BOSTON — Just a few months after securing major concessions from union workers, the publisher of the Boston Globe says he’s retiring.
BOSTON — The New York Times Co. has decided not to sell the Boston Globe, saying the Globe’s finances had turned around. While some employees are relieved that ownership will not change, the future of the Boston Globe is still fragile.
BOSTON — In a memo, The New York Times Co. said the paper had “significantly improved its financial footing” and was no longer up for sale. Many employees said they felt a sense of relief, but not much surprise.
BOSTON — Even as the New York Times says the Boston Globe’s improved finances are making a sale less urgent, there are still two interested bidders with very different approaches to journalism.
BOSTON — The parent company of The Boston Globe confirmed for the first time Thursday that it is looking into a sale of the financially struggling newspaper.
BOSTON — Citing unnamed people with knowledge of the offers, the Boston Globe reported Friday that the bids were submitted Thursday, meeting a deadline set by its owner, The New York Times Co.
BOSTON — While The New York Times Co. won’t comment on the future of the Boston Globe, it revealed Thursday that it expects to sell another Boston-based asset, the Red Sox.
BOSTON — Boston Globe editor Marty Baron tells WBUR’s Delores Handy about the Boston Newspaper Guild’s decision to approve a new contract with The New York Times Co. and how the negotiation process has affected work at the paper.
BOSTON — Beacon Hill lawmakers have yet to override any of Gov. Deval Patrick’s $150 million in budget vetoes, despite promises to do so — especially in the case of the $4 million cut in state funding for the Franklin Park and Stoneham zoos. WBUR Senior Media Analyst John Carroll says local newspapers haven’t been so wishy-washy.
BOSTON — The Boston Globe’s largest union voted overwhelmingly to approve a new contract Monday. The $10 million in concessions will help keep the Globe afloat, as it looks for potential buyers. WBUR’s Curt Nickisch reports.
BOSTON — After rejecting an earlier offer, The Boston Globe’s largest union voted overwhelmingly Monday to approve a new contract that would give the financially struggling newspaper $10 million in concessions.
BOSTON — The largest union at the Boston Globe will vote on a new contract with The New York Times Co. on Monday. This agreement calls for a 9 percent pay cut. WBUR’s Monica Brady-Myerov reports.
BOSTON — In all the talk about the Boston Globe, Boston.com hardly gets a mention. But the shining success is financially relatively healthy and may prove the cornerstone of a turnaround strategy for any future owner of the Boston Globe. WBUR’s Curt Nickisch reports.
BOSTON — The Boston Globe and its largest union have reached a tentative agreement that will save the newspaper $10 million through salary and benefit cuts.
BOSTON — Three local businessmen are most often mentioned as potential suitors to buy the Boston Globe. We’ll look at who they are.
