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Adelphia - A Family Affair
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John Rigas started the cable empire of Adelphia in the small town of Coudersport, PA in 1952. Father of three sons and one daughter, John was a small town hero to the people of Coudersport. He was known to give money to anyone who needed a hand. He hired local residents and paid them well, and hosted extravagant town Christmas parties. Over the years, Adelphia grew to over 5.7 million subscribers and reported revenues over $200 billion. Fifty years later Adelphia is the 6th largest cable company in the nation, and employs over 11,000 workers. Earlier this year, in a matter of weeks, the Rigas’ world turned upside down. They gave up control of the company and are facing both civil and criminal charges.
Adelphia’s Background
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