughter, Maeve Tanner Russo, earlier this week. Eve posted pictures on her Facebook page along with the announcement. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13867-the-69-newswfmz-thread/page/10/#findComment-186358 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LVForward 94 Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 Think we will ever get to see the new studio?!?!? 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13867-the-69-newswfmz-thread/page/10/#findComment-188488 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCAUTVNBC10 413 Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 Think we will ever get to see the new studio?!?!? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=id=HaoySOGlZ_U;t=58 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13867-the-69-newswfmz-thread/page/10/#findComment-188519 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SF1964 63 Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Think we will ever get to see the new studio?!?!? Melanie & Jim just said the new set will be revealed Wednesday, Nov. 15 at 4PM. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13867-the-69-newswfmz-thread/page/10/#findComment-188657 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SF1964 63 Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 WFMZ is airing a special Saturday, Nov 18 at 9PM. "40 Years Of News - Stories That Shaped Our Region". Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13867-the-69-newswfmz-thread/page/10/#findComment-189181 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhratbrat 437 Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 I find it incredible how incredibly successful they have been over the years certainly considering that it seems to somewhat be a hotbed for great journalism and somehow great local ownership. I know this probably won't happen, but for whatever reason, if the station ever was on the selling block, what do you think would happen to WFMZ? 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13867-the-69-newswfmz-thread/page/10/#findComment-189285 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToriElectra 292 Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 I find it incredible how incredibly successful they have been over the years certainly considering that it seems to somewhat be a hotbed for great journalism and somehow great local ownership. I know this probably won't happen, but for whatever reason, if the station ever was on the selling block, what do you think would happen to WFMZ? I'd honestly like to see either Hearst or Cox in charge- the former because their stations still have strong local identities and personalities despite standardization and network branding, the latter because of their family ownership and lack of standardization- outside of the disaster are that is WFXT, they run their stations competently and with minimal oversight, so WFMZ wouldn't be all that different under Cox. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13867-the-69-newswfmz-thread/page/10/#findComment-189288 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrknowitall526 115 Posted November 19, 2017 Author Share Posted November 19, 2017 I find it incredible how incredibly successful they have been over the years certainly considering that it seems to somewhat be a hotbed for great journalism and somehow great local ownership. I know this probably won't happen, but for whatever reason, if the station ever was on the selling block, what do you think would happen to WFMZ? It's mostly because in the Lehigh Valley, we're often forgotten by the Philly stations unless something really dramatic or gruesome happens. So we have nowhere else to turn for local news except for the Morning Call or Express Times newspapers, the latter of which is a sad excuse for a paper. WFMZ does a good job, but I think they could do even better and get even more hyper-local with the news. But they'd need a larger staff for that and that probably wouldn't happen. 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13867-the-69-newswfmz-thread/page/10/#findComment-189295 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TVNewsLover 779 Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 Anybody know where Ed Hanna's been? I feel likes he's been missing a few weeks now. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13867-the-69-newswfmz-thread/page/10/#findComment-191779 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SF1964 63 Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 Anybody know where Ed Hanna's been? I feel likes he's been missing a few weeks now. Looks like he just needed to take some time off. The link to his video message won't play properly here. You can go to his twitter page to see it. https://twitter.com/weathercafe 3 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13867-the-69-newswfmz-thread/page/10/#findComment-191830 Share on other sites More sharing options...
G2000 30 Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 According to the video, he needed to "take a step back" in order to prevent continued burnout. Ed makes the job look easier than it really is. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13867-the-69-newswfmz-thread/page/10/#findComment-191948 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrknowitall526 115 Posted January 4, 2018 Author Share Posted January 4, 2018 I just happened to turn my TV on to METV channel 2 the other day, around 2:45 PM, and Joy and Jaciel were giving a news update from the PPL Center studio during the commercial break of whatever show was on. The backdrops behind them even used the METV logo. I thought it was really interesting. 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13867-the-69-newswfmz-thread/page/10/#findComment-193031 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Action Newsroom 1281 Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 I just happened to turn my TV on to METV channel 2 the other day, around 2:45 PM, and Joy and Jaciel were giving a news update from the PPL Center studio during the commercial break of whatever show was on. The backdrops behind them even used the METV logo. I thought it was really interesting. That's because the company that owns the station -- Maranatha Broadcasting Company, now also owns KJWP -- the area's MeTV station; so the updates can air there no problem. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13867-the-69-newswfmz-thread/page/10/#findComment-193038 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrknowitall526 115 Posted January 4, 2018 Author Share Posted January 4, 2018 That's because the company that owns the station -- Maranatha Broadcasting Company, now also owns KJWP -- the area's MeTV station; so the updates can air there no problem. No, I know that, I just thought it was interesting since KJWP has no news at all, and didn't before. Also isn't it licensed to Wilmington, DE? What a large reach they now have for the news updates Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13867-the-69-newswfmz-thread/page/10/#findComment-193040 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Action Newsroom 1281 Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 No, I know that, I just thought it was interesting since KJWP has no news at all, and didn't before. Oh? Okay, cause I read your post as if you didn't. Sorry, I didn't know. And it's really not that interesting (at least to me), because the station has aired news and public affairs shows before, courtesy of former WCAU/KYW anchor and email snooper Larry Mendte. Also isn't it licensed to Wilmington, DE? What a large reach they now have for the news updates Yes, it is licensed to Wilmimgton, but a license is different from a station's coverage AFAIK. I do agree that these updates definitely do give a bigger reach to across the Delaware Valley. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13867-the-69-newswfmz-thread/page/10/#findComment-193046 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theresa Stutzman 0 Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 Hi all What is going on with Ed Hannah ? I saw his twitter video saying he was taking time off back last fall...but what is really up with him ? And why don’t they update the fans ? I know people really care about him ang miss him ! Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13867-the-69-newswfmz-thread/page/10/#findComment-197478 Share on other sites More sharing options...
King of TV 1 Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 5 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13867-the-69-newswfmz-thread/page/10/#findComment-198354 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theresa Stutzman 0 Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 Yes, I’ve seen this video already and it’s from back in late 2017, I was saying there’s been no update as of late ....and was concerned about him . Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13867-the-69-newswfmz-thread/page/10/#findComment-198427 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TVNewsLover 779 Posted April 19, 2018 Share Posted April 19, 2018 Is Alexandra Hogan permanent on the noon newscast or does Eve plan on returning eventually? Why not just give it to Joy Howe? When is Ed Hanna coming back? Also odd is the randomness in which they utilize fill-ins. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13867-the-69-newswfmz-thread/page/10/#findComment-201888 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrknowitall526 115 Posted April 20, 2018 Author Share Posted April 20, 2018 Is Alexandra Hogan permanent on the noon newscast or does Eve plan on returning eventually? Why not just give it to Joy Howe? When is Ed Hanna coming back? Also odd is the randomness in which they utilize fill-ins. It's so very random. Sometimes Eve and/or Jaciel is ALONE for 4 hours - though has not happened I don't think since Eve returned. Sometimes Rob or Wendy is off and they anchor alone, sometimes they have a fill-in. Makes no sense to me. I prefer them together. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13867-the-69-newswfmz-thread/page/10/#findComment-201940 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SF1964 63 Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 Is Alexandra Hogan permanent on the noon newscast or does Eve plan on returning eventually? Why not just give it to Joy Howe? When is Ed Hanna coming back? Also odd is the randomness in which they utilize fill-ins. At the end of today's 12PM news, Alex Hogan mentioned it was her last day on the noon show and said Jaciel would have a new co-anchor on Monday. They did not say who it would be, though. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13867-the-69-newswfmz-thread/page/10/#findComment-201973 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrknowitall526 115 Posted April 20, 2018 Author Share Posted April 20, 2018 new update from Ed Hanna: 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13867-the-69-newswfmz-thread/page/10/#findComment-201996 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TVNewsLover 779 Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 At the end of today's 12PM news, Alex Hogan mentioned it was her last day on the noon show and said Jaciel would have a new co-anchor on Monday. They did not say who it would be, though. Joy Howe has been with Jaciel this week at noon. I wonder if she is permanent or temporary until Eve is ready to do the noon. Hope they use Alexandria Hogan as a fill-in in the mornings. Noticed that Dan Moscaritolo doesn’t always handle Berks edition while handling the other newscasts. Do they really need two sports anchors weekdays? 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13867-the-69-newswfmz-thread/page/10/#findComment-202566 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LVForward 94 Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 Joy Howe has been with Jaciel this week at noon. I wonder if she is permanent or temporary until Eve is ready to do the noon. Hope they use Alexandria Hogan as a fill-in in the mornings. Noticed that Dan Moscaritolo doesn’t always handle Berks edition while handling the other newscasts. Do they really need two sports anchors weekdays? I think Joy & Jaciel could work - if given the time to build their on-air rapport. As for Dan - previously Troy and even the short-lived Bryan (now at Sands owner Sheldon Adelson's Las Vegas Review-Journal) usually had Berks sports handled from the Berks newsroom, so that's pretty much status quo. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13867-the-69-newswfmz-thread/page/10/#findComment-202577 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LVForward 94 Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 new update from Ed Hanna: Glad to see WFMZ standing behind Ed while he deals with his personal challenges. One of the strengths at WFMZ is it's commitment to their team - the Family Minded Zone seems to be much more than just a tagline for this Christian-based broadcast group. Wondering how DaVinci is handling Ed's absence from WFMZ's Accu-Weather school program. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13867-the-69-newswfmz-thread/page/10/#findComment-202579 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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