For those with a stake in Philadelphia — people looking to thrive where they live, and those who want to keep their finger on the pulse of what makes Philly, Philly — The Philadelphia Inquirer is your essential source of information in the city and region. No other news organization is as deeply rooted in Philadelphia or better understands what makes it tick, from the communities of Chinatown to the playgrounds of West Philly to the suburbs of our surrounding counties, than The Inquirer.
Journalism Ethics
Accuracy
- We strive for accuracy, and we correct errors as quickly as possible online and in print.
- We do not plagiarize or use another outlet’s work without proper attribution and credit.
- We do not significantly alter quotations, photographs, videos, or audio recordings in ways that change their meaning or context.
Fairness
- We are fair-minded and thorough in our reporting.
- We seek a diversity of opinions and sources.
- We aim for journalism that is free of favoritism or bias and that minimizes undue harm.
Independence
- We avoid potential conflicts of interests or any action that may compromise the credibility of our news reporting. We also avoid business relationships that would compromise our credibility.
- We provide a distinction between our news report and advertising content, with clear identification of any content that is sponsored or grant-funded.
- We do not offer money or favors for interviews or information, nor do we accept gifts from sources.
Trust
- We recognize that the trust of our audiences is our most valuable asset.
- We identify ourselves as Inquirer journalists when reporting and always aim for clear attribution; anonymous sourcing is carefully vetted and avoided if possible.
- We seek to gain understanding of the communities, people, and issues we cover to provide an informed account of our region.
Integrity
- We act with professional and personal integrity, and we demonstrate that in our interactions with sources and readers.
- We seek solutions in addition to exposing problems.
- We provide free access to essential news coverage during public safety emergencies and as a public service when appropriate.
Accuracy
- We strive for accuracy, and we correct errors as quickly as possible online and in print.
- We do not plagiarize or use another outlet’s work without proper attribution and credit.
- We do not significantly alter quotations, photographs, videos, or audio recordings in ways that change their meaning or context.
Company Values
Our people are critical to achieving our shared mission and goals. By prioritizing how we treat and interact with one another, we are better positioned to drive our long-term sustainability. Our internal company values define and guide how we work together.
Optimism
- We care deeply about The Inquirer’s mission and its importance to Philadelphia and the region, as well as driving our business sustainability for decades to come.
- We challenge long-held assumptions and the status quo, and we remain flexible to best serve our customers and community.
- We celebrate our wins, learn from our failures, and embrace the ongoing change and challenges required to achieve our mission.
Inclusion
- We are building a workforce that is diverse and representative of our community while creating an inclusive culture that is anti-racist and equitable.
- We work to mitigate our biases, develop our cultural competence, and practice allyship to ensure all employees, regardless of background and identity, feel valued and a sense of belonging.
- We continuously adapt to the ever-changing landscape through ongoing learning, improvement, and self-reflection.
Collaboration
- We partner to achieve our shared goals, solve problems, and make decisions, prioritizing outcomes that are in the best interest of The Inquirer, our mission, and our customers.
- We break down silos to engage in purposeful cross-functional teamwork.
- We value and invite each other’s diverse perspectives, experiences, and ideas to fuel innovation and our transformation.
Openness
- We listen attentively, seek to understand before responding, and engage in civil debate.
- We are timely and consistent in sharing relevant information with each other.
- We build trust, connection, and respect across the company.
Empowerment
- We take personal responsibility for our goals and behavior, admit mistakes, and share our learnings with others.
- We seek and give constructive feedback to ensure all of us are growing and developing.
- We rally behind our shared mission with enthusiasm, and we support our direction and the decisions that are made.
Optimism
- We care deeply about The Inquirer’s mission and its importance to Philadelphia and the region, as well as driving our business sustainability for decades to come.
- We challenge long-held assumptions and the status quo, and we remain flexible to best serve our customers and community.
- We celebrate our wins, learn from our failures, and embrace the ongoing change and challenges required to achieve our mission.
Inclusion
- We are building a workforce that is diverse and representative of our community while creating an inclusive culture that is anti-racist and equitable.
- We work to mitigate our biases, develop our cultural competence, and practice allyship to ensure all employees, regardless of background and identity, feel valued and a sense of belonging.
- We continuously adapt to the ever-changing landscape through ongoing learning, improvement, and self-reflection.
Collaboration
- We partner to achieve our shared goals, solve problems, and make decisions, prioritizing outcomes that are in the best interest of The Inquirer, our mission, and our customers.
- We break down silos to engage in purposeful cross-functional teamwork.
- We value and invite each other’s diverse perspectives, experiences, and ideas to fuel innovation and our transformation.
Openness
- We listen attentively, seek to understand before responding, and engage in civil debate.
- We are timely and consistent in sharing relevant information with each other.
- We build trust, connection, and respect across the company.
Empowerment
- We take personal responsibility for our goals and behavior, admit mistakes, and share our learnings with others.
- We seek and give constructive feedback to ensure all of us are growing and developing.
- We rally behind our shared mission with enthusiasm, and we support our direction and the decisions that are made.
Our Ownership Structure
The Lenfest Institute is the non-profit, non-controlling owner of The Philadelphia Inquirer, which is now the largest newspaper in America operated as a public-benefit corporation. The Institute supports The Inquirer’s investments in technology and digital products to best serve its audiences and to reach new ones, and it has helped bolster The Inquirer’s investigative journalism and its community-focused news coverage. Support the Lenfest Institute’s work in local journalism by donating to The Inquirer’s High-Impact Journalism Fund.
Our Ownership Structure
The Lenfest Institute is the non-profit, non-controlling owner of The Philadelphia Inquirer, which is now the largest newspaper in America operated as a public-benefit corporation. The Institute supports The Inquirer’s investments in technology and digital products to best serve its audiences and to reach new ones, and it has helped bolster The Inquirer’s investigative journalism and its community-focused news coverage. Support the Lenfest Institute’s work in local journalism by donating to The Inquirer’s High-Impact Journalism Fund.
Our Ownership Structure
The Lenfest Institute is the non-profit, non-controlling owner of The Philadelphia Inquirer, which is now the largest newspaper in America operated as a public-benefit corporation. The Institute supports The Inquirer’s investments in technology and digital products to best serve its audiences and to reach new ones, and it has helped bolster The Inquirer’s investigative journalism and its community-focused news coverage. Support the Lenfest Institute’s work in local journalism by donating to The Inquirer’s High-Impact Journalism Fund.
Inquirer Brand Campaign
Provocative and multiplatform, The Philadelphia Inquirer’s creative brand campaign utilizes a distinctly Philly voice to reframe outdated perceptions of the city and The Inquirer, whose identities are inseparable.
Inquirer Brand Campaign
Provocative and multiplatform, The Philadelphia Inquirer’s creative brand campaign utilizes a distinctly Philly voice to reframe outdated perceptions of the city and The Inquirer, whose identities are inseparable.
Inquirer Brand Campaign
Provocative and multiplatform, The Philadelphia Inquirer’s creative brand campaign utilizes a distinctly Philly voice to reframe outdated perceptions of the city and The Inquirer, whose identities are inseparable.
