Phillyist: Yo, Philly in the News: Double-Sized Edition

James Goldman

Thu, 27 Jul 2006 12:26:14 -0500

Most people I know refer to the station as "Channel 3" - so you really sound like a carpetbagger when you use things like "CBS 3" so maybe you should try to use some of the local lingo, 'cause otherwise you are going to sound like you are writing this from New York. Quick lingo lesson: Locals call what you call "CBS 3" the rather prosaic "Channel 3" with "KYW" being used for just the radio station which you listened to on a snowy day in the hope of hearing your school closing number. And I hope I don't gotta explain what a school closing number is to you either!

Jim

Thu, 27 Jul 2006 11:45:53 -0500

I originally wrote a rather childish response to your comment, Mr. Goldman, but I've decided to delete it. Anyway, the point is, yes, the story is indeed from CBS 3, but since CBS 3 is still CBS, I thought it was okay to refer to it as simply CBS, especially since this is a local blog and when we refer to CBS we will almost always be referring to CBS 3. I apologize if I was unclear or misleading.

James Goldman

Thu, 27 Jul 2006 10:59:41 -0500

Philadelphia Magazine's annual Best of Philly issue is coming out this week, and CBS has a preview for us. They cover only the most important stuff: cheese steaks and pizza. I think you mean KYW, you know CBS 3 and not the network, 'cause I really don't see the Best of Philly making national news, plus it saying kyw.com and CBS 3 would also be big hints.