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The office of Baltimore City State s Attorney s Marilyn Mosby has filed a formal FCC complaint against local news station WBFF, requesting an investigation into the Fox News-affiliated network s broadcasting and media practices.
The office s communications director Zy Richardson wrote the complaint letter to the FCC, stating that WBFF has committed heinous acts in the name of journalism.
The letter acknowledges FCC rules that [b]roadcasters may not intentionally distort the news” and “rigging or slanting the news is [deemed] a most heinous act against the public interest.
“WBFF is committed to journalism in the public interest with its award-winning investigative unit being a key part of delivering on that commitment,” reads a statement from
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Heartland entertainment venues survive pandemic
Heartland entertainment venues survive pandemic By Noelle Williams | March 12, 2021 at 9:52 PM CST - Updated March 12 at 10:18 PM
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KFVS) - The days of enjoying a comedy show, concert or musical in person seemed long in the past. The COVID-19 relief bill can now give local entertainment venues much needed assistance. The owners hope the money will to get the party started again.
“We’re cautiously optimistic,” said Billy Robbins, the Board President of The Varsity Center of Arts, a performing Arts venue in Carbondale.
He said they’ve struggled during the pandemic, transitioning fully online and downsizing in staff.
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Sinclair Names Billy Robbins Vice President And General Manager Of WBFF In Baltimore, Maryland
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BALTIMORE, Jan. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) announced that Billy Robbins has been promoted to Vice President & General Manager of WBFF (FOX and MyNet) in Baltimore, Maryland. Mr. Robbins will also oversee Sinclair s provision of services to WNUV (CW affiliate) and report into Bill Fanshawe, Senior Vice President and Group Manager. The announcement was made by Rob Weisbord, President of Broadcast and Chief Advertising Revenue Officer. Sinclair hired Billy Robbins 17 years ago and over the course of his time with our organization he has led our Baltimore sales and operations teams in a variety of vital capacities including General Sales Manager, Director of Sales, Station Manager and now Vice President and General Manager, said Weisbord. I look forward to Billy growing our leadership