Editing Philadelphia Daily News (section)

== Front Pages ==

The Daily News became famous—and sometimes notorious—for its front pages. Bold headlines, provocative word choices, and impactful photographs created front pages that generated conversation and controversy. Some historic front pages became iconic, while others prompted criticism for sensationalism or poor taste.<ref name="dailynews"/>

The tabloid format enabled the paper to treat each front page as a poster, with single dominant images and headlines that demanded attention. This visual approach distinguished the Daily News from the more text-heavy Inquirer and suited the paper's working-class, attention-grabbing character. The front pages reflected Philadelphia's passionate, opinionated character.<ref name="dailynews"/>