It was a move that was largely expected, but is nevertheless noteworthy. In one of her final acts as Chairwoman of the FCC, Jessica Rosenworcel — by way of the Acting Media Bureau Chief — has denied four complaints and petitions that she believes “seek to curtail freedom of the press and undermine the First Amendment.”
As such, the license for Fox Television Stations’ WTXF “FOX 29” in Philadelphia will be renewed. Three other matters involving a pair of New York TV stations and a different Philadelphia property are also impacted by the FCC’s decision.
